Lake Superior College Truck Driving
Lake Superior College’s Truck Driving program is a customized series of courses that meet Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) requirements. Lake Superior College currently offers the following trainings:
ELDT Theory: Online training course required by the FMCSA to obtain your CDL.
Class A Training: considered the “universal” CDL, providing the opportunities for driving several different types of commercial trucks and tractor trailers weighing over 10,000 pounds.
Class B Training: provides opportunities for driving several different types of commercial trucks and tractor trailers weighing under 10,000 pounds.
HazMat Endorsement Training: Online training required by the FMCSA to obtain your HazMat Endorsement.
ELDT CDL Theory & Knowledge Training
Learn More About Theory Only & Register100% Online, 4 weeks at your own pace thru our online classroom. This course meets the FMCSA mandated requirement for “Theory and Knowledge Training” for Class B and A CDL.
CDL Class A Behind the Wheel Range & Road Training
Learn More About Class A Behind the Wheel TrainingIncludes 12 days total of proficiency based in-person behind the wheel skills training in a manual truck + 1 day for one trip to the DMV to take your CDL exam. Training days and times: Monday – Friday 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM. (Prerequisites: Completion of the Theory Course, CDL permit, DOT med card, driving record check, and drug/alcohol screening is required prior to any behind the wheel training.)
CDL Class B Behind the Wheel Range & Road Training
Learn More About Class B Behind the Wheel TrainingIncludes 5 days total of in person, proficiency based, behind the wheel skills training in an automatic truck and 1 day to complete one trip to the DMV to take your CDL exam. Training days and times: Monday – Friday 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM (Prerequisites: Completion of the Theory Course, CDL permit, DOT med card, driving record check, and drug/alcohol screening is required prior to any behind the wheel training.)
HazMat Endorsement Training
Learn More about HazMat Endorsement Training & Register100% Online, 4 weeks at your own pace thru our online classroom. This training satisfies the requirement if you need a hazardous materials (H) endorsement on your CDL or CLP and want to take the test at your DMV. This training meets US DOT, TSA, PHMSA, and FMCSA curriculum standards for HazMat entry-level driver training, and is listed on the FMCSA’s Training Provider Registry (TPR).
Loans, Grants and Financing
While our program is not financial aid eligible, there may be payment/financing options available to you from private sources.
“Truck driving is a challenging job. It’s physical and mental work. My teachers and training at LSC have prepared me for the road.”
-Vernon Keola
Alum, Truck Driving