The college offers a 16 week tractor-trailer, competency based, nights and weekends, driver training program that focuses on both classroom work and in-the-vehicle training time. When trainees have mastered driver competencies and earned their CDL's, they begin working in the industry, often having lined-up a job before finishing the course.

Training topics include trip planning, maintaining daily logs, handling cargo, cargo documentation, employer relations, and public relations. The course covers written and practical tests. For those who may need extra help in reading or test taking, tutoring time can be arranged with the on-campus Learning Center.

Students who successfully complete the CDL-A training earn a certificate of course completion and receive assistance in job-seeking skills and job placement. Even though the course is non-credit, participants are graded on attendance, understanding regulations, keeping logbooks, pre-trip inspection, range skills, and road skills.

Requirements

Application and Registration

To apply, prospective applicants should submit a certified copy of their Motor Vehicle Record for the previous five years from the NH Department of Motor Vehicles. Upon approval, applicants should submit a completed registration form for the Department of Transportation (DOT) physical exam and standard DOT pre-employment drug test and pay the $350 non-refundable deposit. The College will then set up the DOT physical and drug screen for the applicant at a health clinic.

After a registrant's driver's record, physical exam and drug screening have been approved by the program director, only $3850 will be due to the college. The college will accept vouchers from funding agencies as well as checks and credit card payments from individual trainees or from their corporate sponsors. Deferred payment plans can be arranged through the College's business office.

Costs

Dates

CDL A Upgrade

CDL Refresher