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 |