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
