CDL Class A Truck Driving

Lake Superior College’s 11 week CDL Class A truck driving program consists of the following courses.

Online CDL Theory Course: This course prepares you to take your permit exam.  Your permit is required prior to any on-road training.

CDL Class A Range/Skills and Road Driving: You will learn how to maneuver a large combination vehicle in confined spaces, including backing skills on our driving range. Once you are proficient in the range/skills, you will finish with road driving. This portion of the training is full time and in person, running Monday-Friday from 8-4pm.

CDL Class A License Test: The final component of the course is scheduling and taking your CDL drivers examination, where you will be evaluated by the DMV for pre-trip and road skills. One trip to the DMV is included as part of the course fees.

More information about the training schedule, expectations and processes will be offered during orientation on the first virtual meeting of your CDL Class A Theory class.

Pre-Program Requirements

Students must be able to pass and possess the following:

• Driving Record: No major driving violations in the previous five years
• DOT physical
• Pass a drug/alcohol screening

CDL Class A Program Cost

The cost of this program includes:

• Textbook
• Drug and Alcohol Testing
• One (1) attempt at CDL license test at the DMV

Fees do NOT cover the cost of: DOT physical for CDL requirements, permit test fees, state license examination fees, driving record checks, truck rental or retests as these costs vary from state to state.

Loans, Grants and Financing

While our program is not financial aid eligible, there may be payment/financing options available to you from private sources.

• Alternative Loan Options
• Grant Opportunities
• Other Sources of Aid
• Area employers may offer a tuition reimbursement program