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COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE PROGRAM
CDL CLASS-A LICENSE
This license is required for vehicles greater than 10,000 lbs. with an articulating trailer. This training option is ideal for those interested in driving tractor trailers locally, regionally, or over the road. Student will receive training to test for the following license endorsements: Tankers, Doubles & Triples, Passenger, and School Bus (additional fees may apply). All classes take place at the Wye Mills Campus.
| Class Format |
Cohort Start Dates |
| Day Classes (Length: 7 weeks) Monday through Friday, 8am-4:30pm |
Nov 2020, Jan 2021, Feb 2021, Mar 2021, May 2021 |
| Night Classes (Length: 14 weeks) Monday through Friday, 6-10pm |
Oct 2020, Mar 2021, May 2021 |
The purpose of the college program is to teach prospective professional drivers safe driving practices, proper handling of equipment, good customer relations, and other related areas of instruction critical to their success in the trucking industry. Content was developed with recommendations from professional drivers, supervisors, safety personnel, and industry executives who recognize the need for properly trained drivers.
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Program Objectives:
- To prepare students for employment in the trucking industry.
- To provide students with the basic knowledge, skills and attitudes that will facilitate advancement in the trucking industry.
- To serve the trucking industry with a quality program of instruction.
Evaluation Standards:
There will be an evaluation on each skill taught. We also measure your attitude, judgment and coordination. Accumulative grade point averages (GPA) are calculated from all grades earned. GPA’s are issued to students at the mid-point of the program and at the end of the final session.
Equipment
The college has 4 student driving tractors and trailers. Four trailers are 48’ x 96’. Preventative maintenance is scheduled regularly and equipment is updated every four to five years.
Facility
Your driving experience will begin at this site. Before driving on public roads, you are required to perform driving exercises such as shifting and moving the truck through a series of maneuvers. Road exercises include operating the vehicle in a variety of traffic situations. Instructors evaluate your performance to determine your readiness to advance to more challenging traffic patterns. Instructors may determine you are not able to continue a road driving session. If they do, they will drive the vehicle back to the range.
Graduation Requirements
Students must complete the following in order to graduate from the program
-Attend a minimum of 230 regularly scheduled hours of training
-Successfully complete all classroom assignments
-Successfully complete all range assignments
-Successfully complete all road assessments
-Earn an overall GPA of 80% or higher
-Pass the Commercial Driver License Skills Exam at the Motor Vehicle Administration
CDL CLASS-B LICENSE
This license is required for vehicles greater than 26,000 lbs. without a trailer. This training option is ideal for those interested in driving passenger buses (including school buses), dump trucks, or straight trucks. Student will receive training to test for the following license endorsements: Tankers, Passenger, and School Bus. All classes take place at the Wye Mills Campus.
| Class Format |
Cohort Start Dates |
| Day Classes (Length: 6 weeks) Monday through Friday, 8am-4:30pm |
Nov 2020, Jan 2021, Feb 2021, Mar 2021, May 2021 |
| Night Classes (Length: 12 weeks) Monday through Friday, 6-10pm |
Oct 2020, Mar 2021, May 2021 |
Any straight truck or bus with two or more axles and a GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more, and 15 or more passengers including the driver. Must be 18 years or older and not on provisional license.
Two part program designed to give the student the knowledge required to earn a Class B commercial driver’s license with passenger/school bus endorsement. The course introduces the student to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and industry standards required for operating commercial trucks and buses. The student is introduced to the required areas of study to obtain a commercial Class B learners permit for trucks and buses. Students completing all program requirements will be prepared to take the Class B Commercial Driver’s License with a school bus passenger endorsement.
This program is eligible for the Workforce Development Sequence Scholarship! APPLY NOW!
Contact Information
Bill Gilbert wgilbert@chesapeake.edu 410-822-5400 ext. 2361
Skilled Trades Department skilledtrades@chesapeake.edu 410-822-5400 ext. 2360
LIFT TRUCK TRAINING
This course is designed to prepare students to properly operate an industrial powered lift truck in the workplace. Topics include: categorizing the different types of lift trucks, review of basic safety, emergency procedures, inspections, load handling and hands-on practice of lift truck operation. Hands-on practice will include loading/unloading trailers, basic maintenance procedures, and fueling. Course supports the OSHA requirements for lift truck safety certification. Classes offered Spring 2021.
CEX Course Fee: $149 (Tuition: In-county $5, Out-of-county $10, Out-of-state $15)
Please contact Leanne Allen at lallen@chesapeake.edu