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Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Program
Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Program
at Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC)
Pittsburgh Catalog
A commercial driver's license (CDL) allows professionals to operate a variety of vehicles, paving the way to careers in the transportation industry. Professional drivers may travel the country as long-haul truckers or stay closer to home with jobs driving buses, making deliveries or supporting business operations. CCAC's CDL program provides training to obtain a Pennsylvania Class A or B/Passenger Commercial Driver's License. Program pricing is the same for students residing in Allegheny County and outside of Allegheny County. The curriculum prepares students to take the CDL Class A or B/Passenger knowledge, skills and road tests.
- Knowledge Test: covers general knowledge, passenger vehicles, air brakes, combination vehicles, hazardous materials, tankers and doubles/triples
- Skills Test: involves performing a pretrip inspection and various backing and parking maneuvers
- Road Test: consists of driving a predetermined route The curriculum also covers:
- Department of Transportation (DOT) and hours of service regulations
- Map reading and trip planning
- Shifting techniques (if appropriate)
- Industry terminology
- Career opportunities Students must first successfully complete Part 1: CDL Driver Theory and obtain their Class A or B/Passenger CDL permit before enrolling in Part 2: CDL Range & Road Training.
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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
Drive a tractor-trailer combination or a truck with a capacity of at least 26,001 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). May be required to unload truck. Requires commercial drivers' license. Includes tow truck drivers.
Showing wage data for: Pittsburgh, PA
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$41,300
$55,920
$75,900
$19.86
$26.89
$36.49
Admissions
In order to enroll in the CDL program, students must meet these requirements:
- A valid driver's license
- Payment and/or funding in place before the first day of class In order to pass the program, students must meet these additional requirements:
- At least 90% attendance in both Part 1 (classroom) and Part 2 (BTW training)
- At least 80% on all exams and tests (both written and BTW)
- By the second class: Provide a copy of current valid driver's license
- By the fifth class: Provide 10-year DMV driving motor vehicle history
- Pass the DOT exam to obtain a PA Class A, B CDL or Passenger permit
- Pass the DOT exam to obtain a PA Class A, B CDL or Passenger license with appropriate endorsements