CDL Overview

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COMMERCIAL DRIVER’S

LICENSE (CDL) TRAINING:

CLASS A TRACTOR TRAILER PROGRAM

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Train for Careers on the

OPEN ROAD

From transporting essential goods to traversing new landscapes, the CDL industry keeps our economy moving. It offers diverse opportunities and new adventures for those drawn to the open road.

COMMERCIAL

DRIVER’S LICENSE

(CDL) TRAINING:

CLASS A TRACTOR TRAILER PROGRAM

Stay on track to reach your goals with our hands-on training

Invest in

YOUR FUTURE

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By submitting this form, you are giving your express written consent for Berks Technical Institute to contact you regarding your interest in our educational programs and services using email, telephone and text messages – including use of automated technology at the number/email provided and you further understand and agree that all information provided is subject to our Privacy Policy. Message frequency varies. Msg & Data Rates May Apply.

Train for Careers on the

OPEN ROAD

From transporting essential goods to traversing new landscapes, the CDL industry keeps our economy moving. It offers diverse opportunities and new adventures for those drawn to the open road.

CDL TRAINING

OVERVIEW

Our CDL Training: Class A Tractor Trailer program teaches students defensive driving techniques, safe operating procedures, and range maneuvers essential for success on the road. With access to our facilities and industry-experienced instructors, students can gain practical experience driving big rigs in various road, traffic, and weather conditions.

Enrollment is on a rolling basis!

training starts every 5 weeks

graduate in 4 to 8 weeks

earn your certificate

*Disclaimers:
Program is not eligible for Title IV funding.
**CDL is a licensure program and students must obtain a license to be employed in the field. However, licensure is not a requirement to complete the program.

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DO YOU NEED PRIOR EXPERIENCE BEFORE ENROLLING IN OUR CDL CLASS A TRAINING: TRACTOR TRAILER PROGRAM?

No prior experience is required to enroll in our CDL Class A program since it’s designed to train individuals with varying experience levels. Industry-experienced instructors guide students through the training process, to help prepare them for a career in commercial driving.

That said, this program may require applicants to meet certain requirements prior to acceptance.

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ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible for our CDL Class A Training program applicants must:

be 18 years or older

comply with state/federal cdl regulations

have a valid driver’s license

hold clear motor vehicle report***

***Applicants can’t have any of the following on their motor vehicle report (basted on the date of their violation):

• DUI/DWI convictions within five years of completion date (of our CDL program). If there are two DUI/DWIs the second must be 10 years back or farther from completion date.
• At fault accidents within the last year. If there are two accidents, the second must be at least four years back.
• Endangerment convictions within two years.
• Reckless/careless/negligent driving convictions within two years.
• Traffic points exceeding four active points on current license.

If any of these convictions exist or driver history criteria is not met, an employer pre-hire letter is acceptable documentation. This letter must include the student’s name and be in the form of an actual letter from a valid entity (i.e., business is listed/validated, on company letterhead)

Want to learn more about our
CDL Training: Class A Tractor Trailer program?

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WYOMISSING

2205 Ridgewood Rd

Wyomissing, PA 19610

P: (866) 481-9301

STATE LICENSURE

Berks Technical Institute is licensed by the Pennsylvania State Board of Private Licensed Schools.