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Commercial Driver’s License Class A/B

The CDL program at New Reflections Technical Institute prepares students to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (Class A or B) in compliance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) standards under the U.S. Department of Transportation.

  • Students receive comprehensive training in:
  • Vehicle operation and control
  • Safety regulations and practices
  • Maneuvering techniques
  • Road driving procedures
  • Career preparation and placement support

Class Minimum: 15, Class Maximum: 30

Instructional Format

  • Weekly Knowledge Quizzes
  • Practical Skills Demonstrations
  • Final CDL Written and Road Test
  • Participation in Mock Interviews and Career Readiness Sessions

This hybrid training program includes classroom instruction, closed course (range) driving, and public roadway experience.

Course Schedule

6 Weeks (Day Program)
Alternate Schedules Available:

  • Evening Program: 10 Weeks (Mon–Thurs, 4 PM – 8 PM)
  • Weekend Program: 18 Weeks (Saturdays, 8 AM – 5 PM)

Weekly Commitment
160 Hours Total (for full-time 6-week track)

  • 5 Hours – Range Training
  • 5 Hours – Public Road Driving
  • 55 Hours – Theory & Safety Training

Schedule:

  • Daytime:  Mon – Fri 8AM – 2PM (6 Weeks)
  • Evening:  Mon – Thu 4PM – 8PM (10 Weeks)
  • Weekend:  Sat 8AM – 5PM (18 Weeks)
  • Introduction to Safety Regulations
  • CDL Manual Overview
  • Pre-Trip Inspection Training
  • Introduction to Vehicle Controls
  • FMCSA Rules and Compliance
  • Continued Safety Training
  • Advanced Pre-Trip Procedures
  • Defensive Driving Techniques
  • Introduction to Straight-Line Backing
  • Drop and Hook Procedures (trailer coupling)
  • Safety Review and Hazard Awareness
  • Enhanced Pre-Trip Practice
  • Maneuvering: Offset Backing, Alley Docking
  • Public Road Driving Begins
  • Industry Overview & Recruiter Introduction
  • Daily Safety Briefings
  • Pre-Trip Repetitions
  • Complex Maneuvering Scenarios
  • Public Road Driving Continued
  • Individual Driving Performance Evaluations
  • Safety Review & Pre-Trip Check Mastery
  • Road Test Simulations
  • Career Preparation:
    • Industry Language & Worker Relations
    • Mock Interviews
    • Introduction to Driver Pulse App
    • Final Recruiter Networking Event
  • Final Safety Assessments
  • Mastery of Pre-Trip Inspections
  • Full CDL Skills Testing (Maneuvers + Road Test)
  • Graduation and Employment Support

Program Completion

  • Full attendance and participation
  • Proficiency in all practical skills
  • Successful completion of written and driving assessments
  • Compliance with FMCSA requirements and instructor evaluations

Tuition & Fees

Tuition:  $6,000.00
Admin Fee:  $150.00
Supplies:  $60
Permit & Licensing:  $121.00
Total Fees:  $6,331.00

Certification

Students who meet all course requirements will be endorsed to test for and receive a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL A or B) as approved by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).

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