• COMMERCIAL DRIVING PROGRAM 

    The HCCTC CDL program meets all the ELDT requirements of the Federal Motor Carriers Association.

  • Theory 

    80% grade is required to certify theory hours.

    DELIVER in HYBRID Online & In Class

    Basic Operations

    Orientation

    Control Systems/Dashboard
    Pre/Post Trip Inspections

    Basic Controls

    Shifting/Operating Transmissions

    Backing and Docking

    Safe Operating Procedures

    Visual Search

    Communication

    Distracted Driving

    Speed Management

    Space Management

    Night Operation

    Extreme Driving Conditions

    Advanced Operating Practices

    Hazard Perception

    Skid Control/Recovery/Jackknifing and other emergencies

    Vehicle Systems and Reporting Malfunctions

    Identification and Diagnosis of Malfunctions

    Roadside Inspections

    Maintenance

    Non-Driving Activities

    Handling and Documenting Cargo

    Environmental Compliance Issues

    Hours of Service Requirements

    Fatigue and Wellness Awareness

    Post-Crash Procedures

    External Communications

    Whistleblower / Coercion

    Trip Planning

    Drugs/Alcohol

    Medical Requirements

     

     

  • Behind the Wheel (BTW) Range

    Must be Proficient in skills to be certified. Clock hours will be calculated based on 60 minutes of instruction.

     

    Vehicle Inspection and Pre-Trip/Enroute/Post-Trip

    Straight Line Backing

    AlleyDock Backing (45/90 degree)

    Off-Set Backing

    Parallel Parking Blind Side

    Parallel Parking Sight Side

    Coupling and Uncoupling

     

    Behind the Wheel (BTW) - Public Road

    Must be proficient in skills to be certified.

    *May be asked to demonstrate proficiency in knowledge not performance.

     

    Vehicle Controls

    Shifting / Transmission

    Communications /Signaling

    Visual Search

    Speed and Space Management

    Safe Driver Behavior

    Hours of Service (HOS) Requirements

    *Hazard Perception

    *Railroad (RR) – Highway Grade Crossing

    *Night Operations

    *Extreme Driving Conditions

    *Skid Control / Recovery, Jackknifing and other Emergencies.

     

  • FULL COMMERCIAL CLASS A DRIVING PROGRAM

    Registration Fee                                                                                                                       $   50.00

    Tuition/Instructional Costs                                                                                                      $5000.00

                 CDL Testing                                                                                                                               $  320.00            

    Textbooks                                                                                                                                   $  30.00

                                                                                                                Total Tuition and Fees: $ 5400.00

     

    Additional Required Items – at the cost of the student

    PA Child Abuse Clearance

    Valid PA Driver’s License

    Boots / Gloves

    Cost of DMV Permit and DOT Medical Examiners Card

     

    CDL CUSTOM COURSE OFFERINGS

    Theory Course Only -

    20 Hours

    (Must Achieve an 80% overall Score for certification)

    DMV Permit will be the responsibility of the student.

     

    Registration                         $50.00

    Online Course                     $150.00

    Tuition                                  $300.00

     

                        Theory Only             $500.00           

            

     

    Behind the Wheel (BTW) Range and Public Road Only - 140 Hours

     

    Registration                         $     50.00

    Tuition                                  $ 4,500.00

    Testing                                  $   320.00

     

    BTW Only                $4870.00

     

     

    Class A Upgrade BTW - 80 hours 

    (Students with previous experience)

    MUST COMPLETE TEST OUT WITH INSTRUCTOR TO BE ELIGIBLE

    $50/hours if additional hours are requested

     

    Registration                                     $   50.00

     Tuition                                               $2580.00

    Online Theory                                 $ 150.00

    Testing                                              $ 320.00

                                                                                                               

    Class A Upgrade       $3080.00

     

     

     

    Hazardous Materials Endorsement Training

    (Must Achieve an 80% overall Score for certification)

    DMV exam will be the responsibility of the student.

     

    Registration                         $ 50.00

    Book                                     $ 30.00

    Tuition                                  $320.00

    HazMat Only             $400

     

     

    Online HAZMAT Option - No Books – Online Modules Only - $200

     

     

    ForkLift Certification

    (Class 5 Add On Certification)

     

    Forklift Add on             $50