Class A CDL Training Course

Our Class A CDL Training Course will consist of 160 hours of instruction required by the Washington State Department of Licensing. Each training course hour will be no less than 60 minutes.  Students will be required to attend training for 20 days, eight hours a day from 8:00am to 4:30pm allowing half an hour for a lunch break.

The Class A CDL Training Course will be framed under the Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administrations Entry Level Training Requirements in accordance with CFR 380.503 and the Curriculum Standard Guidelines for Tractor-Trailer Drivers set by the Washington State Department of Licensing.

As of April 1, 2015, Washington State is requiring that you have your CDL permit for 14 days before you can take your skills test.

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): Price to increase $250.00 January 1, 2025.

  • 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

Day Class Course Dates:
JANUARY 2 thru 29-Jan JULY 15 thru 9-Aug
JANUARY 8 thru 2-Feb JULY 22 thru 16-Aug
JANUARY 29 thru 23-Feb AUGUST 12 thru 27-Jun
FEBRUARY 5 thru 1-Mar AUGUST 19 thru 16-Sep
FEBRUARY 26 thru 22-Mar SEPTEMBER 9 thru 7-Oct
MARCH 4 thru 29-Mar SEPTEMBER 16 thru 14-Oct
MARCH 25 thru 19-Apr OCTOBER 7 thru 1-Nov
APRIL 1 thru 26-Apr OCTOBER 14 thru 8-Nov
APRIL 22 thru 17-May NOVEMBER 4 thru 2-Dec
APRIL 29 thru 24-May NOVEMBER 12 thru 9-Dec
MAY 20 thru 17-Jun DECEMBER 2 thru 31-Dec
MAY 28 thru 24-Jun JANUARY 2025 6 thru 31-Jan
JUNE 17 thru 15-Jul
JUNE 24 thru 22-Jul

 

Weekend Course Dates:
JANUARY 6 thru 10-Mar AUGUST 3 thru 6-Oct
MARCH 16 thru 19-May OCTOBER 12 thru 15-Dec
MAY 25 thru 28-Jul JANUARY 2025 4 thru 9-Mar

 

Observed Holidays:

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

2025 CLASS DATES

DAY COURSE

JANUARY 6 thru 31-Jan
JANUARY 13 thru 7-Feb
FEBRUARY 3 thru 28-Feb
FEBRUARY 10 thru 7-Mar
MARCH 3 thru 28-Mar
MARCH 10 thru 4-Apr
MARCH 31 thru 25-Apr
APRIL 7 thru 2-May
APRIL 28 thru 23-May
MAY 5 thru 2-Jun
MAY 27 thru 23-Jun
JUNE 2 thru 27-Jun
JUNE 23 thru 21-Jul
JUNE 30 thru 28-Jul
JULY 21 thru 15-Aug
JULY 28 thru 22-Aug
AUGUST 18 thru 16-Sep
AUGUST 25 thru 23-Sep
SEPTEMBER 15 thru 10-Oct
SEPTEMBER 22 thru 17-Oct
OCTOBER 13 thru 7-Nov
OCTOBER 20 thru 17-Nov
NOVEMBER 10 thru 10-Dec
NOVEMBER 17 thru 16-Dec
DECEMBER 8 thru 7-Jan
JANUARY 2026 5 thru 30-Jan

 

WEEKEND ONLY COURSE

JANUARY 4 thru 9-Mar
MARCH 15 thru 18-May
MAY 24 thru 27-Jul
AUGUST 2 thru 5-Oct
OCTOBER 11 thru 14-Dec
JANUARY 2026 3 thru 9-Mar

 

 

Class B and Class C CDL Training Course

Our Class B & Class C CDL Training Course will consist of 80 hours of instruction required by the Washington State Department of Licensing. Each training course hour will be no less than 60 minutes. Students will attend training for 3 weeks, from 8:00am to 4:30pm allowing half an hour for a lunch break.

The Class B and Class C CDL Training Course will be framed under the Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administrations Entry Level Training Requirements in accordance with CFR 380.503 and the Curriculum Standard Guidelines for Tractor-Trailer Drivers set by the Washington State Department of Licensing.

If you would like to obtain your Passenger bus there will be an additional 14 hours of training.

If you want to obtain your School bus and Passenger bus there will be an additional 30 hours of training.

If you are upgrading from a CDL C to B the course will require 40 hours of training.

As of April 1, 2015, Washington State is requiring that you have your CDL permit for 14 days before you can take your skills test.

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. 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): Price to increase $250.00 January 1, 2025.

  • Registration fee: $100.00
  • Tuition costs: $2,800.00
  • Books: $200.00
  • Supplies: $50.00
  • Materials: $150.00
TOTAL COST FOR THE COURSE: $3,300.00
  • Down payment: $650.00
  • Payments due by the end of the Course: $2,650.00

ADDITIONAL FEES:

Department of Licensing Costs: $385.00

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

DOT Physical: $125.00

  • Total: $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: CDL B

  • Course Down Payment(week 1): $650.00
  • Due the third day of training or at 25% completion of course: $500.00
  • Due the fifth day of training or at 50% completion of course: $500.00
  • Due the last day of class or at 100% completion of course: $1,650.00
  • 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

Day Class Course Dates:
JANUARY 2 thru 29-Jan JULY 15 thru 9-Aug
JANUARY 8 thru 2-Feb JULY 22 thru 16-Aug
JANUARY 29 thru 23-Feb AUGUST 12 thru 27-Jun
FEBRUARY 5 thru 1-Mar AUGUST 19 thru 16-Sep
FEBRUARY 26 thru 22-Mar SEPTEMBER 9 thru 7-Oct
MARCH 4 thru 29-Mar SEPTEMBER 16 thru 14-Oct
MARCH 25 thru 19-Apr OCTOBER 7 thru 1-Nov
APRIL 1 thru 26-Apr OCTOBER 14 thru 8-Nov
APRIL 22 thru 17-May NOVEMBER 4 thru 2-Dec
APRIL 29 thru 24-May NOVEMBER 12 thru 9-Dec
MAY 20 thru 17-Jun DECEMBER 2 thru 31-Dec
MAY 28 thru 24-Jun JANUARY 2025 6 thru 31-Jan
JUNE 17 thru 15-Jul
JUNE 24 thru 22-Jul

 

Weekend Course Dates:
JANUARY 6 thru 10-Mar AUGUST 3 thru 6-Oct
MARCH 16 thru 19-May OCTOBER 12 thru 15-Dec
MAY 25 thru 28-Jul JANUARY 2025 4 thru 9-Mar

 

Observed Holidays:

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

2025 COURSE DATES

JANUARY 6 thru 24-Jan
FEBRUARY 3 thru 21-Feb
MARCH 3 thru 21-Mar
MARCH 31 thru 18-Apr
APRIL 28 thru 16-May
MAY 27 thru 16-Jun
JUNE 23 thru 14-Jul
JULY 21 thru 8-Aug
AUGUST 18 thru 8-Sep
SEPTEMBER 15 thru 3-Oct
OCTOBER 13 thru 31-Oct
NOVEMBER 10 thru 2-Dec
DECEMBER 8 thru 30-Dec
JANUARY 2025 5 thru 23-Jan

 

CLASS A, B & C CDL PROGRAMS AVAILABLE

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