911³Ô¹Ï

Become a professional truck driver
with CDL training!

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In partnership with Ancora Training, 911³Ô¹Ï is offering a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A training program. Students may earn a CDL in as little as four to eight weeks.

CDL Class A drivers transport goods between locations using tractor trailers and heavy trucks with a gross vehicle weight (GVW) capacity of more than 26,000 pounds. They often travel long distances spanning several states to deliver their cargo, and they must follow all traffic and safety regulations while making their deliveries on time. In order to pass a skills test to acquire a CDL license, students must master performing a full vehicle inspection, range maneuvers, and proper operation of the vehicle on public roadways.

Program overview

This 160-hour CDL Training Class A Truck Driver program provides the optimal balance between classroom learning and on-the-road training to better prepare you for the CDL exam. Small class sizes ensure personalized attention from experienced instructors with real insight into what it's like to be a truck driver.

Skills you'll cover:

• Driving techniques
• Defensive driving
• Driver safety and accident prevention
• Size and weight laws
• Vehicle systems
• Vehicle and range maneuvers
• Motor carrier regulations
• Vehicle inspections

Outcomes

Students will be prepared to pass the CDL road test, including inspecting and operating vehicle safely and competently.

Drivers who hold a CDL-A are permitted to drive vehicles that fall under the Class B designation. Class B vehicles include medium-sized equipment such as box trucks, dump trucks, passenger shuttles, and school buses (please note that some Class B vehicles require specific endorsements to operate).

Schedule

Weekdays

Weekday classes are four weeks long and meet Mondays-Thursdays from 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

• Week 1 is held at 911³Ô¹Ï's Utica Campus, 1101 Sherman Drive.
• Weeks 2-4 are conducted at the driving range, 4608 NY-233 in Clinton, N.Y.

Weekends

Weekend classes are eight weeks long and meet Saturdays and Sundays from 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

• Weekends 1 and 2 are held at 911³Ô¹Ï's Utica Campus.
• Weekends 3-8 are conducted at the driving range, 4608 NY-33 in Clinton, N.Y.

Entry requirements

To enroll, you must:

• Be 18 or older if obtaining a CDL-A license ().
• Have a valid New York State driver’s license.
• Be a resident of New York.
• Be able to prove your legal presence in the United States and show your Social Security card.
• Have sufficient ability to read and speak English.
• Be able to successfully pass a Department of Transportation physical and drug test, and have a driving record that meets criteria. Drivers must be at least 21 years old to drive across state lines.
• Have the ability to drive safely, regardless of weather or time of day.
• Be comfortable operating heavy machinery.

Cost

The class fee — $5,500 — includes study materials, enrollment checks (driving record, drug test, and physical), and road-testing fee (one attempt included, two additional attempts offered at $40/test). The NYS learner's permit fee and final licensing fee are not included and must be paid directly to the DMV.

Scholarships are available for eligible students. Email us to learn more.

How to register

1. Enroll online at or call 866-693-4661, Ext. 0600.
2. Contact 911³Ô¹Ï's Center for Corporate and Community Education by email or call 315-334-7778 to ask questions and see if you are eligible for funding.
3. Complete your physical and drug screen. The welcome packet you receive from Ancora will include the information you need to schedule these appointments.
4. Apply for your Commercial Learner's Permit at the DMV. You must have your permit prior to the start of class.

Contact us

Email: cdl@mvcc.edu
Phone: 1-866-693-4661 Ext. 0600