Add-on Acquisition • Education

CL Driving School Acquires Sonoran Desert Institute

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

Acquisition Context

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.

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M&A Deal Summary
Date	July 23, 2025
Target	Sonoran Desert Institute
Sector	Education
Buyer(s)	CL Driving School
Deal Type	Add-on Acquisition

Target Company

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.

Deal Context for Buyer	#
Overall	1 of 1
Sector: Education	1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition	1 of 1
State: Arizona	1 of 1
Country: United States	1 of 1
Year: 2025	1 of 1

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