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The Commercial Driving License (CDL) Certificate Program is an intensive, one-quarter program designed to prepare students with the knowledge and skills necessary to qualify for an apprenticeship, transport heavy loads, and operate equipment utilized in the field. This comprehensive program combines classroom instruction, hands-on training, and real-world experience to prepare students for the challenges and responsibilities of operating commercial motor vehicles safely, efficiently, and professionally.
Students enrolled in this program will learn the fundamentals of commercial driving regulations, vehicle operation, safety protocols, and customer service principles. Through a combination of classroom lectures, driving simulations, and behind-the-wheel training with experienced instructors, students will develop the essential competencies required to obtain a CDL and pursue employment opportunities in various sectors of the transportation industry, including long-haul trucking, local delivery services, and specialized freight operations.
Upon completion of the program, graduates will be eligible to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and operate any piece of equipment that requires Class A or B driver’s license, or pursue entry-level positions as professional truck drivers with trucking companies, freight carriers, logistics firms, and other transportation providers.
The following information is meant for students entering the stand-alone CDL program at CPTC. This information applies only to the stand-alone CDL, not the CDL option that is part of the Lineworker and Arboriculture program. This is intended to provide general funding options and is subject to change depending on funding availability and individual student eligibility.
The stand-alone CDL program IS ELIGIBLE for the following funding options, depending on funding availability and individual student eligibility:
Provide a certified five-year driving abstract from DOL. No DUI, negligent driving, reckless driving, or hit-and-run violations within the past five years, with no more than three moving violations within the past 36 months
Complete a DOT physical examination (Form MCSA-5876) from a certified medical examiner
Pass a DOT drug screening at an approved testing facility Note: Drug test results are valid for 30 days and may take up to two weeks to process. Request that results be sent directly to Clover Park Technical College. Enrollment will not be finalized until results are received.
Provide proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful residency. Students will obtain their Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) after the first week of class. Required documents to obtain the CLP include a birth certificate or valid U.S. passport and proof of U.S. residency or work authorization. Important Notes: Students under 21 are restricted to intrastate (Washington only) driving Federal law prohibits marijuana use by CDL holders regardless of state law. A positive drug test will prevent enrollment until DOT SAP requirements are met
Is this program approved to train veterans?
Yes
Program languages
English
Certification/license obtained as part of training program
Upon completion of the program, graduates will be eligible to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and operate any piece of equipment that requires Class A or B driver’s license, or pursue entry-level positions as professional truck drivers with trucking companies, freight carriers, logistics firms, and other transportation providers.
Certification/license test preparation provided
N/A
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.
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.
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