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To enroll in the Class A CDL upgrade program (from Class B), the following requirements must be met:
Possession of a valid Class B CDL issued by Washington State or any other U.S. state.
Current DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate (Medical Card) in compliance with FMCSA regulations.
Valid Washington State Driver's License (or out-of-state equivalent).
Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) or Driver’s Abstract issued within the past 30 days showing a clean and eligible driving history.
Social Security Number (used for ELDT registry compliance).
Proof of U.S. Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Residency (such as birth certificate, passport, green card).
Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) Registry enrollment – student must be eligible for registration through the FMCSA Training Provider Registry (TPR).
Ability to read, speak, and understand English well enough to converse with the general public, understand traffic signs/signals, respond to official inquiries, and make entries on reports and records as required by 49 CFR §391.11(b)(2).
No additional theory prerequisites are required beyond the above, as this program assumes the student has previously completed Class B-level theory and range instruction. However, all Class A-level theory, range, and behind-the-wheel requirements will be met during this upgrade course, including:
Combination Vehicle Training
Coupling/Uncoupling Procedures
Advanced Pre-Trip Inspection
Range Skills & Backing Maneuvers
Public Road Operation
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
This training program includes:
ELDT (Entry-Level Driver Training) Theory modules required by FMCSA for Class A
Behind-the-Wheel Range training and skill development
Behind-the-Wheel Public Road driving practice on streets and highways
Preparation for the following tests:
Class A CDL Knowledge Test
Air Brakes Endorsement Test
Combination Vehicles Test
Pre-Trip Inspection
Basic Vehicle Control Skills
Road Test with a Washington State CDL Examiner
All instruction follows the FMCSA curriculum standards and prepares the student to take the official Washington State CDL Skills Exam for Class A licensing.
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.
Statewide earnings and employment trends for related jobs
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.
Gender
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.
Race
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.
Age
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.
Prior education
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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