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Our intensive four-week, 160-hour course will help you prepare for the written part of your Commercial Driver’s License, as well as your driving test. This program meets state and federal training requirements for becoming a commercial truck driver. Through classes and on-the-road practice, you’ll learn to safely drive Class A combination vehicles, with additional study in airbrakes and driving double- and triple-trailer vehicles and tankers. Click here to view training components and course topics. Sign up for our email list to stay up to date on upcoming classes!
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Upcoming Courses:
Three Sessions Available for Spring 2023
Session 1 Port Angeles: Classroom Apr 17 - Apr 20; Field Training Apr 24 - May 11
Session 2 Port Angeles: Classroom Apr 17 - Apr 20; Field Training May 15 - Jun 2
Session 3 Forks: Classroom May 30 - Jun 2; Field Training Jun 5 - Jun 23
Class Times: Monday - Thursday, 6:00 am - 4:30 pm
Course fee: $6,995 Funding Available! Sign up for more information.
Prior to the start of the course, students must:
- Be 18 years of age or older
- Have a valid Washington state driver’s license
- Pass the Department of Transportation (DOT) physical and drug screen
Students must be able to provide:
- Social Security number or birth certificate
- Proof of US residency (work authorization)
- A copy of five-year driving abstract record from the Dept. of Licensing
Tuition includes:
- Drivers abstract
- Drivers permit
- Drivers written test
- License fee
- CDL road skills test
Please Note: CDL is an exception to Peninsula College's refund policy. There are no refunds after class has started.