Commercial Vehicle Driving
This training program will prepare students for employment as professional drivers. It provides instruction in the modern methods and techniques used to develop safe driving habits, proper handling of equipment; customer relations; and other areas of instruction that will be an asset to the transportation industry.
The purpose of this program is to prepare students for a Class “A” Commercial Driver License.This program focuses on broad, transferable skills and stresses understanding and demonstration of the following elements of the Commercial Vehicle Driving industry, planning, management, labor issues, community issues and health, safety, and environmental issues. The content includes but is not limited to the following: Loading and unloading cargo; reporting delays or accidents on the road; verifying load against shipping papers; and keeping records.
CDL Testing
- If you desire to test for a CDL license, you must first get your "A", "B", or "C" permit from the Dept. of Motor Vehicles. You can find the contact for your local office on the DMV Website LINK https://www.dmv.com/
- You must also take the baseline driver's training called Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) LINK https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/registration/commercial-drivers-license/entry-level-driver-training-eldt
- Before you test, your completion must be entered into the training registry by your trainer. For more information about the ELDT regulations and the Training Provider registry, visit https://tpr.fmcsa.dot.gov.
- Once you receive your permit and your training, then you must complete the following information (PDF) for FPTC testers, and provide the information to the FTC student Services Office as listed in the paperwork.
When Numbers 1-4 above are complete, you may call to verify our receipt of your documents and schedule and pay for your test. Please let us know at that time if you need our vehicle, or will provide your own. 1-850-638-1180 ext. 6317