6-Week Basic Driver Training - CDL A
Our longer CDL A Truck Driving Course is designed for individuals looking to make a professional career as a commercial driver. This instructor led classroom and hands-on course offers preparation for obtaining your Commercial Learners Permit (CLP) and includes pre-trip and extensive vehicle systems, safety, and road skills testing.
This course is training to meet the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations for new entry-level drivers getting their commercial driver license, CDL A. It extensively guides students through basic operation, safe operating practices, advanced operating practices, vehicle systems reporting malfunctions, non-driving activities, trip planning, and hours of service.
Students take the road skills exam with the same equipment used throughout the course.
Also included in this course is training in:
(Certificate is received for each)
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First Aid/CPR/AED
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DOT Regulations (49 CFR 172.704)
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Forklift
Each successful student receives a CDL A with double/triple trailer, tank vehicle, and hazardous material endorsements, along with certificate of attainment.
Prerequisites: Age 18 (intrastate license only), Age 21 (interstate license), social security card, DOT Medical Examiners Certificate, DOT drug test, a drivers license for a minimum 1 year, and meet driver record eligibility requirements.
To successfully complete this program and earn a certificate of attainment; individuals must meet all of the Entry-Level Driver Training requirements which includes an overall minimum score of 80% on theory assessments and demonstrate proficiency in the hands-on commercial driver behind-the-wheel training and pass final road skills exam.
This 6-wk Basic Driver CDL A course is recognized by the Alaska Commission on Post Secondary Education (ACPE) for the Alaska Supplemental Education Loan.
You can contact ACPE directly at http://acpe.alaska.gov or 800-441-2962.
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This is not a FAFSA program. Skip that portion of the application process.
Additional information for funding can be found on our page financial aid .