Truck Driver Training
Instructor: Mr. Richard Jones
rjones@142.93.177.74
Admissions Recruiter/ Coordinator:Mr. Douglas McClellan,
dmcclellan@142.93.177.74
Phone: 814-765-3453 or Toll Free Nationwide: 888-234-8924
Start Date: Monthly start dates
Schedule: Mon-Thurs: 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Hours: 120-280
The Truck Driver Training Program is 120-280 hours, depending on class size (4.5-7 week programs). The program includes instruction in the classroom and lab, highway, city and range driving time, and observation time on the road. The student will have classroom hours, 50 hours behind the wheel time (BTW), 24 hours of road and city driving, & 26 hours of range time. The students will earn their Class A CDL license. Other endorsements are available for $5.00 each. Students will also have the option to earn the Hazardous Materials endorsement.
CLASS A PROGRAMS:
- 4.5 week -$4,500.00
- 6 week-$6,000.00
- 7 week-$7,000.00
CLASS B PROGRAMS:
- 3 week-$3,000.00(you come to class with your permit)
- 4 week-$4,000.00(fist week is classroom training)
REFRESHER COURSE (Must have Class A or B CDL to be eligible):
- 40 hour course $1,000.00 plus CDL permit of $80.00 (this permit cost is approximate depending upon the driver license renewal date)
- 40 hour course $1,000.00 plus DOT physical and drug test $120.00
- 40 hour course $1,000.00 plus HazMat background check of $75.00(optional)
Areas of Instruction
Topics Covered:
Class Schedule:
Daytime:
- Backing
- CDL Test Preparation
- Drivers Daily Log
- FMCSR (Federal Safety Regulations)
- Hazardous Materials
- Night Driving
- Defensive Driving
- Shifting
- Trip Planning
- Map Reading
- Vehicle Inspection
Start Date: Monthly start dates
Schedule: Mon-Thurs: 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Hours: 120-280
Entrance Requirements:
- Motor Vehicle Background Check
- Criminal Background Check
- DOT Physical
- DOT Pre-Employment Drug Testing
- Two-Hour Orientation Class One Week Prior to the First Day of Class