About SilkLance Driving Institute
Founded by driver-trainers and safety managers, we built SilkLance to deliver clarity in a complex industry. Our curriculum is mapped to FMCSA standards and refined by real dispatch feedback.
Our story
We started in Seattle as a small road-test prep crew. Word spread among carriers who valued our pre-trip checklists and backing drills. Today, our programs cover CDL A and B, endorsements, and safety modules without inflating claims.
Mission
To raise the floor of commercial driving by teaching repeatable, safe routines and transparent decision-making—mile after mile.
What sets us apart
- Structured, checklist-driven lessons
- Instructor feedback every session
- Carrier-informed soft skills
- No fake countdowns or urgency
Leadership & instructors
Jordan Hale — Director
Former carrier safety manager. Built route planning and HOS coaching frameworks used by regional fleets.
Avery Kim — Lead Instructor
CDL A trainer with 1M+ safe miles. Specializes in backing mastery and winter operations.
Riley Morgan — Compliance Coach
Translates FMCSA regulations into driver-friendly routines for daily logs and inspections.
Casey Patel — Skills Instructor
Focus on pre-trip inspection, coupling/uncoupling, and real dock scenarios.
A transparent learning promise
We publish clear expectations for time-on-task, instructor ratio, and assessment rubrics. You always know what the next step is and how to practice it safely.