SAGE Truck Driving Schools

E-Removal 12

Denver
Denver, CO
Certificate · On Campus
E-Removal 12
SAGE is approved and regulated by the Colorado Department of Higher Education, Division of Private Occupational Schools.
Behind-the-wheel only training (no classroom) on the range and the road at SAGE Denver, Denver, CO.
Total charges are $1,600, including tuition, DOT Drug screen and Motor Vehicle Record.
This program is completed in three 4-hour drive sessions on the range and the road.
No application fee is charged to apply to SAGE Truck Driving Schools.
Financing and tuition assistance are available to those who qualify.

E-Removal 12 is a Certificate program offered by SAGE Truck Driving Schools in Denver, CO. The program takes Three 4-hour drive sessions to complete, with a total cost, including fees, of $1,600.

Program Overview

This twelve-hour E-Restriction Removal training program is designed for individuals who hold a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with an E-restriction and requires additional instructional time to develop proficiency operating a manual transmission commercial motor vehicle. The course provides expanded classroom instruction, structured hands-on laboratory activities, and extended behind-the-wheel range and road practice. Emphasis is placed on manual transmission theory, clutch control, shifting techniques, RPM management, vehicle control, and safe operation in both controlled and on-road environments. Upon completion, participants are prepared to demonstrate the required skills during a CDL skills test conducted in a manual transmission vehicle. With personalized coaching and progressive skill development, drivers emerge fully prepared to demonstrate manual transmission proficiency and upgrade their CDL qualifications.

This program is completed in three (3) four (4) hour drive sessions on both the range and the road.

Note: Specialized Training is not available for VA qualified applicants.

What sets this Program apart

SAGE Truck Driving Schools have provided professional truck driver training since 1989.

  • Fast, Affordable Training: Get on the road with your CDL in a few months—not years.
  • Behind-the-Wheel Training: Hands-on practical instruction.
  • Dedicated, Experienced Instructors: Our instructors have years of real-world experience.
  • Job Placement Assistance: We help you find a job in your field. (SAGE does not promise or guarantee employment to any student or graduate.)

Our training model is built on in-depth classroom instruction and real-world driving experience because we believe the best way to learn is behind the wheel. SAGE students don’t just train to pass a test — they train to become safe, confident, and job-ready professional drivers.

Admission Requirements and Process

All programs are offered without regard to gender, race, color, national origin, veteran status or handicap. The Admission requirements are based largely upon trucking industry requirements and a desire to learn about and pursue a career in the trucking industry. To be admitted, students must: be at least 18 years old (21 if intending to drive interstate); possess a valid state driver's license; have a motor vehicle driving record free from current serious offenses; be willing to submit to a drug test; be able to pass a United States Department of Transportation physical exam & drug screen; and be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language sufficient to be employed in the trucking industry (read traffic signs, converse with public, respond to official inquiries and complete required written documents).

General Requirements

  • Minimum Age
    Students must be at least 18 years old (21 if intending to drive interstate).
  • Valid Driver's License
    Students must possess a valid state driver's license.
  • Driving Record
    Students must have a motor vehicle driving record free from current serious offenses.
  • Drug Testing
    Students must be willing to submit to a drug test.
  • DOT Physical Exam and Drug Screen
    Students must be able to pass a United States Department of Transportation physical exam & drug screen.
  • English Language
    Students must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language sufficient to be employed in the trucking industry (read traffic signs, converse with public,…

Application Process

  1. 1
    Speak to an Enrollment Specialist
    Your SAGE enrollment specialist will explain training programs and graduation requirements, as well as provide information about the professional trucking industry, job placement assistance and statistics, the costs of training, available financing, and more.
  2. 2
    Interview for Admission
    A school staff member will interview applicants for admission through a personal interview or a telephone interview for those who cannot visit the school in person. Applicants are encouraged to visit in person.
  3. 3
    Submit an Application
    Once you’ve decided that SAGE is right for you, submit your application online. SAGE will review it and contact you. Applicants are also required to complete a Training Application and provide a copy of their driver's license.
  4. 4
    Complete the Enrollment Checklist
    Enrollment checklist: Completed Training Application; Current Motor Vehicle Record (MVR); DOT Physical and DOT Drug Screen; Driver’s License; Appropriate Payment (or Funding); Enrollment Agreement and Other Documents.
  5. 5
    Enroll at SAGE
    Applicants will be required to arrange for payment and complete an Enrollment Agreement with the School. If you are accepted for admission to a SAGE school, you are ready to enroll in your chosen course(s).

Program Schedule

This program is completed in three (3) four (4) hour drive sessions on both the range and the road.

During the driving portion of the program, the schedule is very similar to the schedule a professional driver may follow, and lessons can be scheduled according to availability of equipment and instructors.

