CDL Class A License Training  Put ITEC’s expertise to work for you to obtain a Class A CDL license.[Any combination of vehicles with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds provided the GVWR of the vehicle(s) being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds. ]  Our program fully prepares you to meet the State of Connecticut Department Of Motor Vehicle’s requirements and gives you the hands-on skills training that employers demand.  We will prepare you for all aspects of the CDL license process including:  written exam, skills exam and road test administered by the DMV at our CDL training facility in Cromwell. THIS PROGRAM DOES NOT INCLUDE PREPARATION FOR THE CDL "HAZMAT" ENDORSEMENT.

The ITEC  - 62 Hour Certificate Class A - CDL Training Program

Program Prerequisites

In order to be accepted into ITEC’s CDL license training program and obtain a CDL Class A license you must meet the following requirements:

  • Successfully complete the Physical Exam & Drug Test prior to the written DMV exam. This cost is borne by the student and it not included in the ITEC course fee.

  • Obtain a CDL Permit from the CT DMV.

  • Students are responsible for all fees for the Physical exam, Drug test, test/permit fees due to the DMV.

  • Be at least 18 years of age.

  • All students must obtain a minimum grade of at least 80% to be given a Certificate of Completion

Program Description (Program is conducted over a five week period)

  • Classroom Preparation for the DMV Written Exam and CDL Permit   8:00 AM-4:30 PM
    One day of group classroom instruction, preparing students on general knowledge, air brakes, and cargo tanker material of the CDL-A written exam. (8 Hours Classroom & 2 Hours Home Study)

  • DMV Written Exam and CDL Permit (done at the DMV), (2 Hours)

  • Field Training Groups of 4 take 32-hrs of skills preparation in ITEC’s skills course on a test truck, learning pre-trip inspections and the maneuvers on which they will be tested. [32Hours]

  • Road Training Upon completion of Field Training, individual students will go on the road with an instructor for 8 hours of road test preparation. [8 Hours]

  • Pre Test Following the one-on-one training in the vehicle, small groups will be scheduled for a simulated skills and road test exam and be graded as if by the DMV. [8 Hours]

  • DMV Testing The DMV will come to ITEC and administer the skills/road test. This will be on site in ITEC’s skills course parking lot using vehicles students have trained on. This gives students extra confidence and increases the pass rate. [2 Hours]

The CDL-A course is sixty-two (62) clock hours in length. Each class consists of different modules and is held on different times/days and is completed within a five week period. A complete course schedule which includes specific program dates and times will be given to you the first day of class. All courses are measured in clock hours, which consist of sixty (60) minutes each. Students that miss classes during each 62 hour session will be required to make up the time at their additional expense of $105.00 per hour for practice and $250.00 for retest or $750.00 for 8 hours of practice and retest.


Classroom Instruction & DMV Testing will take place during regular weekday hours.
Field & Road Training will take place on Saturdays & Sundays.
All Prices Subject to Change

 

ITEC’s Instructor:  Gary LaBrake is a nationally recognized driver training and safety expert with over 30 years of experience, and is the former Director & CEO of the Connecticut Commercial Driver Training school.  Committee chair for the development of the DMV’s first Commercial Drivers Training manual.

CLASS SCHEDULE - Register Online By Clicking Any of the Class Start Dates Below

August 2, 2010 September 7, 2010
October 4, 2010 November 1, 2010
December 6, 2010  
ICPA Members Price:  $3,400.00 per student  
  Return to ITEC Main Page For more information contact Kate Lennon, ITEC Business Development 1-866-521-ICPA toll free or kate@icpa.org

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