CDL Commercial Driver's Licens (CDL)

This course prepares students for a successful career in the trucking industry with a comprehensive Commercial Driver’s License operator training class. This course provides aspiring truck operators with essential knowledge and hands-on experience in truck components, maintenance practices, and the operation of advanced truck and trailer systems.

This course will provide the student with instruction and requirements needed to take the written CDL permit test (CDIP). Employability skills and basic first aid/CPR will be addressed. Instruction and requirements necessary to take the (H) hazardous materials and (T) double and triple configuration endorsement knowledge tests is included. Instruction consists of classroom and simulator. Students must be at least 18 years of age and able to provide a valid Ohio State Driver’s License with minimum two years experience, proof of U. S. Citizenship (birth certificate and Social Security card), meet minimum Department of Transportation (DOT) medical and vision standards and pass a DOT drug screen. Individuals seeking the (H) endorsement are required to undergo a security threat assessment and obtain clearance from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).

This course will provide the student with the instruction and requirements needed to take the Ohio CDL Class A driver’s license examination. Students will acquire the advanced skills needed to respond to road emergencies, hazards and malfunctions. Non-vehicle activities include log keeping, trip planning and driver’s health. Instruction will include classroom, pre-trip, behind the wheel range and street practice. Students must be at least 18 years of age and able to provide a valid Ohio State Driver’s License, meet minimum Department of Transportation (DOT) medical and vision standards, and pass 5-Panel DOT drug screen. Individuals seeking the hazardous (H) endorsement are required to undergo a security threat assessment and obtain clearance from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at their own cost.

This course is designed for Commercial Driver’s License operators seeking to enhance their skills and knowledge in advanced semi-truck systems and operational techniques. The curriculum covers a wide range of topics essential for modern trucking, including cargo handling, weight distribution, Power Take-Off operation, advanced truck systems, breakdown procedures, and understanding service estimates and invoices. Through a blend of theoretical instruction and hands-on practice, students gain the expertise needed to ensure safety, compliance, and efficiency in their trucking operations.