Program Includes
Five weeks (200 hours) of instruction
Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm- 80 hours of classroom instruction
- 120 hours of behind the wheel instruction
- Training on automatic and manual transmission operation
- Textbooks and course materials
- Licensing costs
- DOT Physical
- DOT drug screening
CDL A Training 2023 - 2024 Schedule
*Schedule Subject to change based on Registration
Classes Monday through Friday
Weeks 1 and 2 classroom:
8 am to 4:30 pm at the Academy: 1931 Stella Lake Dr. 89106
Weeks 3, 4 & 5 Drive Skills:
8 am to 4:30 pm at the Drive Range: 4241 W Reno Ave 89118
11/27/23—12/08/23 Class at the Academy
12/11/23—12/29/23 Drive at Range (Christmas)
01/02/24—01/12/24 Class at the Academy
01/15/24—02/02/24 Drive at Range
02/5/24—02/16/24 Class at the Academy
02/16/24—03/08/24 Drive at Range
03/11/24-3/22/24 Class at the Academy
03/25/24-4/12/24 Drive Range
04/15/24-4/26/24 Class at the Academy
04/29/24-5/17/24 Drive Range
05/20/24-5/31/24 Class at the Academy
06/3/24-6/21/24 Drive Range
06/24/24-7 /5/24 Class at the Academy
07/08/24-7/26/24 Drive Range
7/29/24-8/9/24 Class at the Academy
8/12/24-8/30/24 Drive Range
9/3/24-9/13/24 Class at the Academy
9/16/24-10/4/24 Drive Range
10/7 /24-10/18/24 Class at the Academy
10/24/24-11/8/24 Drive Range
11/11/24-11/22/24 Class at the Academy
11/25/24-12/13/24 Driving Range
ABOUT OUR CDL-A PROGRAM
This introductory course will give students a basic understanding of commercial driving and prepare individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to drive trucks, buses, delivery vehicles, and other for-hire vehicles and commercial vehicles. The course will cover basic principles, scientific principles and applications of safety.
Training Highlights
- operating gas, diesel and electrically-powered vehicles
- loading and unloading cargo or passengers
- reporting delays or accidents on the road
- verifying load against shipping papers
- record keeping
Prerequisites and eligibility
- Must be 21 years of age
- Possess a valid driver's license
- Must pass a DOT physical exam
- Submit a five (5) year DMV driving record
- Present a Social Security card
- No disqualifying legal history
- High school diploma or equivalent recommended
- If high school diploma is not available, students must complete an entrance exam (CASAS) (Work Keys) in addition to Academy entrance protocol
CDL/Truck Driver tuition
$6,550 (All-inclusive)
*Tuition assistance is available for those who qualify.