Commercial Driver’s License – Manual Transmission


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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
  • Complete the pre-qualification survey
  • Upon survey verification, 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 along with your DOT Physical (fee $10.00–$20.00)
  • Note: Vendor pricing subject to change without notice
 Getting Started
  1. Complete the pre-qualification survey on our CDL Registration or scan the QR code. After verification, you will receive a link to complete your admission application.
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Enrollment Process
  1. Complete your application and include all necessary documents; applications missing documentation will not be accepted.
  2. Once your application and documents are verified, we will contact you to schedule your drug test.
  3. After receiving your test results, we will contact you with your class start date and email instructions to complete the ELDT-online theory requirement via Carrier’s Edge.
  4. ELDT-Online Theory: The ELDT online theory MUST be completed before your first day of class. Students who do not complete this 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

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

Location
MCC McAvoy Center

Instructor
Tom Monroe 

Tuition: 

$5,700.00

Schedule Information

Skip dates: (No class on 01/19/2026)

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s)
1/12/2026 - 2/20/2026 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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