West Boylston CDL TRAINING CLASS A TRACTOR-TRAILER
CDL Class A ELDT Theory and Behind the Wheel
WEEKDAY CDL Classes
160 Hours / 8 Weeks
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
(1st 60 Hours in Classroom)
8:00AM – 12:00 PM or 12:30PM-4:30PM
(Next 100 Hours in Field)
Tuition: $8,210.00
Admin Fee (Non-refundable)- $50.00
Total Cost: $8,260.00
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Tuition Deposit (to reserve a spot in a class) = $150.00
Estimated Mass RMV Fees = $160.00 (paid directly to the Mass RMV)
Other Fees Due at Time of Enrollment: $90 Drug Test Fee (If CMSC Parker pays for a student’s Drug Test, the $90 fee is non-refundable).
$100 DOT Medical Exam Fee. (If CMSC Parker pays for a student’s DOT Medical Exam, the $100 fee is non-refundable).
DRUG TESTING – Federal regulations require that all Student Drivers complete pre-screen drug testing & enroll in a random drug/alcohol testing program.
Must be a US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident or Non-Domiciled CDL Applicant.
* Pricing effective January 1, 2024
WEEKEND CDL CLASSES
160 Hours / 10 Weekends
(1st 60 Hours in Classroom & Next 100 Hours in Field)
Saturday to Sunday: 8:00am – 4:00pm
Tuition: $8,210.00
Admin Fee (Non-Refundable)-$50.00
Total Cost: $8,260.00
Learn More
Tuition Deposit (to reserve a spot in a class) = $150.00
Estimated Mass RMV Fees = $160.00 (paid directly to the Mass RMV)
Other Fees Due at Time of Enrollment: $90 Drug Test Fee (If CMSC Parker pays for a student’s Drug Test, the $90 fee is non-refundable).
$100 DOT Exam Fee. (If CMSC Parker pays for a student’s DOT Medical Exam, the & $100 fee is non-refundable.)
DRUG TESTING – Federal regulations require that all Student Drivers complete pre-screen drug testing & enroll in a random drug/alcohol testing program.
Must be a US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident or Non-Domiciled CDL Applicant.
Pricing effective January 1, 2024
CLASS A THEORY INSTRUCTION CLASSROOM TRAINING (60 HOURS)
Basic Operation
- – Orientation
- – Control Systems/Dashboard
- – Pre-and Post-Trip Inspections
- – Basic Control
- – Shifting/Operating Transmissions
- – Backing and Docking
- – Coupling and Uncoupling
Safe Operating Procedures
- – Visual Search
- – Communication
- – Distracted Driving
- – Speed Management
- – Space Management
- – Night Operation
- – Extreme Driving Conditions
Advanced Operating Practices
- – Hazard Perception
- – Skid Control/Recovery, Jackknifing, & Other
- – Emergencies
- – Railroad-Highway Grade Crossings
Vehicle Systems and Reporting Malfunctions
- – Identification and Diagnosis of Malfunctions
- – Roadside Inspections
- – Maintenance
Non-Driving Activities
- – Handling and Documenting Cargo
- – Environmental Compliance Issues
- – Hours of Service Requirements
- – Fatigue and Wellness Awareness
- – Post-Crash Procedures
- – External Communications
- – Whistleblower/Coercion
- – Trip Planning
- – Drugs/Alcohol
- – Medical Requirements
CLASS A BEHIND THE WHEEL (100 HOURS)
Range Training
- – Vehicle Inspection Pre-Trip/Enroute/Post-Trip
- – Straight Line Backing
- – Alley Dock Backing (45/90 Degree)
- – Off-Set Backing
- – Parallel Parking Blind Side
- – Parallel Parking Sight Side
- – Coupling and Uncoupling
Public Road Training
- – Vehicle Controls Including: Left Turn, Right Turns, Lane Changes, Curves at Highway Speeds, and Entry and Exit on the Interstate or Controlled Access Highway
- – Shifting/Transmission
- – Communications/Signaling
- – Visual Search
- – Speed and Space Management
- – Safe Driver Behavior
- – Hours of Service (HOS) Requirements
- – Hazard Perception
- – Railroad (RR)-Highway Grade Crossing
- – Night Operation
- – Extreme Driving Conditions
- – Skid Control/Recovery, Jackknifing, and Other Emergencies