Sage campuses offer year-round enrollment with classes starting approximately every two weeks. Classes are held every day except holidays, or in the event of emergencies or unavoidable circumstances such as severe weather. Please consult the School for a current list of program start dates. The School offers start dates every 2 weeks. The School is closed for these holidays: New Years’ day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

Campus hours. Monday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Tuesday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Wednesday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Thursday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Friday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information

Cost and Financial Aid Information is an estimate for general reference only. It is not an offer or guarantee of financial aid or of any price, and what a School charges you may differ.
Total Program Cost
≈ $1,600

Total charges. $1,600 for the program. Includes Tuition, DOT Drug screen and Motor Vehicle Record. Student is responsible for paying license and permit fees directly to state or state agency.

Other fees.

  • CDL Retest: $275
  • CDL License (Paid to State): $17.08 (± Pricing does not include any additional endorsements or other state fees.)
  • CDL Permit (Paid to State): $18.52
  • HazMat Background Check (paid to TSA): $86.50
  • Third Party CDL Test Only (CDLT): $275

Payment. All tuition charges are due on or before the first day of classes. Special arrangements may be made for those applicants who have difficulty meeting this schedule by submitting a request to the Director of the School. SAGE is committed to assisting students who can benefit from further education but do not have sufficient financial resources to meet all of the costs associated with going to School. Financial assistance and financing alternatives through third party lenders are available to qualified persons. Students requesting such assistance should contact the School for information.

Financing. SAGE offers in-house financing through Institutional Retail Installment Contracts. These school-based financing agreements provide an alternative to traditional loans and are managed directly at the training location. Availability varies by campus. Students may also explore private student loan options through banks, credit unions, or online lenders; SAGE does not endorse or partner with any specific lender.

Tuition assistance. Options include Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funding, state and local grants, Vocational Rehabilitation programs, veterans funding at approved locations, trucking company tuition reimbursement and non-profit foundation funding. Availability and eligibility for these options can vary by location and individual circumstances.

Veterans. Note: Specialized Training is not available for VA qualified applicants.

The School’s programs are approved by the federal Bureau of Indian Affairs, state offices of Vocational Rehabilitation, state Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), and for Veterans Training.

Career Outcomes

With personalized coaching and progressive skill development, drivers emerge fully prepared to demonstrate manual transmission proficiency and upgrade their CDL qualifications.

Placement assistance. SAGE offers job placement assistance services to all students. SAGE has an excellent history of successfully placing graduates with many local and national employers. The School assists students in planning, developing, and obtaining a position in the trucking industry. Students are assisted in establishing credentials, writing a resume, developing interviewing skills, and making contact with employers. Students are required to truthfully disclose all relevant information in response to applications for training and employment. Although the School maintains lists and is in contact with prospective employers, SAGE CANNOT GUARANTEE ANY STUDENT A CDL, A SPECIFIC WAGE OR RATE OF PAY, OR EMPLOYMENT IN A JOB AS A RESULT OF TRAINING OR PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE. It is important to note that actual driver income is based on many factors outside the School’s control, including carrier rates and policies, economic conditions, driver safety, health and judgment, regulatory requirements, traffic and weather, among others. Data regarding the School’s completion rates, typical graduation rates and industry job placement rates are available from the School Director for the previous 12-month period for which the data was reported.

What to expect as a SAGE Truck Driving Schools student

Behind-the-Wheel Training. SAGE’s hands-on, behind-the-wheel training gives students real-world experience operating a commercial vehicle. Training takes place on a driving range and on the road, where students practice shifting, turning, backing, and maneuvering techniques. One-on-one, on-the-road instruction ensures that each student gets the attention and seat time needed to build confidence and readiness for the CDL skills test. (One-on-one, on the road training varies by location.)

Class size. The class size typically will not exceed fourteen (14) students. SAGE believes that personal and individual private instruction is critical for behind the wheel driving lessons. The ratio of student to instructor may be up to 4:1 on the driving range and is 1:1 over-the-road (unless otherwise required by law). For STB40 it may be up to 2:1 on the driving range and 1:1 on the road. For Specialized Training short courses (Behind-the-Wheel-BTW) the ratio is 1:1.

Campus Address

Denver
510 E 51st Avenue
Suite 206
Denver, CO 80216

Why Accreditation Is Important

SAGE Truck Driving Schools is licensed or approved by a state agency in each state where it operates, for example the Florida Commission for Independent Education, the Texas Workforce Commission and the Colorado Division of Private Occupational Schools. It does not state an institutional accreditation, and its Utah catalog says it is not accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Curriculum

Format. A twelve-hour E-Restriction Removal program completed in three four-hour drive sessions on both the range and the road.

