Cuyahoga Community College

About Cuyahoga Community College
Class A CDL Truck Driver Training

Licensed by the Ohio Department of Public Safety as a CDL Driver Training School, Tri-C Transportation Center says it is unique in offering small class sizes, allowing them to give more attention to each student during training. The program comprises 160 hours of classroom and hands-on training and testing -- providing instruction in driver safety, transporting cargo safety, air brakes, combination vehicles, tank vehicles, and hazardous materials. Training includes pre-trip vehicle inspection, vehicle control, and on-road driving (required for skills testing). The program also introduces students to the new CSA methodology for scoring carriers and drivers, where any safety violations are organized into the seven BASICs.

What are the Cuyahoga Community College Program Admission Requirements?

• You must be at least 18 years of age
• You must possess a valid Ohio Driver’s license
• You must have a high school diploma or GED or
• Score at Level 3 on 3 required ACT WorkKeys Assessment Tests
• You must pass a DOT Physical/Drug Screen

What Training is Included in the Program?

• 40 Hours classroom instruction
• 10 Hours CDL permit testing preparation
• 40 Hours minimum actual behind the wheel that is a combination of skills training (maneuverability) and road training
• 70 Hours of combined time spent observing skills, working on the Pre-Trip Inspection that is required to pass the State CDL test, plus the actual CDL State Test itself

What Does the Class A CDL Truck Driver Training Program Cost?

Cost of the CDL-A Program is $5,495.00, and the Class B is $4,200 and includes:

• CDL Learners Permit
• DOT Physical and Drug Screen
• Classroom materials
• CDL Test
• CDL License upon passing State testing

Optional training is available for Passenger Endorsement and School bus at an additional fee.

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  Cuyahoga Community College
  23555 Euclid Avenue
  Euclid, OH 44117
  216-987-3226

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