Commercial Truck Driving Certificate

56 Hours
Limitations on Enrollment: Before taking the Commercial Learner’s Permit exam, students must be over 18 years of age and hold a valid California’s Driver’s License.

56 hours lecture. The Commercial Truck Driving Theory course prepares students to take the knowledge test required to obtain a California Commercial Learner's Permit. Curriculum follows Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's (FMCSA) requirement for Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT). In accordance with FMCSA and ELDT standards, students must score a minimum of 80% on written exams for all theory portions of instruction.

 

Back to Top

162 Hours
Limitations on Enrollment: Students must: 1. Present a current California CDL Learner’s Permit 2. submit an authorized Medical Examination report 3. submit a 10-year driving history from DMV 4. submit a clear drug and alcohol screening test at a Cerro Coso Community College approved medical provider.

162 hours laboratory. This course prepares students to take the road test required to obtain a California Commercial Driver's License Class A or B. Curriculum follows Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's (FMCSA) requirement for Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT). Upon completion of the course and passing the road test, students are prepared for an entry-level position in the trucking industry.

Back to Top

40 Hours
Limitations on Enrollment: Before taking the Commercial Learner’s Permit exam, students must be over 18 years of age and hold a valid Class B CDL.

40 hours lecture. This course prepares students to take the knowledge test required to upgrade from a Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) to a Class A CDL. Curriculum follows Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) requirement for Entry-level Driver Training (ELDT). In accordance with FMCSA and ELDT standards, students must score a minimum of 80% on written exams for all theory portions of instruction.

Back to Top

12 Hours
Limitations on Enrollment: In accordance with provisions of the USA PATRIOT ACT of 2001, students must be 21 years of age to apply for the H endorsement. Students must also hold a valid CDL.

12 hours lecture. This course prepares students to take the knowledge test required to obtain a California Commercial Driver’s License Hazardous Materials (H) endorsement. Curriculum follows Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) requirement for Entry-level Driver Training (ELDT). The H endorsement is required by federal law to transport hazardous materials. In accordance with FMCSA and ELDT standards, students must score a minimum of 80% on written exams for all theory portions of instruction.

Back to Top

24 Hours
Limitations on Enrollment: Before taking the written California PV endorsement exam, students must hold a valid California’s Driver’s License.

24 hours lecture. This course prepares students to take the knowledge test required to obtain a California Commercial Motor Vehicle PV endorsement. Curriculum follows Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) requirement for Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT). In accordance with FMCSA and ELDT standards, students must score a minimum of 80% on written exams for all theory portions of instruction.

Back to Top

20 Hours
Limitations on Enrollment: Before taking the PV endorsement exam, students must be over 18 years of age and hold a valid California’s Driver’s License.

20 hours lecture. This course prepares students to take the road test required to obtain a California Commercial Driver’s License Passenger (PV) endorsement. Curriculum follows Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) requirement for Entry-level Driver Training (ELDT). Upon completion of the course and passing the road test, students are prepared for an entry-level position in the light trucking industry.

Back to Top

16 Hours
Limitations on Enrollment: Before taking the written California SCH endorsement exam, students must hold a valid California’s Driver’s License and have at least 10 years of a clean driving record.

16 hours lecture. This course prepares students to take the knowledge test required to obtain a California Commercial Motor Vehicle School Bus (SCH) endorsement. Curriculum follows Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) requirement for Entry-level Driver Training (ELDT). In accordance with FMCSA and ELDT standards, students must score a minimum of 80% on written exams for all theory portions of instruction.

Back to Top

20 Hours
Limitations on Enrollment: Prior to licensure, the student must complete the California Highway Patrol Special Certification Application 295, MCSA 575 and 576 medical examination, first aid certificate, Department of Justice Livescan, and have 10 years of a clean DMV report.

20 hours lecture. This course prepares students to take the road test required to obtain a California Commercial Driver’s License School Bus (SCH) endorsement. Curriculum follows Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) requirement for Entry-level Driver Training (ELDT). Upon completion of the course and passing the road test, students are prepared for an entry-level position in the light trucking industry.

Back to Top