Our 80-hour Class B (Straight Truck) course is designed for students who prefer to drive a straight truck. Like our Class A program, this training combines classroom instruction, lab work, and behind-the-wheel experience to meet all Class B requirements. The course includes 40 hours of classroom instruction, 10 hours of lab, range, and observation, 14 hours of driving, 8 hours of backing maneuvers, and 8 hours of additional behind-the-wheel proficiency training. Upon completion, students will be scheduled for the CDL Road Skills Test. Commercial Driver License, Class B. The following instruction will be provided to each student, and all hours are to be logged in the student driver's logbook. Week 1: 40 Hours Classroom Instruction: Orientation, introduction, general knowledge, safety, FMCSR, MCSAP, vehicle control systems, Washington State Commercial Driver Handbook, Pre-trip Inspections, trip planning, map reading, etc., using instructional materials as appropriate. Truckers against trafficking. Week 2: 14 Hours Street Driving: Flat land driving, Street driving, starting on grade, extreme right turns, use of mirrors. 10 Hours Lab/Range/Observation: Pre-Trip inspection, familiarization of the equipment, shifting, backing, speed management, axle weights, bridge weights. 8 Hours Backing Combination Vehicle: Straight backing, offset, alley dock backing. Blindside backing, and docking. 8 Hours Proficiency: Mirrors, braking, shifting (up and down). Road driving, highway, intersections, and railroad crossings. Washington State requires a total of 80 hours of instruction and practical driving to take the Class B CDL test. The instruction is broken down as follows: Classroom: 40 hours. Range/Road: 40 hours.
Financial information
Total tuition
$3,750.00
Total required fees
$925.00
Books and supplies
$150.00
Locations
OMAK
Instructional methods
In-person Primary Location, In-Person Variable Sites
Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?
No
Additional details
Award name
Certificate of Completion
Education Prerequisites
None
Prerequisite courses and other requirements
To be eligible for enrollment in the CDL training program, candidates must complete an enrollment application, have a high school diploma or GED or pass an admissions examination designed to evaluate their ability to complete CDL training, be at least 18 years of age, and be able to read and speak the English language. They must possess a valid driver’s license for their state of residence and a valid Social Security card. Candidates must also demonstrate the physical ability to perform tasks required for employment as a commercial and/or school bus driver, pass a DOT physical examination, and pass a drug screening for commercial drivers.
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
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
Program type
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor
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Construction
42%
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Other Industries
33%
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Wholesale Trade
25%
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Enrollment
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Number of students completing the program
18
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Average number of students who completed each year
6
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Gender
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Race
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American Indian or Alaska Native
6%
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Black or African American
0%
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
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Age
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Prior education
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No high school diploma/GED
6%
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High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
50%
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Some college experience, but no degree
11%
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