What is a Class A CDL?
Class A courses cover driving combo vehicles over 26,001 lbs. with a towed trailer over 10,000+ lbs. This program will train individuals in the operation of a Class A combination semi-tractor-trailer for positions within the trucking industry—both interstate and intrastate. You will learn how to drive under a wide variety of traffic, load, road, weather, and geographic conditions and locations.
You can get started right away via our online application. You can also give us a call at (509) 416-2509 or visit our contact form here.
Requirements
You must meet the following criteria to be eligible for participation in these courses:
You must be at least 18 years of age
You must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or hold a valid work permit
You must have a valid driver's license from the state of Washington or Oregon
You must fill out a registration package
You must be able to pass the DOT physical and drug screen
You must have a valid social security number
You must have a high school diploma or GED. If you do not, you must pass an ability to benefit test.
TUITION & FEES
| H&R Trucking Fees | |
| Tuition Fees (Class B to A is $3,800) | $4,800 |
| Registration Fees | $100 |
| Student Responsibility Fees | |
| Physical Drug Test | $87 |
| Drug Test | $68 |
| DOE Test Fees | |
| General Knowledge Exam (air brakes, combination, endorsement) | $35 |
| CDL Permit | $40 |
| CDL Driving Test | $250 |
| CDL Issue Fee | Varies |
Agenda
The month is comprised of four 40-hour weeks with a combination of hands-on lab training, range training, and observation.
SCHEDULE
| Week 1 | 40 hours of classroom instruction |
| Week 2 | 16 hours of training in backing maneuvers; 24 hours of combined lab training, range training, and observation |
| Week 3 | 18 hours of street driving training and 22 hours of combined lab training and observation |
| Week 4 | 16 hours of proficiency development and 24 hours of combined range training and observation |
2022-2023 Class Calendar
Our Class A CDL courses are now starting every Monday. Give us a call at (509) 416-2509 or visit our online application here to get started.
Training Requirements
The course minimum training hours per segment are listed for all license and endorsement courses.
| Course Hours | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program | Classroom | Backing | Proficiency | Observation | Road | Total |
| Class A | 40 | 16 | 16 | 70 | 18 | 160 |
| Class B | 40 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 80 |
| B to A | 20 | 16 | 16 | 50 | 18 | 80 |
| Passenger | 4 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| School Bus | 20 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 30 |
| Passenger & School Bus | 20 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 30 |
| HazMat | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| Forklift | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 |