This course is a study of basic theories, applied laws, and practices related to operating a commercial vehicle under the guidelines of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMSCA) and the Arizona Department of Transportation/ Motor Vehicle Division (ADOT MVD). Instruction will include preparation for doubles and triples, tankers, and hazmat endorsements. The successful student will test with ADOT MVD at the end of the course to receive their Class A CDL Learners Permit. Students must be a minimum age of 18 years old at the start of class, provide a birth certificate or U.S. passport, have a valid Arizona motor vehicle license for a minimum of one year, be an Arizona resident, be at least 21 years old to transport placarded amounts of hazardous material or work in interstate commerce, and obtain a U.S. Department of Transportation Medical Certificate. Students who are between 18 and 21 years of age are restricted to driving only in Arizona and transporting non-placarded amounts of hazardous material. Potential students should be aware prospective employers will review their MVD driving records and may require a five year background records check.

Students must have a current CDL Learners Permit from Arizona Department of Transportation/Motor Vehicle Division (ADOT MVD) and a current U.S. Department of Transportation Medical Certificate. This course covers commercial vehicle inspections and continued skill development of combination vehicle maneuvers including braking, turning, shifting, space management, and speed control. Students will follow Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and ADOT guidelines and rules while driving the commercial vehicle on the open road. This course requires an additional course fee.