Commercial Driver's License – Class A
Commercial Driver's License
Start Dates
8x per year
Credits/Program Length
6 Credit Hours
Estimated Cost
$1,499.75
(subject to change without notice)Mode/Campus
Financial Aid
Yes
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
- 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.
Contact Us
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Tuition & Financial Aid
TOTAL ESTIMATED COST
TOTAL PROGRAM COST: $1,499.75
TUITION: $1,194.00
CDL LEARNER'S PERMIT: $40.00
DOT PHYSICAL: $40.00 - $50.00
DRIVING RECORD (MVR): $6.00
DRUG SCREENING: $35.00 (must be completed at the SLTC approved collection site)
BOOKS/SUPPLIES: $174.75
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.
Financial Aid
Most SLTech programs qualify for scholarships, and many are eligible for grants and other educational benefits.
Required Courses
TECD 1100
Commercial Driver's License - Class A
Credit Hours: 6
Semester: All
Spring 2026 ACademic calendar
| Session | Dates | A.M. Classes | P.M. Classes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | January 5, 2026 - February 13, 2026 |
Monday - Friday 7:30 AM - 1:30 PM |
Monday - Thursday: 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM Saturday: 7:30 AM - 1:30 PM |
| Session 2 | February 9, 2026 - March 20, 2026 |
Monday - Friday 7:30 AM - 1:30 PM |
Monday - Thursday: 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM Saturday: 7:30 AM - 1:30 PM |
| Session 3 | March 16, 2026 - April 24, 2026 |
Monday - Friday 7:30 AM - 1:30 PM |
Monday - Thursday: 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM Saturday: 7:30 AM - 1:30 PM |
| Session 4 | April 20, 2026 - May 29, 2026 |
Monday - Friday 7:30 AM - 1:30 PM |
Monday - Thursday: 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM Saturday: 7:30 AM - 1:30 PM |
Important Dates
Registration Status: Open
Tuition Due: Day 7 of Class
Last Day to Add: 3 days after class starts
Last Day to Drop (Full Refund): 6 days after class starts
Last Day to Withdraw (No Refund): 18 days after class starts
HOW TO APPLY
STEP 1: Submit SLCC Application
Complete your admissions application.
Once you receive your student number (S#), meet with an Advisor.
STEP 2: Meet with an Advisor
Schedule an appointment (in-person, phone, or video call):
801-957-4978 Schedule OnlineProgram costs, schedules, and requirements are subject to change. Salt Lake Community College and Salt Lake Technical College are equal opportunity institutions and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, protected veteran status, or other protected status in admissions, educational programs, or employment.