BRTC's Commercial Driver Class A Driver Training program offers two options, totaling 200 clock hours:
- 5-week weekday schedule
- 10-week weekend schedule.
This course is structured to prepare students for careers as professional heavy truck drivers. Training includes both classroom instruction and practical driving experience on-site.
Students in the program spend the first 40 hours in the classroom preparing for the Commercial Learner’s Permit Exam. After earning a permit, students spend the next 4 weeks focusing on vehicle inspection, preventative maintenance, and hands-on defensive driving. They will have range practice, behind-the-wheel driving time, and one trip to Newport to test in the same vehicle used during the training program.
Students are required to demonstrate proficiency in shifting, backing up, and city and highway driving as required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration rules and regulations.
College Credit
BRTC has enabled students who take the Workforce Training CDL class to translate their program into college credit. To do so, contact a staff member below and they will help you.
Cost
If you want to receive college credit for this program, please see BRTC's Tuition and Fees.
Degree Plans
Certificate of Proficiency in Commercial Driver Training (CDL)
Upcoming Training Information
Gainful Employment Disclosure Information
As of July 1, 2020, The Secretary of the Department of Education amends the regulations on institutional eligibility under the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA), and the Student Assistance General Provisions to rescind the Department’s gainful employment regulations. https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2019-13703/p-3
In accordance with these regulations, on the Consumer and Mandated Information page you will find links to the disclosures for each of the certificate programs at Black River Technical College which are covered by these regulations.
