Class B Commercial Driver License Training

This safety course includes 42-hours of classroom instruction, 20-hours of range instruction, and 10-hours behind the wheel training in up-to-date training vehicles with a certified CDL instructor. Our course prepares you to sit for the State Permit exam in two testing areas: airbrakes and general knowledge. Additional endorsements that a student can choose to test on are hazmat and tanker. These optional endorsements are covered in the course, however additional endorsements are $10.00 each and are the responsibility of the student.

An additional Entry-Level Driver Training, to comply with recent Federal Motor Carrier regulations, is scheduled after permits are issued. A certificate of completion is awarded upon successful passage of a written exam. Areas covered include Driver Qualification requirements, Hours of Service, Driver Wellness, and Whistleblower Protection. This certification is offered at no additional cost to students in training.

The following requirements must be met before a student is considered accepted into the CDL program:

· A completed application.
· A valid Maine Driver's License.
· 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 $400.00 deposit (applies to tuition and is refundable if not accepted).

The tuition price of $1,700.00 includes textbooks, permit fee, Entry-Level Driver Training certification, and use of the truck for road testing. Students are allowed two attempts as part of the program tuition.

MCST Class B 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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