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The Upgrade Class B to Class A program is designed for drivers who currently hold a valid Washington State Class B Commercial Driver's License and wish to advance to a Class A CDL. This program builds upon existing driving knowledge and focuses on combination vehicle operations, advanced backing skills, air brake systems, and federal safety regulations. Students receive a blend of classroom theory, range, and on-road training using Class A commercial vehicles. Upon completion, graduates are prepared to test for and obtain the Washington State Class A CDL
Must possess a valid Washington State Class B CDL.
Must be at least 18 years of age (21 for interstate driving).
Must hold a current DOT medical certificate and pass a drug screen.
Must provide a 5- to 10-year driving abstract.
Must complete school registration and pay required tuition and fees prior to training.
Is this program approved to train veterans?
No
Program languages
English
Certification/license obtained as part of training program
N/A
Certification/license test preparation provided
Students are prepared for all required Washington State DOL Class A CDL exams, including:
Combination Vehicles
Pre-Trip Inspection
Backing and Road Skills
Employment performance results
Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.
Top industries for graduates
Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.
Careers for graduates
Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.
Statewide earnings and employment trends for related jobs
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