Pima Community College

Pima is committed to providing convenient, affordable, and accessible high quality education with the power to transform the lives of our students, and improve our community.

Courses Offered

The Truck Driver Class A Vehicle Driver Program trains students to be a driver trainee or co-driver. Learn the basics of truck driving including vehicle operation, commercial driver's license requirements, and driving maneuvers. Classes include driving time. Admission to the Truck Driver Training Program is required before enrolling in these courses.

Basic Vehicle Operations- Class A Commercial Driver's License: 5 credits

Basic Vehicle Operations- Class A Commercial Driver's License: 3.5 credits

Class Schedule

Most classes are Monday through Thursday, 8am-4:30pm. There are a couple of sections that are Monday through Thursday, 5:30pm-9:30pm.

Tuition and Fees

In-state resident tuition: $82.50 per credit hour.

All other students will be charged a different rate, depending on student status and credits taken.

For total tuition information, check PCC's cost page

Financial Aid

The Truck Driver Training Program does not offer financial aid.

Veterans Benefits

As a veteran, survivor or dependent, you may be eligible for educational benefits to further your goals. All College programs are approved for enrollment of veterans, survivors and dependents under Title 38 USC and selected reservists under Title 10 USC.

Veterans' Education Benefits

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  Pima Community College
  4905 E. Broadway Blvd.
  Tucson, AZ 85709
  520-206-2744

Find CDL Training Through Paid CDL Training Programs

Did you know there are also paid CDL training programs available? These are truck driving schools which are owned and operated by trucking companies. They're also known as company-sponsored CDL training programs. These programs can often turn out to be free CDL training! Check out that link to learn more.

Independent truck driving schools and company-sponsored schools are both worthy of consideration and are covered thoroughly in our truck driver's career guide.