Commercial Driver License, Class A

OK CDL Training ETPL

Classroom instruction covers subjects such as driver licensing requirements, DOT regulations, tractor trailer components (Class A only), log books, pre-trip inspections, defensive driving, federal bridge law, air brakes, trip planning, map reading, and testing procedures. Road/Range instruction includes actual driving and observation time. Additional areas of instruction and practical experience include pre-trip inspection, road driving, basic maintenance, and backing maneuvers such as straight backing, 90-degree angle backing, blind side backing, and serpentine backing. Students also receive training on air brake systems, speed management, grades, and safe stopping techniques. Commercial Driver License, Class A. 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: 5 Hours Street Driving: Flat land driving. 30 Hours Lab/Range/Observation: Pre-Trip inspection, familiarization of the equipment, shifting, backing, coupling, speed management. 4 Hours Backing Combination Vehicle: Straight backing and angle backing. 1 Hours Proficiency: Mirrors, braking, shifting (up and down). Week 3: 10 Hours Street Driving: Flat land driving, starting on grade, extreme right turns, use of mirrors. 20 Hours Lab/Range/Observation: Pre-trip inspection, shifting, mapping, log books, parking, axle weights, bridge weights. Hours Backing Combination Vehicle: Straight line backing, serpentine backing, 45 backing. 4 Hours Proficiency: City, town, highway driving. Trailer placement, mirrors, right left turns, lane changes shifting. Week 4: 3 Hours Street Driving: Flat land and grade driving. 20 Hour Lab/Range/Observation: Pre-trip inspection, left turns, intersections, mirrors, chaining up tractor and drag chain. 6 Hours Backing Combination Vehicle: Straight backing, serpentine backing, 45 angle backing, blindside backing, and docking. 11 Hours Proficiency: Road driving, highway, intersections, and railroad crossings. Washington State requires a total of 160 hours of instruction and practical driving to take the Class A CDL test. The instruction is broken down as follows: Classroom: 40 hours, Range/Road: 120 hours.

Visit the program website Cheril Sweany Owner (509) 322-8884 okcdltraining@protonmail.com

Financial information

Total tuition

$4,250.00

Total required fees

$967.00

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?

Program details

4 Weeks

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

N/A

Credits

160

Clock Hours (Total)

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?

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.

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Program type

Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing

24%

Wholesale Trade

19%

Other Industries

16%

Construction

11%

Manufacturing

11%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program 65
Completion rate 96%
Average number of students who completed each year 22
Gender
Male 96%
Female 4%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native 7%
Asian 0%
Black or African American 0%
Hispanic 13%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0%
White 76%
Multi-racial 3%
Other 0%
Age
Under 20 9%
20 to 29 32%
30 to 39 24%
40 to 49 25%
50 and over 10%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED 15%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience 57%
Some college experience, but no degree 13%
Certificate or AA 12%
BA or higher 3%