Carroll Community College

Extensive coursework

Caroll Community College, in partnership with Hagerstown Community College (HCC), offers a CDL-A license in 280 coursework hours, and a CDL-B Hospitality license in 65 hours. CDL-B Hospitality completers will earn two additional certifications - Brake Adjustment Certification and Certified Guest Service Professional (GSP Gold).

Admission and Tuition

The cost of training for the CDL-A is $3,642, and the CDL-B Hospitality is $1,758, not including any required textbooks and related materials, applicable licensing fees, background check fees, testing fees or prerequisite courses.

For information on obtaining a Learner's Permit, call the MVA).For assistance with tuition, the school accepts Veterans GI Bill benefits, federal education tax benefits including the American Opportunity Credit and Lifetime Learning Credit, and a deferred payment plan. For help navigating deferred payment plan enrollment, visit the website or call 800.609.8056.

To register, you must present:

• Valid Maryland Driver's License
• Current copy of your MVA driving record
• DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate
• Current Maryland CDL Learner's Permit with a CDL-A or CDL-B Hospitality endorsement
• Pass a drug screening.

Endorsements

• CDL-A: Air Brakes, Combinations, and General Knowledge
• CDL-B Hospitality: Air Brakes, General Knowledge, and Passenger

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  Carroll Community College
  1601 Washington Road
  Westminster, MD 21157
  410-386-8000

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