Our Promise
At The CDL Coach LLC, we are committed to treating you with the respect you deserve. We understand that embarking on a new journey to become a professional truck driver requires hard work, dedication, and perseverance. That’s why we provide the tools, resources, and support you need to succeed—and enjoy the process along the way. We will remain responsive to your evolving needs throughout your training and hold both ourselves and you accountable for reaching your goals. Simply put, we treat you like family because that’s exactly how we see you.
Stanley M. Smith
Founder & Owner
The CDL Coach
Dedicated. Experienced. Passionate.
Stanley M. Smith is the Founder, Owner, and President of The CDL Coach LLC. His career in driving began in the United States Marine Corps, where he trained as both a motor transport operator and mechanic. After leaving the USMC in 1995, Stanley gained extensive experience in various roles, including Class A CDL driver, CMV driver trainer for the nation’s largest safety and compliance company, CDL instructor at a state technical college in Atlanta, GA, and Manager of Field Investigations for a major Class I railroad.
Before establishing The CDL Coach, Stanley worked as a transportation manager for the largest home improvement retailer in the U.S.
Stanley holds an Associate degree in Criminal Justice, a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health, and a Master’s degree in Public Safety Leadership with a focus on Emergency Management.
Our Purpose
Throughout his extensive career in driver management and training, Stanley recognized a significant need for reliable, thorough, and ongoing driver training programs tailored to specific needs and aimed at improving the overall safety of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs). While numerous factors can influence CMV safety, Stanley discovered that many of these issues stem from—and can often be mitigated—behind the wheel, with the driver. This insight led to the founding of The CDL Coach, with a dedicated focus on addressing this critical factor.