What is Commercial Driver's License Training?
Complete vehicle training will prepare you for an entry-level position in the trucking industry. Once you complete the course, you will be awarded a certificate. The training course can be completed in four weeks by attending full-time, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Classes begin twice a month, every month except December.
This program is designed for individuals with little or no commercial driving experience. Our training course includes everything you will need. The benefits include:
- Department of Transportation (DOT) Physical/Drug Screen
- Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Learner's Permit
- Department of Transportation Rules and Regulations
- Kentucky CDL Manual
- Map Reading Assistance
- Trip Planning Guidelines
- CDL Road Test
What are my career options?
Additional Information
You may register at any time; however, class size is limited. Enrollments are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. Training is scheduled around holidays and interruptions caused by weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
Entry Requirements
A high school diploma or GED is not required, however you must:
- Be able to read and write the English language
- Be 18 years of age*
- Be able to meet the Federal DOT physical requirements
- Have a valid driver's license at the time of registration
* You may be accepted into the training course if you are 18 and over, but limited job placement assistance is available if you are under the age of 21.
Costs and Fees
- 160 Hour Tractor/Trailer Driver Training
- $4,500 tuition effective July 1, 2022. This includes DOT physical, drug screen, CDL manual, classroom and road training. Tuition does not include these student fees to the circuit clerks office: CDL application $24, permit $11, skills testing $50, original CDL $40 (total $125)
- Tuition to be paid in full before the first day of class
- Acceptable payment methods: cash, money order, credit card, bank check (no personal checks)
- Funding available through WIOA (see below)
- Funding not available through Gateway
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)
The WIOA could help you pay for your CDL training. Contact the Kentucky Career Center to see if you qualify.
Length of Program
| Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|
| Monday, February 12 | Thursday, March 14 |
| Monday, March 4 | Thursday, April 4 |
| Monday, March 18 | Wednesday, April 17 |
| Monday, April 1 | Tuesday, April 30 |
| Monday, April 15 | Wednesday, May 15 |
| Monday, April 29 | Thursday, May 30 |
| Monday, May 13 | Wednesday, June 12 |
| Tuesday, May 28 | Thursday, June 27 |
| Monday, June 10 | Thursday, July 11 |
There will be no classes February 19, March 8, March 29, May 8, May 27, June 19 and July 4.
Class size is limited. Contact Donna Krumpelman at (859) 442-1176 or donna.krumpelman@kctsc.edu to determine if there is space available in the class you want to attend.
You can earn an associate in applied science degree in two years if you maintain full-time status.
This information should not be considered a substitute for the KCTCS Catalog. You should always choose classes in cooperation with your faculty advisor to ensure that you meet all degree requirements.
