CDL instructor with a group of students and a semi-truck

CDL Instructors

Mario Mendoza, Instructor

Mario Mendoza

Mario Mendoza has over 25 years of experience as a commercial truck driver. He has driven everything from dump trucks to tankers, local and over-the-road. He drove a tanker at his previous employer for 19 years where he was awarded 19 years of accident-free driving. Mario’s history of accident-free driving and extensive experience led him to be a driver-trainer at his former company. Mendoza went on to obtain his CDL Instructor’s License because he wanted to make a difference and help people gain the skills and knowledge to be a safe driver. He says, “Truck Driving is a great career for people who like to drive. It’s fun and you can make a good living while doing something you love.”

 

Manny Valdes

Manny Valdes, Instructor

Manny Valdes has over 25 years of commercial driving experience with 17 years of experience as a CDL instructor. His driving experience includes local, regional and over-the-road, including driving the ice roads through Alaska. When asked what he enjoys most about being an instructor, he says, “I enjoy helping give others the same opportunities that I had for a better job with good wages.” He hopes that students will leave here with a good foundation needed to become a safe driver so that his students can improve their standard of living. 

 

Charles Worley

Charles Worley, Instructor

Charles Worley has 20+ years of experience as a commercial truck driver performing jobs locally, regionally and over the road in 47 states. Charles is also an experienced CDL instructor who discovered his love for teaching. Charles states, “I believe getting a job in the trucking industry is one of the best ways to improve one’s financial situation. And at the College of DuPage, it’s also one of the fastest, with COD offering a 6-week program”.

Contact Information

College of DuPage Truck Driving School
301 S. Swift Road, Door 6
Addison, Illinois 60101-1495
(630) 942-2275