This program will prepare successful graduates for a primary occupation as an entry level truck driver for local or over the road driving positions. However, the final occupation of the student may vary depending on experience, education, and career advancement. Many graduates may obtain positions as dispatchers and safety directors after putting in a few years of driving. Some are required to obtain a CDL for their current positions as city utilities workers, mechanics, heavy equipment operators, independent contractors and driver managers.

• Applicants must be 18 years old; 21 years old if interested in interstate (crossing state lines aka. Over the road) driving positions
• Applicants must be able to:
  • Read, write and speak English
  • Understand highway traffic signs and signals
  • Converse with the general public
  • Respond to official inquiries
  • Make legible entries on reports and records as required by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
• Must be drug free and agree to drug testing requirements
• Must pass a Department of Transportation Medical Exam before starting the program
• Have a valid driver license at the time of enrollment

COURSE FEES (PAYABLE TO SKAGIT CITY TRUCKING SCHOOL):

• Registration fee: $100.00
• Tuition cost: $3,900.00
• Books: $200.00
• Supplies: $50.00
• Materials: $150.00

TOTAL COST FOR THE COURSE: $4,400.00

• Down payment: $650.00
• Payments due by the end of the Course: $3,750.00

ADDITIONAL FEES:

Department of Licensing Costs: $385.00

• Driving Abstract: $13.00
• Class A Learners Permit: $35.00
• Written Exams: $40.00
• Permit Printing fee: $10.00
• Skill Test Results Form: $175.00
• CDL Drivers License: $112.00

DOT Physical: $125.00

• Total Outside Costs: $510.00

We understand that not all students may be able to pay all upfront cost at once, so we have provided a weekly payment schedule below to ensure that payment is received for the training you receive during the continuation of the course. However, course costs must be paid in full before the student will be scheduled to test with the Department of Licensing.

WEEKLY PAYMENT SCHEDULE:

• Down payment upon registration: $650.00
• Total due Friday of the first week of training at 25% completion of course: $875.00
• Total due Friday of the second week of training at 50% completion of course: $1,000.00
• Total due Friday of the Third week of training at 75% completion of course: $1,875.00
• Grand Total: $3,750 (+ $650 down payment) = $4,400

Note: All payments must be received to obtain your “Certificate of Completion”

After completing your training, we will schedule you to be tested with the Department of Licensing, or certified 3rd party tester.

Observed Holidays:

New Years Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Patriots Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve & Day