Class B Bus CDL

Commercial Driver School - Lakewood ETPL
It is the mission and purpose of Commercial Driver School to provide the highest quality of training to individuals seeking employment as bus drivers. CDS will provide the professional instruction necessary for our students to become familiar with the specific procedures and vehicle operation required by the industry. The skills they will develop and the techniques learned are essential to becoming competent, productive, and safe bus drivers. Upon conclusion, participants receive a Certificate of Completion. After passing the skills test, the student is eligible to present the CDL Road Skills Test Slip to the Department of Licensing so that the P1 (and S-School Bus if appropriate) Endorsement(s) can be added to their commercial driver's license. Participants must demonstrate competent vehicle operation including proper pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections.

Financial information

Total tuition

$4,907.00

Total required fees

$662.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Commercial Driver School - Lakewood

Instructional methods

In-person Primary Location

Program details

3 Weeks

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

N/A

Credits

110

Clock Hours (Total)

Additional details

Award name

Certificate of Completion

Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses

No

Other prerequisites

Possess a current CDL Class 'A' or Class 'B'. Possess a current medical card. Pass the Airbrakes and Passenger written tests at DOL. Pass the School Bus written test at DOL (if appropriate). Obtain the CDL Road Skills Test Slip from DOL.

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

Class B CDL with P1S

Certification/license test preparation provided

General Knowledge, Air Brakes, Passenger, School Bus, CDL Road Skills Test

Employment performance results

Program type

Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor

Completion rate

75%

Employment rate

88%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$32.77

Typical (median) annual earnings

$60,825.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor

Transportation and Warehousing

35%

Education

24%

Other Industries

23%

Healthcare and Social Services

18%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
24
Completion rate
75%
Average number of students who completed each year
8
Gender
Male
69%
Female
31%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
3%
Asian
3%
Black or African American
7%
Hispanic
17%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
62%
Multi-racial
3%
Other
3%
Age
Under 20
0%
20 to 29
6%
30 to 39
47%
40 to 49
22%
50 and over
25%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
3%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
35%
Some college experience, but no degree
16%
Certificate or AA
26%
BA or higher
19%