The Commercial Driver’s License course is based on the new Department of Transportation entry-level driver training requirements. It includes six weeks of classroom and driving instruction in rural, urban, highway, and interstate settings. Students are familiarized with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, vehicle equipment and operations, logging, trip planning, mapping, and other requirements and expectations of commercial drivers. Defensive driving techniques and safe operations of the vehicle are thoroughly covered and students are prepared to take the state performance exams for a CDL A license. Students selecting the Manual Transmissions class will qualify for additional career opportunities that are restricted to individuals with manual transmission certification. CDL testing will occur on-site. Students must earn a Certified Learner’s Permit, pass a drug/alcohol screen, and acquire a DOT medical card in order to enroll in the course.
Prerequisites: 18 years of age at enrollment, must be able to read, write, and speak English. Must be able to perform the required skills physically. Before registering students must have submitted a copy of their State Drivers License, DOT Physical, (CLP) -Commerical Learner's Permit (CLP), Abstract Driving Record (both of these must be obtained from the DMV), Once these documents have been verified by EICC someone will call you to let you know to schedule your drug test.