Commercial Driver’s License – Manual Transmission


ID : 31144   

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Manual Transmission CDL Course
Train to meet Department of Transportation entry-level driver requirements and qualify for your CDL Class A license. This six-week program combines classroom instruction with hands-on driving across rural roads, city streets, highways, and interstates. Training in manual transmission trucks means you will qualify to drive both manual and automatic vehicles, giving you more job options and a stronger skill set.

Skills You Will Learn
  • Defensive driving techniques
  • Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
  • Logging and trip planning
  • Safe vehicle operation
  • Vehicle equipment and operations
  • Backing and coupling/uncoupling
  • Vehicle and pre-trip procedures
Prerequisites
Applicants are responsible for all fees related to required documentation. These costs vary by state and are not included in tuition unless specifically covered by a sponsoring agency. State and federal grants do not cover these expenses. All prerequisite requirements must be completed prior to enrollment.
  • Be at least 18 years old
  • Be proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English
  • Physical Capability: Must be physically able to perform required CDL skills
  • Schedule your DOT Physical with Alltest, our preferred provider (fee: $85.00), or another certified medical examiner (fee: unknown)
  • Study and pass the Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) test at the DMV. A photo ID and birth certificate or passport is required to test (fee: $12.00–$50.00)
  • Request and submit an Abstract Driving Record from the DMV  (fee $10.00–$20.00)
  • Note: Vendor pricing subject to change without notice
 Enrollment Process: 
  1. Complete your prerequisites, fill out your application, upload your documents, and then submit your application.
  2. Application Review: Once your application and documents are received and verified, we will contact you to schedule your drug test.
  3. Drug Testing: Upon receiving your test results, we will provide details about your class start date and instructions for beginning the online theory portion.
  4. Online Theory: Complete the online theory must be completed prior to starting class.
Important: Students who fail to complete the online theory requirement will be moved to the next available session.

More Info
For complete registration steps, CLP study guides, testing locations, and program details, please visit the CDL Registration page by clicking here CDL Registration.

To enroll, call the Continuing Education CDL Department at 563-441-4217. Class size is limited, and enrollment is first-come, first-served. If your preferred start date is full, you will be placed in the next available class.

Tuition is subject to change by the EICCD Board of Trustees.
 
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Class Details

30 Session(s)
Weekly - Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri

Location
MCC McAvoy Center

Instructor
Tom Monroe 

Tuition: 

$5,700.00

Schedule Information

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s)
5/17/2027 - 6/25/2027 Weekly - Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 08:00 AM - 04:30 PM Muscatine, MCC McAvoy Center  Map, Room: Classroom 111 Tom Monroe 

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