Trades/Technology COMMERCIAL TRUCK DRIVER CERTIFICATION America needs more truck drivers. A 2017 report by the American Trucking Association said that this industry needs to hire almost 900,000 more drivers to meet the rising demand. Harford Community College partners with Cecil College to offer one of the few, exclusive Commercial Truck Driver training programs in the country certified by the Professional Truck Drivers Institute (PTDI). PTDI certification means that your training meets industry-leading standards for the highest quality driver training, professionalism, and safety. You can complete your Class A license to drive the “big rigs," or complete your Class B license to drive straight trucks like box trucks, dump trucks, or cement mixers. You can also complete the passenger endorsement course if you want to drive busses. The Class A program is 300 hours, completed over eight weeks full-time, or 10 weeks of evenings and weekends. Mandatory physical/drug testing, permitting, and the actual driving tests are included in the cost of the course for Class A. The Class B can be completed in just 75 hours and 10 days. Testing is included in the cost of the course. IN ORDER TO REGISTER FOR CDL COURSES, STUDENTS MUST:
. Be at least 18 years of age. Federal regulations require interstate drivers to be at least 21 years old. . Be able to read and speak English well enough to converse, take written tests, make reports, and keep records.
. Pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical and drug screen. . Possess a valid driver’s license from your state of residence. . Pass a basic reading and math test. . Have no more than three points on your license. . Have no alcohol or drug-related vehicle violations showing on your MVA driving record. . Have no outstanding tickets or suspensions from any state. . Have the ability to learn how to shift a manual transmission vehicle. . Have reliable transportation. All students must be interviewed prior to registering. To receive your application and schedule your interview, please contact Tina Durborow, 410.287.1615, or email tdurborow@cecil.edu.
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Class A Day-Time 8/31–10/23 8 AM-5 PM (MON-FRI)
$4,625
FEE: Bainbridge Range
No class 9/4-9/7.
10/26-12/18 8 AM-5 PM (MON-FRI)
$4,625
FEE: Bainbridge Range
No class 11/24-11/27.
Class A - Evenings and Weekends 8/4– 10/11 6-10 PM (TUE, WED, THU) 8 AM-5 PM (SAT, SUN)
$4,625
FEE: Bainbridge Range
No class 9/4, 9/5.
10/6–12/20 6-10 PM (TUE, WED, THU) 8 AM-5 PM (SAT, SUN)
$4,625
FEE: Bainbridge Range
No class 11/24-11/29.
Class B Day-Time
$2,125
7/21–8/5 8 AM-5 PM (TUE-FRI) (TUE & WED 3rd WEEK ONLY)
FEE: Bainbridge Range
9/8–9/23 8 AM-5 PM (TUE-FRI) (TUE & WED 3rd WEEK ONLY)
FEE: Bainbridge Range
11/3-11/18 8 AM-5 PM (TUE-FRI) (TUE & WED 3rd WEEK ONLY)
FEE: Bainbridge Range
$2,125
REGISTRATION BEGINS ONLINE JULY 15 | 443.412.2376, OPT 1 | WWW.HARFORD.EDU/REGISTER
$2,125