Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification, Government license, Employment, Measurable skills gain
Method of Delivery
In Person
When offered
Daytime Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
The CDL training program will consist of 160 hours of classroom, range and behind the wheel (BTW) activities. Fifty-four hours will be spent in the classroom, fifty-five hours will be spent on the range and twenty-one hours will be spent observing BTW operations. Each student will have at least 30 hours of BTW, with at least 3 hours being during the hours of darkness.
The classroom, range and behind the wheel instruction will include:
Instruction in the laws and regulations pertaining to the interstate and intrastate commercial motor vehicle operation.
Both classroom and range training will be conducted on the proper completion of pre-trip and post-trip vehicle and equipment inspections.
Range instruction will include training in the coupling and uncoupling of combination units.
Range training will cover the aspects of placing a commercial motor vehicle in operation.
The proper use of different motor vehicle controls and emergency equipment.
Operation of the commercial motor vehicle in the inner city, farm to market roads, interstate highways and will include the skills in passing, turning, backing and parking the commercial motor vehicle.
Extensive training will be given in the skills of braking and slowing the vehicle by means other than the application of the service brakes.
Extensive training will be conducted in the proper completion of the driver’s daily log book.
Instruction will also be given in accident prevention, personal health and fitness, and in public relations.
This class will teach you everything you need to know to gain your CDL license. CDL drivers are among the most in-demand workers in our market currently and there are many career opportunities available after acquiring your license with a number of employers locally and nationwide.
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
5
Hours
160
Entrance Requirements
None
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Training Location(s)
3567 Highway 367 S, Searcy, Arkansas
Local WIB
5020 - North Central
Name of Credential
Class A CDL License / Certificate of Completion
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
WIOA Grants / AR Rehab GrantsÂ
Refund Policy
Prorate up to 50% course completion, none after
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
In-State/District Tuition
$6,235.00 Tuition for Class A CDL School
Other Fees
$265.00 Drug test, physical, and fuel fee
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$6,235.00 Tuition for Class A CDL School
Total In-State Program Cost
$6,500.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$6,500.00
