FVCC’s Commercial Drivers License program prepares students to take the driving exams for the Montana Class “A” CDL license and the Montana Class “B” CDL with passenger and school bus endorsements.
FVCC offers five courses in commercial driver’s license training. Courses involve electronic simulator and real behind-the-wheel driving experience, as well as classroom lecture. Students gain knowledge about federal and state regulations, safety procedures, hazardous materials, bill of lading, trip report procedures, loading and securing, and air brake systems.
FVCC offers two routes to earning a CDL to drive a truck: CommericialTruck Driver - A 4-week basic CDL course; and Professional Truck Driver - an 8-week CDL course including all of the endorsements. In addition, there is a Commercial Bus Driver Class B CDL course offered.
Prerequisites to apply:
At least two weeks before the class:
Flathead Valley Community College
777 Grandview Drive
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 756-4862
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Independent truck driving schools and company-sponsored schools are both worthy of consideration and are covered thoroughly in our truck driver's career guide.
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