Registration Deadline Is September 13 for CDL Class A Training

Jefferson Community College (JCC) and The CDL School is offering a 5-week CDL Class A training again in Lowville at the Lewis County JCC Education Center. Training runs Monday through Friday, September 23, 2024 to October 18, 2024, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Upon successful completion, students will be eligible to take the Department of Transportation (DOT) CDL Class A license exam. Deadline to register is September 13, 2024. Individuals must be a minimum of 21 years of age to enroll. 

CDL A training prepares students to be qualified to drive both an automatic and manual tractor trailer without any restrictions such as a dump truck, straight truck, or snowplow to name a few. This training is for individuals seeking to qualify for the Class A CDL Skills test. 

The curriculum of CDL A training prepares students to meet Theory and Behind The Wheel Vehicle training per the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) requirements. The curriculum is 192 hours in length and consists of three parts. The first part is 80 hours of classroom, lab, and Learning Management System (LMS) instruction. Completion of this part leads to the ELDT Theory certification and Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP). The second part is 110 hours of Behind the Wheel (BTW) vehicle instruction to prepare the student for FMCSA Range and Public Road ELDT proficiency requirements for the Class A CDL skills test (road test). The final portion of the program is allotted for 2 hours to complete the state Skills Test (road test). Preparation and scheduling for the CDL Skills test on a manual transmission vehicle is included. 

Tuition is $9,495. Funding may be available for qualified applicants. Participants must complete the DOT physical as a prerequisite for admission and a drug test must be taken upon passing the CDL A permit, prior to behind the wheel vehicle training. The cost of the license upgrade from Class D to Class A is not included.

To request an application and for more information, call The CDL School at (315) 679-2237.

CDL Class A 
Location: Lewis County Jefferson Community College Education Center
Date: September 23 – October 18, 2024 
Day/time: Monday through Friday / 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tuition: $9,495 
Funding may be available for qualified applicants.

About Jefferson Community College 
Established on November 7, 1961, Jefferson Community College was the area’s first institution of higher education. Supervised by the State University of New York (SUNY), Jefferson offers 50+ associate degrees, certificates and microcredentials for career preparation or transfer; local access to bachelor’s and advanced degrees through partner institutions; lifelong learning through workshops and seminars; business and industry training; and provides community-based research and a forum for the productive discussion of ideas and issues of significance to the community through the Center for Community Studies. Jefferson is accredited by the Middle States Association and currently serves approximately 2,500 students, including a significant number of service members and their families. 

About The CDL School
The CDL School is a full-service truck driving school operating under three trusted national brands: The CDL School, Troops Into Transportation, and the United States Truck Driving School. Their CDL training programs include Troops Into Transportation, ELDT training, and CDL Class A and B training. The curriculum is designed around the pillars of comprehension, demonstration, observation, and repetition to ensure your success.