Northeastern Adult and Community Education
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Commercial Drivers License (CDL)

NJC's CDL program will offer a comprehensive course for first time drivers to prepare for the high-demand career of truck driving. Through a combination of classroom instruction and on-the-road training, students will develop the knowledge and skills required for successfully obtaining their CDL. The CDL program will include instruction from highly qualified industry veterans, state-of-the-art technology and hands-on training to prepare students for a successful career in this high-demand industry.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Contact information:

Jamie Giacomini

Director of Adult and Continuing Education

(970) 521-6761

Jamie.Giacomini@njc.edu

 

Philip Sims

CDL Program Director

(970) 521-6783

CDL@njc.edu

                                                                                                                                             
                                                                                                       
2024 CDL Schedule
SESSIONDATESTIMESDAYSHOURSCOST
CDL Behind the Wheel - Class A9/14/24 - 10/20/248:00 AM - 5:00 PMSaturday & Sunday96$4,000
CDL Behind the Wheel - Class A10/19/24 - 12/1/248:00 AM - 5:00 PMSaturday & Sunday96$4,000
CDL Behind the Wheel - Class A12/7/24 - 1/19/258:00 AM - 5:00 PMSaturday & Sunday96$4,000
CDL Behind the Wheel - Class A1/25/25 - 3/2/258:00 AM - 5:00 PMSaturday & Sunday96$4,000
CDL Behind the Wheel - Class A3/8/25 - 4/13/258:00 AM - 5:00 PMSaturday & Sunday96$4,000
CDL Behind the Wheel - Class A4/19/25 - 5/25/258:00 AM - 5:00 PMSaturday & Sunday96$4,000
CDL Permit ClassTo Be Announced5:00 PM - 7:00 PMMonday - Thursday16$350
2024 CDL Class-A Fees
Registration Fee$30
Class-A Road and Range with Theory Instruction$3,500
Drug Testing$45
Road Testing with Truck Rental$425
TOTAL$4,000

Current Course Information

The Commercial License Permit (CLP) prep course will be held Monday through Thursday over two consecutive weeks for a total of 16 hours. This course will take students through the Colorado Commercial Driver’s License Manual to prepare students for the CLP written exams.

Each session consists of 16 hours of instructional time and will be held Monday through Thursday over two consecutive weeks beginning at 3:00 PM each day. The session will include classroom instruction only.

The permit course can be attended in-person or virtually. Select class type preference on the registration form.

Class Length: 16 Hours
Course Cost: $350

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

The Behind the Wheel CDL course is designed for those holding a Commercial License Permit (CLP).

The Class A program includes:

  • Developing necessary backing skills
  • Proper Pre-trip Inspection
  • Driving/Operating a manual transmission tractor trailer on Public Roadways
  • The intent of the course is to meet all FMCSA ELDT training requirements, and to exceed the training and proficiency necessary to pass a CDL -A Skills Test.

Flexible training schedules are available including weekends, weekdays and one one one tutorial training to accommodate each student's schedule.

This course will 96 hours of classroom time, road experience and simulator experience.

Additional eligibility requirements include successfully completing drug testing and a medical evaluation.

Class Length: 96 Hours
Course Cost: $4,000
Certificate Issued: Upon Completion of Course 

If you would like to sign up to be the first to know about these programs and upcoming registration dates, please click below to sign up for additional information. 

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

 

Instructor

Brianna Bade
Holyoke Adult Education Instructor
970-571-2660
Brianna Bade
Barbara Cullop
College and Career Navigator
970-521-6792
Adult Education Center
Sterling
Barbara Cullop
Cathy Fisher
Adult Education Instructor
970-521-6604
970-571-1302 (mobile)
Sterling
Cathy Fisher

Staff

Jamie Giacomini
Adult and Community Education Director
970-521-6761
Knowles Hall-108a
Sterling
Jamie Giacomini
Philip Sims
CDL Program Manager & Instructor
970-521-6783
Sterling