This 6-week course provides Class A CDL (automatic transmission) training that will prepare participants to pass the Class A CDL driving test and meets all aspects of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Regulations.
It is designed for those seeking employment as a Class A Commercial Driver.
This training includes: Basic Operation, Safe Operating Procedures, Advanced Operating Procedures, Vehicle Systems, Reporting Malfunctions, and Non Driving Activities.
Visit our website for more information on the Class A CDL Training Commercial Driver Academy.
Prerequisites before starting class:
- Class A CDL permit – to obtain your permit you must take a general knowledge, airbrake, and combination written exams, which includes questions from the Minnesota Commercial Driver’s Manual. To find a testing location, view Minnesota Driver & Vehicle office locations. After you pass all of the tests, you may apply to receive your permit. You must have a Class A CDL permit or license before you can begin driving.
- DOT physical
- Pre-employment DOT drug screen – contact your doctor or clinic to see if they provide DOT physicals or drug screens or contact Twin Cities Occupational Health & Rehabilitation in Mendota Heights and call to schedule an appointment. (Commercial Driver Academy students receive a discount).
- Clean Driving Record – You must fill out and complete the attached Vehicle Use Agreement. This form is important because it looks at your driving record to make sure you are eligible to drive state vehicles. Here is the form: Vehicle Use Agreement– an official with the Commercial Driver Academy will also need to sign it before we can submit it to the state for approval.
Other Program Considerations with the Commercial Driver Academy:
- Cost – $5,995 for Automatic, $6,995 for Manual, includes up to 160 hours of training and up to two tests via our in-house examiner. There will be a $500 charge for remedial training if a third test is required.
- Additional fees to obtain permit and license (payable at the License Exam Station), DOT physical and a PRE EMPLOYMENT drug test.
- Small class sizes (max of 4 students).
Contact Chris Hinrichs before registering at: chris.hinrichs@dctc.edu or 651-423-8238
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