XCDL-5000 - Class A CDL Driver Training
Course Description
Questions/Employer Billing: email CDL@starkstate.edu
Day or Evening+Saturday Schedules:
- Monday-Friday 8am-4pm for 5 weeks OR
- Monday-Thursday 5:30-9:30pm + Saturday 8-5pm for 8 weeks
Visit www.starkstate.edu/CDL for financial aid, military and other funding options or to sign up for an information session.
Why Stark State College?
- One-Minute Virtual Tour
- Very small class sizes focused on your success
- Robust curriculum, quality equipment
- Experienced CDL instructors, high pass rate
- Affordable tuition with multiple funding options
Stark State College Class A CDL Program Details
Download the CDL Program Info Packet
- Tuition is $6,985.20 which includes course materials and CDL Examination Fees (including truck rental) for up to two attempts. Students are responsible for DOT Physical, drug screen and temporary permit/license fees. Permit not required to start training.
- Our CDL training will provide a minimum of 160 hours of Class A Tractor Trailer training consistent with the instruction required by Ohio administrative code 4501-7-11 and the Federal Entry-Level Drive Training rule.
- Our CDL classes include a minimum of 40 hours of classroom instruction and 40 hours behind-the-wheel conducted at the Stark State College CDL Training Center, 2270 Picton Parkway, Akron, OH 44312.
- Classroom includes CDL permit instruction (including preparation for tanker, HazMat and doubles and triples endorsements) and Entry Level Driver Training.
- Behind-the-wheel training covers safe driver training such as pre-trip inspection, shifting, backing maneuvers and on-road driving. Tractors are outfitted with 10-Speed Non-Synchronized Manual Transmissions only.
Come and check us out at a one-hour CDL Info Session!
WAIT LIST
Enrolled students receive wait list priority should a seat become available.
REFUND POLICY
Students may notify us at CDL@starkstate.edu two or more business days before the start of class for a full refund. If course delivery has begun, a refund will not be issued.
CANCELLATION POLICY
The College reserves the right to cancel any course due to insufficient enrollment. In the event the course is cancelled by the college, a full refund will be issued.
Stark State College does not guarantee a student will receive a Commercial Driver's License or employment at the completion of training. After course completion, there may be additional charges for additional training. All additional training will be done on a seat available basis.
Prerequisites
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Valid Ohio driver’s license
- Social security card
- Birth certificate, valid passport or permanent resident card
- Provide satisfactory results of drug screen and DOT physical
- CDL learner's permit not required.
