Your Road to a Better Future Starts Here.
From your first commercial driving lesson to specialized school bus and passenger training, California Bus & Truck School helps prepare you for a rewarding career in transportation.
Professional CDL, School Bus, Passenger Endorsement & Air Brake Training in California.
Our Mission
“At California Bus & Truck School, we believe opportunity should never be limited by background or financial circumstances. We empower individuals through professional commercial driver training, helping create the next generation of skilled drivers who will keep America moving.”
Our Training Programs
Five focused programs covering trucks, buses, student transportation, air brakes, and passenger service.
Tractor-trailers, combination vehiclesTractor-trailers and combination vehicles
Prepare to operate qualifying tractor-trailers and other Class A combination vehicles, with focused instruction in vehicle inspections, safety, basic vehicle control, backing maneuvers, and on-road driving skills.
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Buses, box trucks, dump trucks, straight trucksBuses, straight trucks, and single vehicles
Training for qualifying commercial buses, straight trucks, and other Class B vehicles, with an emphasis on safety, vehicle control, inspections, and professional driving skills.
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School pupil activity busesSafely transporting students on activity trips
Specialized training for drivers seeking to transport students on school-related activity trips. Learn California SPAB certification requirements, student transportation responsibilities, safety procedures, and applicable CHP requirements.
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Air brake–equipped trucks and busesSystem fundamentals, inspection, and operation
Learn air brake system fundamentals, inspections, operation, and safety procedures, and prepare for the applicable DMV knowledge and skills testing requirements so you can avoid an air brake restriction on your CDL.
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Buses, motorcoaches, shuttles (16+ passengers incl. driver)Buses, motorcoaches, and shuttles
Prepare qualified commercial drivers for the passenger endorsement process, including passenger safety, loading and unloading, vehicle inspections, emergency procedures, and passenger transportation regulations.
Program detailsCompare programs side by side, or talk with an instructor about your goals and current license.
Enrollment, eligibility, instruction, testing, and licensing outcomes are subject to applicable California DMV, CHP, and federal FMCSA requirements, including Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) rules. Completing training does not guarantee licensure, certification, or employment.
Why Choose Us
Our curriculum focuses on practical knowledge, safety, professional responsibility, and the everyday demands of commercial transportation.
Led by a founder who operates in commercial and passenger transportation every day.
Training built around what professional drivers actually do on the job.
Inspections, defensive driving, and safe habits are the foundation of every program.
Class A, Class B, SPAB, air brakes, and passenger endorsement training in one place.
We help you understand where your credentials can take you.
Patient instruction for first-time drivers and experienced operators alike.
Expanding access to transportation careers for people from every background.
Professionalism, responsibility, and communication skills employers value.
Community Impact
We are committed to expanding access to commercial driver education for individuals facing financial, educational, or employment barriers — so more Californians can build stable, independent careers.
Career Opportunities
“A commercial driver's license is more than a license. It's an opportunity to change your life, support your family, and build a better future.”
— Bobby Puri, Founder
Meet Our FounderTalk with our team about the training program that fits your goals.