Mid Michigan Community College

About Mid Michigan Community College
Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Class A Program

MMCC's Commercial Drivers License Program combines classroom and hands-on training to prepare students for acquiring their Class-A CDL. Each student learns key functions of vehicle systems, including diesel engines, auxiliary systems, brakes, drive train coupling systems, suspension and the importance of each for safe and efficient operation.

Also students will learn about Federal and State requirements, and the need for permits. Finally, students will drive on the range, as well as on a public roadway, to practice maneuvers and operations to learn skills in those areas.

What are Qualifications for the MMCC Class A Program?

All applicants must:

• Be age 21 to drive a CMV across state lines (interstate) or 18 years of age to drive a CMV in Michigan
• Pass a pre-enrollment drug screen
• Complete and pass the DOT physical
• Pass a CDL eligibility check
• Agree to a background check
• You must be able to read and speak the English language fluently
• You must have distant visual acuity of at least 20/40 in each eye without corrective lenses or visual acuity separately corrected to 20/40 or better with corrective lenses
• You must have no established medical history or clinical diagnosis of diabetes mellitus currently requiring insulin for control
• Possess a valid Michigan driver’s license with no suspension or revocation in the last 36 months

Course Description

Classes are conducted Monday through Friday: 8 am - 4:30 pm, and are comprised as follows.

• 1 week in class
• 1 week on the range
• 1 week on the road

What Does the Class A Program Cost?

Currently the program fee is $3,900; which includes Department of Transportation physical, drug screen, TIP license, textbooks and testing fees.

No refunds will be offered once the program has started.

Is Financial Aid Available?

Those interested in obtaining a CDL Class A License should inquire at their local Michigan Works! agency regarding financial assistance. (Federal Financial Aid does not qualify for this program.)

Program costs may be significantly or completely offset through MI Works! Assistance programs. Contact your local Michigan Works! office or MID to learn more about whether you might qualify.

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  Mid Michigan Community College
  1375 S. Clare Ave
  Harrison, MI 48625
  989-539-2173

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