CDL Class A
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 19
Last Re-Certification Date: 9/22/2025
Program Description
Prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to drive trucks, delivery vehicles, for-hire vehicles and other commercial vehicles. Includes instruction in operating gas, diesel, or electrically-powered vehicles, loading and unloading cargo or passengers, reporting delays or accidents on the road, verifying load against shipping papers, arranging transportation for personnel, and keeping records of receipts and fares.
Established in 2000
CIP: 49-0205 Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Richland Community College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Il Department of Transportation
Quality Assurance
- Illinois State Board of Education
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
4 Weeks ( 200.00 Hours / 8.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $4,315.00 |
| Tests | $100.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $50.00 |
| Total Cost | $4,465.00 |
Financial Aid
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Complete and submit Richland Admission Information Form. Must pass certified Dept. of Transportation physical and drug screen prior to entering class. Some tuition support programs are available.
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- HS Diploma/GED
- Other - 18 yrs of age, ability to read/write English language
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
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
Performance Data
Program: CDL Class A
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 19
Last Re-Certification Date: 9/22/2025
Program Description
Prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to drive trucks, delivery vehicles, for-hire vehicles and other commercial vehicles. Includes instruction in operating gas, diesel, or electrically-powered vehicles, loading and unloading cargo or passengers, reporting delays or accidents on the road, verifying load against shipping papers, arranging transportation for personnel, and keeping records of receipts and fares.
Established in 2000
CIP: 49-0205 Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor.
Provider Information
Richland Community College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Il Department of Transportation
Quality Assurance
- Illinois State Board of Education
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
4 Weeks ( 200.00 Hours / 8.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $4,315.00 |
| Tests | $100.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $50.00 |
| Total Cost | $4,465.00 |
Financial Aid
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Complete and submit Richland Admission Information Form. Must pass certified Dept. of Transportation physical and drug screen prior to entering class. Some tuition support programs are available.
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- HS Diploma/GED
- Other - 18 yrs of age, ability to read/write English language
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
- Night Classes
- Day Classes