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 -- Class A CDL
The Class A CDL or the CDL-A, is required for any type of vehicle with a Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) of 26,001 pounds or more provided that the the towed vehicle/trailer weighs more than 10,000 pounds. The most common Class A vehicle are as follows:
- Tractor trailers, AKA semitrucks or 18-wheelers
- Truck and trailer combinations
- Double and triple trailers
- Flatbeds
- Tanker trucks
- Livestock carriers
- Flatbeds
Please note: The following chart is dynamic may take a few moments to fully display. If you have trouble, please contact one of us below.
Upcoming Training Information -- Class B CDL
The Class B CDL or the CDL-B, is required for any type of vehicle with a Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) of 26,001 pounds or more provided that the the towed vehicle/trailer weighs 10,000 pounds or less. The most common Class B vehicle are as follows:
- Straight trucks
- Box trucks
- Dump trucks
- City and transit buses
- Schoolbuses
- Boom trucks
- Garbage trucks
- Limosines
Please note: The following chart is dynamic may take a few moments to fully display. If you have trouble, please contact one of us below.
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.
