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Commercial Vehicle Operator Training (Class A CDL)

160 hours
Offered: Fall; Spring; Summer
Cost: $4,900 (FREE training, books, and supplies to qualified applicants)

The DMACC Transportation Institute Commercial Vehicle Operator Training course is comprised of two separate courses; an online theory course and a behind the wheel driving course. The total program is 160 hours and meets the FMCSA standards and regulations for Entry-Level Driver Training.

Online Theory Course: This online course meets FMCSA standards and requirements and is a prerequisite to the Behind the Wheel driving course. This theory course is 100% online and takes a minimum of 15 hours and a maximum of 30 days to complete. You must complete the online theory course before you can start the Behind the Wheel course.​

Behind the Wheel Course: This is a 3 week course where students will be trained primarily on automatic trucks and master CDL skills and maneuvers on our concourse as well as on the road driving. DMACC is an authorized Iowa DOT 3rd Party testing provider, so upon successful completion of the course, our students will be tested “in house” and able to obtain their CDL quickly.

Commercial Vehicle Operator

Possible Job Titles

  • Driver
  • Route Driver
  • Driver Associate
How to Apply

Questions? Contact Us!

DMACC
Workforce Training Academy
wta@dmacc.edu
515-256-4951

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