Class A CDL Upgrade Training Program

This training is for experienced Class B drivers or for former Class A drivers who are seeking a current license. Participants must hold a current Class A permit to be accepted to the program. The primary focus of this class is on range and road training with some time spent in classroom activities to prepare students to be over the road drivers.

Our course prepares you to sit for the State Permit exam in three testing areas: airbrakes, general knowledge, and combination vehicles. Additional endorsements that a student can choose to test on are hazmat, doubles and triple, and tanker. These optional endorsements are covered in the course, however the additional endorsement costs ($10.00 each) are the responsibility of the student.

The following requirements must be met before a student is accepted into the Class A upgrade program:

· A completed application.
· A valid Maine Driver's License.
· A current Class A CDL permit
· A current copy of driving record.
· A note from a physician stating the candidate has no physical conditions or psychological impairments which would interfere with his or her ability to safely operate a Commercial Motor Vehicle.
· A $400 deposit (applies to tuition and is refundable if not accepted).

The tuition price of $1,800 includes textbooks, Entry-Level Driver Training certification, and use of the truck for road testing. Students are allowed two road test attempts as part of the program tuition.

MCST Class A CDL Upgrade courses are scheduled throughout the year. Please contact us for the current training schedule.

For more information, contact Marianne Doyle, Director of MCST Adult Education by calling 207.596.7752 or emailing: mdoyle@trucktraining.org

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