Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification
Method of Delivery
Hybrid or blended
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
Each Class A training hour will be sixty (60) minutes. One day of training will consist of eight hours. Students will be allowed two-fifteen minute breaks daily as well as a half hour lunch period. Lunch period and breaks are in addition to the standard eight hours of training time.
Classroom-40 Hours
The classroom instruction prepares students for their written tests at the Department of Licensing to include:
- CDL General Knowledge
- Airbrakes
- Combination Vehicles
- Doubles & Triples
- Hazardous Materials
- Tankers
The classroom will also cover the following material:
- Accident Procedures
- Air Supply System
- Backing
- Basic Vehicle Control
- Cargo Documentation
- Cargo Handling
- Communication
- Coupling and Uncoupling (5th wheel/pintle hook)
- Emergency Procedures, Skid Control & Crash Avoidance
- Extreme Driving Conditions
- FMCSR, MCSAP
- Hazard Recognition
- HAZMAT Cargo Handling and Documentation
- Hours of Service (drivers should log all training time)
- Map Reading
- Mirror Usage
- Night Operation
- Personal Health and Safety
- Preventative Maintenance, D&R Problems
- Proficiency in Backing
- Public, Customer & Employer Relations
- Shifting
- Sliding 5th Wheels/Tandems
- Space Management
- Speed Management
- Trip Planning
- Vehicle Control Systems
- Vehicle Inspection
- Visual Search
Lab/Range/Observation-70 Hours
- Accident Procedures
- Air Supply System
- Backing
- Basic Vehicle Control
- Cargo Documentation
- Cargo Handling
- Coupling and Uncoupling (5th wheel/pintle hook)
- Extreme Driving Conditions
- FMCSR, MCSAP
- Mirror Usage
- Preventative Maintenance, D&R Problems
- Proficiency in Backing
- Shifting
- Sliding 5th Wheels/Tandems
- Vehicle Control Systems
- Vehicle Inspection
Street-18 Hrs/Backing-16 Hrs/Proficiency-16 Hrs
- Backing
- Basic Vehicle Control
- Extreme Driving Conditions
- Hazard Recognition
- Mirror Usage
- Night Operation
- On-Road Observation Time (3 to 1 ratio
- Proficiency in Backing
- Proficiency in Road Operations
- Shifting
- Space Management
- Speed Management
- Visual Search
Hazmat Classroom-16 Hours
Commercial Driver School is committed to providing outstanding opportunities for people wanting to start or advance their careers through superior local and long haul training programs. We provide the professional instruction necessary for our students to become familiar and proficient in the safe operation of Hazardous Materials.
After successfully completing 16 hours of Hazmat training, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion. These operations and procedures will include
- Basic Introductory HM Requirements
- Operational HM Requirements
- Reporting HM Crashes and Releases
- Tunnels and RR Highway Crossing Requirements
- Loading and Unloading HM
- HM on Passenger Vehicles
- Hazardous Materials Safety Permits
- Bulk Packages
- Operating Emergency Equipment
- Emergency Response Procedures
- Engine Fueling
- Tire Check
- Routes and Route Planning
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
176
Hours
176
Entrance Requirements
None
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Training Location(s)
129 Eastland Drive, Twin Falls, Idaho
Local WIB
40 - REG-1 WIB 1-5
Name of Credential
Class CDL with Hazmat endorsement
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
Idaho Launch
Refund Policy
Applies to Tuition only.
After enrollment, but less than 5 business days- $0. More than 5 days- $100
Starting the course but less than 24%- 10%
25% attended- 25% owed
25-50% attended- 50% owed
50% plus attended- 100% owed, no refund.
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Testing/Exam Fees
$175.00 Idaho CDL written and skills testing.
Graduation Fees
$40.00 CDL issuing
In-State Tuition
$5,490.00 Class A CDL with Hazmat endorsement
Other Fees
$236.50 Fuel Surcharge and Hazmat background check.
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$5,490.00
Registration Fee
$230.00 CDS Registration Fee. CDS keeps $100 if student registers, but does not attend.
Supplies/Materials/Hand Tools (not included in tuition)
$155.00 DOT physical, DOT drug screen, Idaho driving record, CDL Permit
Total In-State Program Cost
$6,326.50
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$6,326.50
