Commercial Driver's License

Big Bend Community College ETPL
Classes cover professional topics and prepare students for entry-level job opportunities. Classes include defensive driving techniques, brake adjustment, equipment inspection, hazardous material transportation, DOT log books, trip planning, and other job related topics. CDL Class A allows the Class A holder to drive any and all commercial vehicles as long as he/she has the endorsement for that type of vehicle (air brake endorsement, combination vehicle, tanker, doubles and triples, and hazard materials). The Certificate of Accomplishment Commercial Driver's License trains the student for all, except passenger and school bus. Regular attendance and punctuality are critical for successful completion. There will be 80 hours of classroom instruction and 160 hours of driving instruction experience.

Financial information

Total tuition

$2,169.03

Total required fees

$3,559.64

Books and supplies

$100.00

Locations

Moses Lake, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?

Yes

Program details

5 Weeks

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

17

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

Certificate of Accomplishment

Education Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

Permit, DOT physical

Is this program approved to train veterans?

Yes

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

Commercial Drivers License Class A

Certification/license test preparation provided

Employment performance results

Program type

Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor

Completion rate

91%

Employment rate

84%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$27.33

Typical (median) annual earnings

$63,584.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor

Transportation and Warehousing

31%

Construction

15%

Wholesale Trade

14%

Other Industries

13%

Manufacturing

8%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
101
Completion rate
91%
Average number of students who completed each year
34
Gender
Male
93%
Female
7%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
2%
Asian
4%
Black or African American
0%
Hispanic
52%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
41%
Multi-racial
1%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
6%
20 to 29
43%
30 to 39
28%
40 to 49
7%
50 and over
15%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
8%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
78%
Some college experience, but no degree
10%
Certificate or AA
3%
BA or higher
0%