Commercial Driver's License - Class A

Technical Certificate

School of Technical and Professional Specialties

SLCC Tech

Program Overview

The program covers basic and advanced operating practices, defensive driving, inspections, life skills and essential activities such as trip planning, map reading, hours of service, cargo handling and an employment workshop.

The Class A (No restrictions) license is intended for driving a commercial motor vehicle equipped with air brakes. Vehicles with a gross total weight rating of 26,001 pounds, requiring a towed unit of 10,001 pounds or more (i.e. tractor-trailer.).

Pre-Requisites:

Before starting the program, you must complete the following:

DOT-Approved Physical

View DOT Physical Requirements

DOT-Medical Card & Drug Screening

Order Drug Screening (date-sensitive – read instructions before proceeding)

Please review the new DOT Drug Testing requirements effective January 2018

Class A (No Restrictions) License

This license is intended for driving a commercial motor vehicle equipped with air brakes. Vehicles with a gross total weight rating of 26,001 pounds, requiring a towed unit of 10,001 pounds or more (e.g., tractor-trailer).

Learn about Class A (No restrictions) license

Registration with Complio (upload required documents and order)

Drug Screening

Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) with no DUI’s within the past two years

Complio Student User Guide

What You Will Learn

  • Successfully pass the Commercial Driver License Skills Tests, obtain a Commercial Driver License (CDL) and find employment in the trucking industry.

Estimated Cost

Total Program Cost: $2,067.95

Tuition & Fees: $1,794

Complio Registration: $18.30

DOT Physical: $87 to $154

CDL Permit: $52

MVR Screening: $9.80

Electronic Drug Screening: $41.30

Log Book: $3 to $8

Estimated total program costs include tuition, fees, lab fees, books, and required materials. Fees for third-party licensure or certification examinations are not included in the total program cost.

Additional Information

For full program details, please visit the program website.

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