Students in the program spend the first 40 hours in the classroom preparing for the Commercial Learner’s Permit Exam. After earning a permit, students spend the next four weeks focusing on vehicle inspection, preventative maintenance, and hands-on defensive driving. They will have range practice, behind-the-wheel driving time, and one trip to Newport to test in the same vehicle used during the training program.
Students are required to demonstrate proficiency in shifting, backing up, and city and highway driving as required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration rules and regulations.
New classes form every 5 weeks. Call 870-913-9601 to register!
Workforce Training Cost
$3,500
- Additional training time after the program has concluded may incur an additional fee, to be determined.
- If needed, additional testing fees will be $125 each.
College Credit Cost
If you want to receive college credit for this program, please see BRTC's Tuition and Fees.
College Credit Degree Plans
Certificate of Proficiency in Commercial Driver Training (CDL)
Gainful Employment Disclosure Information
As of July 1, 2020, The Secretary of the Department of Education amends the regulations on institutional eligibility under the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA), and the Student Assistance General Provisions to rescind the Department’s gainful employment regulations. https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2019-13703/p-3
In accordance with these regulations, on the Consumer and Mandated Information page you will find links to the disclosures for each of the certificate programs at Black River Technical College which are covered by these regulations.
