Historic — Spring 2026 Opening
Atlanta, Georgia

The First
Black Owned

CDL School in the City of Atlanta
Thomas Dudley II | Ralo Davis | Clinton Skinner — Atlanta CDL & Driving School

This is not just a driving school. This is infrastructure. This is generational wealth. This is Atlanta deciding to own the road — literally. Seats are limited. The waitlist is open now.

Ralo
✦
Thomas Dudley
✦
Clinton Skinner
Secure My Spot — $500 Go Priority — $1,000
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$65K+Avg CDL Driver Annual Salary
#1Black-Owned CDL School in Atlanta
Spring2026 Opening — Limited Seats
100%Deposit Applied to Tuition
Opening Spring 2026 — Waitlist seats are filling fast. Your deposit holds your place in history.
Why This Matters

Atlanta Owns
Everything Else.
Now We Own the Road.

The trucking industry moves over $800 billion in freight every year. CDL-certified drivers are among the highest-paid workers in America without a degree. Owner-operators build real, lasting wealth. And until now, Atlanta had not had a single Black-owned school to train them.

Atlanta CDL Driving School changes that. Founded by rapper and entrepreneur Ralo, industry veteran Thomas Dudley, and marketing strategist Clinton Skinner — this is a school built by the community, for the community. Your deposit holds your seat. Your CDL builds your future.

$65K–$95K
Average annual earnings for CDL-certified drivers — before you go owner-operator
100K+
Unfilled CDL positions in the U.S. right now — the demand is real and growing
$800B+
Annual trucking industry revenue — it's time Atlanta owned a piece of that

"Getting my CDL isn't just a personal milestone — it's proof that this school is real, this opportunity is real, and Atlanta is ready. I'm doing it with you, not just for you."

— Ralo, Co-Founder, Atlanta CDL Driving School
Secure Your Seat

Two Ways
To Get In

Both options apply your full deposit toward tuition when registration opens. Choose the level that's right for you. Class sizes are limited. Seats fill in the order deposits are received.

Waitlist Seat
$500
One-Time Deposit — Applied 100% to Your Tuition
Standard Waitlist
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    Secure your place on the waitlist before registration opens to the general public
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    Full $500 applied to your tuition — this is not a fee, it's the first payment toward your education
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    Early enrollment access — waitlist members register before anyone outside the list
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    Official founding member status — you're part of Atlanta CDL history from day one
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    Exclusive pre-opening updates — school progress, schedule announcements, and insider information direct to your inbox
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    Transferable deposit — can't make the opening cohort? Transfer your spot and deposit to someone you know
The $500 deposit is non-refundable. It applies in full toward your tuition balance at registration. You are not paying a fee — you are locking in your commitment and your seat ahead of the public.
Join the Waitlist — $500
Best Value
$1,000
Priority Deposit — Applied 100% to Your Tuition
Priority Seating — First In Line
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    Guaranteed first access to the opening cohort — priority students choose their class schedule before anyone else
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    Full $1,000 applied to your tuition — the most you put in now, the less you owe when class starts
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    VIP orientation experience — meet the founders, see the facility, and get every question answered before your first day
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    Dedicated enrollment support — a direct line to school staff for your paperwork, scheduling, and pre-class questions
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    Founding Student recognition — your name in the school's permanent record as a member of the inaugural class
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    Exclusive founder content — behind-the-scenes school build updates direct from Ralo, Thomas, and Clinton before they go public
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    Transferable priority status — your spot and your full deposit transfer if your plans change
The $1,000 priority deposit applies in full toward tuition. It is fully transferable. If you need to cancel, $500 is refundable — the remaining $500 is non-refundable. Priority seats are the most limited and fill first.
Go Priority — $1,000
Every dollar of your deposit goes toward your tuition. You are not paying a fee — you are making a down payment on your future.
Both options are transferable if your situation changes. Questions? Reach us at atlantacdldrivingschool@gmail.com
The Team Behind It

Built by People
Who Look Like You

Ralo
Co-Founder — The Heart of the School

Atlanta's own. Entrepreneur, artist, and community figure who is pursuing his own CDL alongside the school's first students. Ralo isn't just opening a school — he's sitting in the same seats, taking the same tests, and building the same future as every student who enrolls. That's not a marketing angle. That's the point.

Thomas Dudley
Co-Founder — The Industry Expert

A trucking industry veteran with deep expertise in CDL training programs, DOT compliance, curriculum development, and school operations. Thomas built the operational foundation of Atlanta CDL Driving School to give every student the highest possible chance of passing, earning, and owning.

Clinton Skinner
Co-Founder — The Business Architect

Founder of Scale House Marketing and a 15-year entrepreneur who has helped over 80 influencers and business owners build scalable, profitable companies. Clinton brings the systems, the strategy, and the long-term vision to turn Atlanta CDL Driving School into a movement that reaches beyond the classroom.

For Entrepreneurs
Want to Do What Ralo Did?

Open Your Own
CDL School

Ralo didn't just get his CDL — he built a school. You can do the same thing in your city. Thomas Dudley, the architect behind Atlanta CDL Driving School, now teaches other entrepreneurs exactly how to open, license, and run a profitable CDL training school from the ground up.

01
Take the Course
Thomas Dudley's step-by-step training on how to open and operate a profitable CDL school — from state licensing and DOT compliance to equipment, curriculum, and your first class of students.
02
Join the Community
Connect with a growing network of CDL school founders and operators across the country. Get real answers, share real wins, and build alongside people on the exact same path.
03
Start Your Own CDL School Business
Done-with-you support to get your school licensed, equipped, and open — with Thomas Dudley's direct expertise in your corner every step of the way.
CDLSchoolStartup.com Learn From Thomas Dudley →

"The trucking industry is one of the last places in America where you can build real wealth without a degree and without someone giving you permission. A CDL school puts you on the owner side of that equation — in your city, on your terms."

— Thomas Dudley, Industry Veteran & CDL School Co-Founder
Thomas Dudley II  |  CDL School Business Blueprint
CDL School Business Blueprint — How to Start a Successful CDL School in 30 Days
How to Start a Successful CDL School in 30 Days — The complete blueprint by Thomas Dudley II. Same system behind Atlanta CDL Driving School.
Spring 2026 — Atlanta, Georgia

Your Seat Is
Waiting for You

Join the waitlist today. Your deposit applies 100% to tuition.
Atlanta's first Black-owned CDL school opens Spring 2026 — and seats are going fast.

Secure My Spot — $500 Go Priority — $1,000