What is covered. Designed for CDL holders with an E-restriction who need additional instructional time to develop proficiency operating a manual transmission commercial motor vehicle, the course provides expanded classroom instruction, structured hands-on laboratory activities, and extended behind-the-wheel range and road practice. Emphasis is placed on manual transmission theory, clutch control, shifting techniques, RPM management, vehicle control, and safe operation in controlled and on-road environments. Upon completion, participants are prepared to demonstrate the required skills during a CDL skills test conducted in a manual transmission vehicle.

Images

SAGE Truck Driving Schools students beside a SAGE CDL training trailer

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply to SAGE Truck Driving Schools?
Our SAGE support team is here to guide you through a simple and straightforward admissions process. Interested students are encouraged to visit a local campus to meet with an enrollment specialist and learn more about our CDL training programs. From touring the truck yard to reviewing financial assistance options, our team is dedicated to making the admissions experience as seamless and stress-free as possible.
Does SAGE Truck Driving Schools charge an application fee?
No. There is no application fee to apply to SAGE Truck Driving Schools, and submitting an application does not obligate you to enroll or commit to any tuition costs.
Can I visit a SAGE Truck Driving Schools location near me?
Yes! You’re welcome to visit any of our SAGE locations during business hours. Stop by to meet with an enrollment specialist, ask questions, tour the truck yard (if available), and learn more about our training programs. Our doors are open—taking that first step could lead to a successful career in trucking.
Who can I talk to for more information about SAGE Truck Driving Schools?
Our support team is here for you, whether you're a prospective student, current student, or graduate. If you have questions about our programs, admissions, financial assistance, or locations, we’re happy to help. You can fill out our Request for More Information form, call us at 602-813-0343, or visit a SAGE location near you. We’re committed to providing the guidance and support you need as you take the next step toward CDL training.
What Tuition Assistance Options Are Available at SAGE?
SAGE offers multiple avenues to help students finance their CDL training. These include: • Workforce Training Funding: Programs like the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) provide funding for eligible individuals. • State and Local Grants: Various grants are available depending on your state or locality. • Scholarships: Opportunities such as the Howes Scholarship offer $1,000 towards tuition at select SAGE schools. • Vocational Rehabilitation Programs: Assistance for those transitioning careers due to injury or disability. • Veterans Funding: Utilize benefits like the GI Bill for training. • Trucking Company Tuition Reimbursement: Some employers offer to cover training costs. • Non-Profit Foundation Funding: Financial aid from various organizations. *It's important to note that availability and eligibility for these options can vary by location and individual circumstances.
Does SAGE Offer Financing for CDL Training?
Yes, SAGE provides financing options to assist students in covering the costs of their Class A CDL training. Financing terms and availability can differ based on the specific SAGE location. Interested individuals are encouraged to contact their nearest SAGE school to discuss available financing plans.
Are Scholarships Available for SAGE Students?
Yes, scholarships are available to help students cover the cost of their CDL training. Please contact your local SAGE Truck Driving School to discuss the options available to eligible students.
How many hours for CDL training?
The total hours required for Commercial Vehicle Operator course can vary depending on the program and the individual's pace of learning. Typically, a complete Commercial Driver's License education program at institutions like SAGE may range from a few weeks to a few months. The hours are divided between classroom instruction, where students learn the theoretical aspects of driving with hands-on driving experience. On average, you might expect the coaching to encompass anywhere from 150 to 160 hours, combining both the classroom and practical driving components. This comprehensive approach ensures that students are well prepared for both the license exam and their future roles as professional drivers.
What does Commercial Driver's License training consist of?
Commercial Driver's License education is a comprehensive program that includes several key components: • Classroom Learning: This covers the theoretical aspects of driving, including traffic laws, safety regulations, and basic vehicle maintenance. Understanding these principles is crucial for safe and responsible driving. • Practical Driving Experience: Hands-on training in operating a commercial vehicle is a significant part of the Commercial Vehicle Operator course. This includes learning how to maneuver the truck, understanding its controls, and practicing driving in various conditions. • Safety Training: Emphasis on safety procedures and compliance with transportation laws is a critical element of the coaching. • Examination Preparation: Teaching also involves preparing students for the license exam, which includes both written and practical driving tests.
How long does it take for CDL training?
The duration of Commercial Vehicle Operator course can vary based on the training school and the type of license being pursued. For instance, the course is designed to be thorough yet efficient, allowing students to complete their program in a timely manner. Typically, Commercial Driver's License education can take anywhere from a few weeks to several months. Full-time coaching programs might be completed in about 4 to 8 weeks, while part-time programs can take longer. The key is to provide ample time for both theoretical learning and practical, hands-on experience behind the wheel.

Other Programs at Denver

SAGE Truck Driving Schools in Denver, CO also offers these 10 programs at 510 E 51st Avenue, Suite 206, Denver, CO 80216.

Ready to get started?
Request information about E-Removal 12 at Denver.
E-Removal 12