M&A Deal Summary

CL Driving School Acquires Sonoran Desert Institute

On July 23, 2025, CL Driving School acquired education company Sonoran Desert Institute

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is CL Driving School’s 1st transaction in the Education sector.
  • This is CL Driving School’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is CL Driving School’s 1st transaction in Arizona.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2025-07-23
Target Sonoran Desert Institute
Sector Education
Buyer(s) CL Driving School
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Sonoran Desert Institute

Tempe, Arizona, United States
Sonoran Desert Institute is an online college that helps students learn the skills and techniques needed to be successful in the firearms technology and uncrewed technology industries. Sonoran Desert Institute was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Tempe, Arizona.

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Buyer

CL Driving School

Indian Trail, North Carolina, United States

Category Company
Sector Education
DESCRIPTION

CL Driving School helps individuals launch successful careers in truck driving through fast, flexible, and affordable CDL training. With campuses in both Indian Trail and Charlotte, the school offers a comprehensive 160-hour program that prepares students with classroom instruction, field training, and on-the-road experience. CL Driving School is based in Indian Trail, North Carolina.


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Overall 1 of 1
Sector: Education M&A 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 1 of 1
State: Arizona M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2025 M&A 1 of 1