About The Commercial Driver's License Program

A commercial driver's license (CDL) allows professionals to operate a variety of vehicles, paving the way to careers in the transportation industry. Professional drivers may travel the country as long-haul truckers or stay closer to home with jobs driving buses, making deliveries or supporting business operations. CCAC's CDL program provides training to obtain a Pennsylvania Class A or B/Passenger Commercial Driver's License.

Program pricing is the same for students residing in Allegheny County and outside of Allegheny County.

The curriculum prepares students to take the CDL Class A or B/Passenger knowledge, skills and road tests.

  • Knowledge Test: covers general knowledge, passenger vehicles, air brakes, combination vehicles, hazardous materials, tankers and doubles/triples

  • Skills Test: involves performing a pretrip inspection and various backing and parking maneuvers

  • Road Test: consists of driving a predetermined route

The curriculum also covers:

  • Department of Transportation (DOT) and hours of service regulations
  • Map reading and trip planning
  • Shifting techniques (if appropriate)
  • Industry terminology
  • Career opportunities

Students must first successfully complete Part 1: CDL Driver Theory and obtain their Class A or B/Passenger CDL permit before enrolling in Part 2: CDL Range & Road Training.

The CDL Program holds classes monthly with multiple start dates and varying times, please contact us using the information listed below in order to begin the enrollment process!

 

Class A (160 hours)

Program Price: $5495. Program pricing is the same for students residing in Allegheny County and outside of Allegheny County.

Part 1: CDL Driver Theory— Classroom Sessions for CDL A

  • 4 weeks, 80 hours
  • This curriculum prepares students to take and pass the PA CDL Class A permit exam.
  • The exam is administered at PA DMV Driver License Centers.
  • Students who pass the exam will obtain a PA Class A permit with the appropriate endorsements to train and drive a tractor-trailer rig equipped with air brakes.
  • Students must obtain their Class A permit and pass a DOT physical and drug screen before continuing to Part 2.

Part 2: CDL Range & Road Training — Behind the Wheel Sessions for CDL A

  • 4 weeks, 80 hours
  • This curriculum prepares students to take and pass the PA CDL Class A BTW exam and obtain a CDL driver's license.
  • The exam consists of the Pretrip Inspection, CDL Skills and On-the-Road Driving tests.
  • This exam is conducted on a third-party test site at CCAC's Boyce Campus.
  • Students who pass the exam obtain a PA Class A license with appropriate endorsements.
  • This allows students to seek and obtain employment as a CDL Class A driver.

 

Class B (80 hours)

Program Price: $4000. Program pricing is the same for students residing in Allegheny County and outside of Allegheny County.

Part 1: CDL Driver Theory — Classroom Sessions for CDL B/Passenger

  • 2 weeks, 40 hours
  • This curriculum prepares students to take and pass the PA CDL Class B/P permit exam.
  • The exam is administered at PA DMV Driver License Centers.
  • Students who pass the exam obtain a PA Class B/P permit with the appropriate endorsements to train and drive a straight truck/passenger vehicle equipped with air brakes.
  • Students must obtain their Class B/P permit and pass a DOT physical and drug screen before continuing to Part 2.

Part 2: CDL Range & Road Training — Behind the Wheel Sessions for CDL B/Passenger

  • 2 weeks, 40 hours
  • This curriculum prepares students to take and pass the PA CDL Class B/P BTW exam and obtain a CDL driver's license.
  • The exam consists of the Pretrip Inspection, CDL Skills and On-the-Road Driving tests.
  • This exam is conducted on a third-party test site at CCAC's Boyce Campus.
  • Students who pass the exam obtain a PA Class B/P license with appropriate endorsements.
  • This allows students to seek and obtain employment as a CDL Class B or Passenger driver.

 

Program Outcomes

Students meet with the CDL program placement advisor to discuss their individual circumstances and appropriate employment opportunities (local, regional, over-the-road, second chance, etc.).


We currently have a list of over 200 companies in need of Class A, B or Passenger CDL drivers that have hired our graduates in the past, including Schneider National, JB Hunt, US-Xpress, Paragon Foods, Pitt-Ohio, Pepsi, Coca-Cola and Pittsburgh Regional Transit.

 

Program Requirements

In order to enroll in the CDL program, students must meet these requirements:

  • A valid driver's license
  • Payment and/or funding in place before the first day of class

In order to pass the program, students must meet these additional requirements:

  • At least 90% attendance in both Part 1 (classroom) and Part 2 (BTW training)
  • At least 80% on all exams and tests (both written and BTW)
  • Provide a copy of current valid driver's license
  • Provide 10-year DMV driving motor vehicle history
  • Pass the DOT exam to obtain a PA Class A, B CDL or Passenger permit
  • Pass the DOT exam to obtain a PA Class A, B CDL or Passenger license with appropriate endorsements

Contact Us

Angela Isabella

  • CDL Program Director

Samuel Ferrella

General Inquiries

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