CDL Entry Level Driver Training
Get behind the wheel and gain hands-on Commercial Truck Driving experience!
Want to be a Commercial truck driver? The industry is wide open! According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median pay for a truck driver is $48,500 per year. At Bates, you can earn your certificate of training and Class A or B CDL with all endorsements in just one quarter. Students train in three axle tractors Class A CDL ( 10-speed and 13-speed Manual transmissions also 10 speed Auto Shifts, (28-53 foot trailers) Class B CDL Box Trucks 6 Speed Manual or Auto Shift Transmissions, Students begin on a commercial truck simulator (Class A) and then progress to behind-the-wheel driving. Students learn logbooks, receive Atlas training, and complete weight distribution, Truck terms and Workbook exercises and backing exercises. Earn your Class A, B, CDL and get a job driving local (intrastate) or cross-country (interstate) Hazmat classes also offered
Contact Information:
Brandon Held, Career Advisor
253-680-7410
South Campus
7:30AM - 4:00PM
Get the skills you need for the career you want.
More about the program:
Students prepare for entry-level employment as commercial truck drivers with the goal of a Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with all endorsements. Training takes place in classrooms, on Bates’ truck driving range, and on the road, using a variety of equipment.
Note:
- Through an Opportunity Grant, special tuition and book funding is available to assist low-income adult students entering this program. Contact our Workforce Education Services office for additional information.
- Five Week Certificate of Training
- Class size: 6 per cohort. Two cohort starts per quarter. See class schedule for class dates and times.
- Enrollment point: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
- This certificate offers primarily face-to-face instruction with some online, hybrid, and web-enhanced courses.
- Commercial truck driving boasts four Class B box trucks and the only closed course CDL driving range in WA state.
- Students are responsible for taking care of, DOL fees including driving record, medical cert., permit fees, and skills test at the DOL.
- Full time CDL training program with very high pass rate.
Degrees & Certificates:
- Cert. Training: Commercial Truck Driving Class A
- Cert. Training: Commercial Truck Driving Class B
- CIP: 49.0205 EPC: 715
Program Lengths:
- Certificate of Training: 1 quarter
Faculty and Other Contact Information:
Note: Information is accurate as of its original posting date. The college reserves the right to edit, change, or update information as needed throughout the year. Up-to-date information is available in Student Services.
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Commercial Truck Driving Class A Certificate of Training (21 Credits)
Description:- One quarter Certificate of Training
- Maximum class size: 10
- Student to teacher ratio: 10:1
- Enrollment point: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
- This certificate offers primarily face-to-face instruction with some online, hybrid, and web-enhanced courses. See course descriptions for details.
- Commercial truck driving boasts 11 class A trucks, 14 trailers, 3 class B box trucks, advanced truck simulator, the only closed course CDL driving range in WA state.
- Students are responsible for purchasing gloves and a hammer. DOL fees including driving record, Medical cert., Permit fees, skill test, and CDL issuance.
- Full time CDL training program with very high pass rate. No night time program offered at this time.
Commercial Truck Driving Class A Certificate of Training (21 Credits)
Course Code Course Title Course Credits TRUCK201 CDL Testing Introduction 1 TRUCK202 CDL Simulator 1 TRUCK203 Atlas, Logs, Hours of Service 1 TRUCK204 Hazardous Materials Safety Training 2 TRUCK205 Yard Operations 3 TRUCK206 Pre-Trip Training 3 TRUCK207 Range Driving 3 TRUCK208 Backing Exercises 3 TRUCK209 Road Driving 2 TRUCK210 Proficiency and CDL Testing 2 -
Commercial Truck Driving Class B Certificate of Training (8 Credits)
Description:- Five Week Certificate of Training
- Class size: Six students per cohort. Two cohort starts per quarter. See class schedule for class dates and times.
- Enrollment point: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
- This certificate offers primarily face-to-face instruction with some online, hybrid, and web-enhanced courses.
- Commercial truck driving boasts four Class B box trucks and the only closed course CDL driving range in WA state.
- Students are responsible for taking care of Department of Licensing (DOL) fees including driving record, medical certificate, permit fees, and skills test at the DOL.
- Full time CDL training program with very high pass rate.
Commercial Truck Driving Class B Certificate of Training (8 Credits)
Course Code Course Title Course Credits TRUCK120 Commercial Truck Driving - Class B 8
Prerequisites – Applicants must:
- Passed their three learners permit tests already at the DoL (General Knowledge, Air Brakes, Combination Vehicles);
- Possess a valid Washington State driver’s license;
- Have a driving record with no DUI, negligent, reckless, or hit-and-run infractions within the past five years;
- Have no more than three moving violations in the past 36 months (a state vehicle operating requirement);
- Must be able to pass the Federal Department of Transportation physical exam and drug screen;
- Not have a felony within the past five years;
- Be a minimum of 18 years of age to enroll in local commercial driving;
- Be a minimum of 21 years of age to enroll in long-haul commercial driving;
- Have their DoL driver’s record print-out;
- Have their DoT Medical Certificate.
The CDL Entry Level Driver Training program is not eligible for financial aid. If you do not wish to self-pay, please contact our financial aid office to explore the eligibility criteria of alternative financial assistance sources.
Student tuition:
- Approximately $3,488.30
Fees:
- DOT medical certificate: approximately $125
- Commercial Learners Permit (CLP), taken at DOL: $80
- DOL driving record: $13
- National Median Salary: $45,260
- National Potential Annual Job Openings: 209,200
This information is based on data from O*Net, captured on June 2021.
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