We are no longer enrolling for the Class A CDL Preparatory program. Please click here for a list of all available programs.
Class A CDL Preparatory
Heavy truck and tractor-trailer drivers with a commercial driver’s license (CDL) transport goods from one location to another. Driver schedules can vary widely depending on the type of route they travel. Drivers can travel local routes that can be completed within a day, or they can be assigned to longer trips that span several states and require several days on the road. Commercial drivers are required to adhere to state and federal safety regulations, and perform a variety of functions aside from driving. Drivers are responsible for securing cargo for transport, inspecting their vehicles before and after a trip, identifying and reporting mechanical problems, and maintaining a log of their hours.
Most commercial drivers work for transport companies, but some may own or lease their own tractor-trailers and work for themselves.
PROGRAM DETAILS
5
Weeks Program Length
- Program offered: Daytime Classes
At Dawn, you will gain valuable tools and training including:
Introduction to CDL Theory
This course begins by preparing students for the written portion of the CDL test, which is required to obtain a CDL Learner’s Permit. A CDL Learner’s Permit is necessary for the on-road portion of the program. In addition, students will cover material required of new drivers under the FMCSA’s Entry Level Driver Training Standards. This material must be completed for the student to be scheduled for the pre-trip, skills, and road portions of the CDL test.
CDL Skills and Road Test Preparation
This course covers the hands-on practice of commercial truck driving. Students complete inspections and practice backing, parking, and driving skills. Students complete skills both on the range and out on the road, including night driving. Students prepare for the pre-trip, skills, and driving portions of the Commercial Driver’s License exam.
We are no longer enrolling for the Class A CDL Preparatory program. Please click here for a list of all available programs.
Additional Information
Graduates of Dawn’s Class A CDL Preparatory Program are eligible to apply to take:
Commercial Driver’s License Test (CDL)
Dawn Career Institute is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). The Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) is a recognized accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation is the student’s best assurance that a school meets national standards of educational performance. Accreditation has become the most authoritative and reliable index of a school’s concern for integrity toward its students. When you attend an ACCSC-accredited institution, you are attending a school that has undergone a rigorous process that evaluates educational quality.
Program Costs*
$5,253.38 for tuition and fees
*The amounts shown above include costs for the entire program, assuming normal time to completion.
Note that this information is subject to change.
