160 Hour CDL Program (4 Weeks)
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 6
Last Re-Certification Date: 4/21/2025
Program Description
This course is designed to equip students with the foundational skills needed to operate a commercial motor vehicle safely and competently. The 160-hour program covers all requirements mandated by the state of Illinois and the Department of Transportation (DOT) to obtain a CDL. It meets federal regulations for Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) and prepares students for the knowledge and practical tests necessary for licensure.
The course consists of 40 hours of classroom instruction, focusing on permit preparation for general knowledge, combination vehicle, and air brakes exams. Additionally, 80 hours are dedicated to pre-trip inspections, lab training, and remedial support, ensuring that students develop the skills required to assess and maintain vehicle condition. The remaining 40 hours are spent in behind-the-wheel training, focusing on yard skills and road maneuvers to help students build confidence in real-world driving conditions. This program emphasizes safe driving techniques, hazard recognition, and vehicle malfunction management to reduce the risk of accidents.
Established in 2018
CIP: 49-0205 Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Local Information
| converted from NIU | Y |
Provider Information
Alpha Truck Driving School
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
IL Secretary of State
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Secretary of State
Education Information
License
4 Weeks ( 160.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $3,395.00 |
| Books | $300.00 |
| Fees | $200.00 |
| Tests | $250.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $350.00 |
| Total Cost | $4,495.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
Contact Alpha Truck Driving School at (630)628-1111, or info@alphacdlschool.com.
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- Physical Exam
- Other - pass permit exam from Secretary of State
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Day Classes
Performance Data
Program: 160 Hour CDL Program (4 Weeks)
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 6
Last Re-Certification Date: 4/21/2025
Program Description
This course is designed to equip students with the foundational skills needed to operate a commercial motor vehicle safely and competently. The 160-hour program covers all requirements mandated by the state of Illinois and the Department of Transportation (DOT) to obtain a CDL. It meets federal regulations for Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) and prepares students for the knowledge and practical tests necessary for licensure.
The course consists of 40 hours of classroom instruction, focusing on permit preparation for general knowledge, combination vehicle, and air brakes exams. Additionally, 80 hours are dedicated to pre-trip inspections, lab training, and remedial support, ensuring that students develop the skills required to assess and maintain vehicle condition. The remaining 40 hours are spent in behind-the-wheel training, focusing on yard skills and road maneuvers to help students build confidence in real-world driving conditions. This program emphasizes safe driving techniques, hazard recognition, and vehicle malfunction management to reduce the risk of accidents.
Established in 2018
CIP: 49-0205 Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor.
Local Information
| converted from NIU | Y |
Provider Information
Alpha Truck Driving School
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
IL Secretary of State
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Secretary of State
Education Information
License
4 Weeks ( 160.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $3,395.00 |
| Books | $300.00 |
| Fees | $200.00 |
| Tests | $250.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $350.00 |
| Total Cost | $4,495.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
Contact Alpha Truck Driving School at (630)628-1111, or info@alphacdlschool.com.
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- Physical Exam
- Other - pass permit exam from Secretary of State
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Day Classes