Program Overview
Already hold a Class B or Class C CDL? This program closes the skills gap to Class A — combination-vehicle operation, tractor-trailer backing, coupling and uncoupling, and pre-trip inspection for Class A units. Training begins with 2 hours of classroom instruction followed by behind-the-wheel field training, customized to your existing experience level.
What You'll Learn
- Truckers Against Trafficking and whistleblower driver rights
- Combination-vehicle operation (tractor–trailer)
- Lane management, space management, merging, and highway driving
- Gear selection, shifting, and speed control under load
- Straight-line backing, offset, and alley-type maneuvers for Class A vehicles
- Mirror use, setups, and correcting drift safely
- Pre-trip and post-trip inspection of Class A tractor–trailer combinations
- Vehicle safety systems, defect recognition, and reporting
- Coupling and uncoupling procedures and inspections
- Instructor-led demonstrations and real-world scenario discussion
Training Hours Breakdown
Includes 2 hours of classroom instruction followed by behind-the-wheel field training. Hours are fixed; content is adjusted to your existing skills.
Required under 49 CFR Part 380 — Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) regulations.
| Classroom Instruction | 2 hrs |
| Behind-the-Wheel Street Driving | 18 hrs |
| Backing Maneuvers | 16 hrs |
| Proficiency Training | 16 hrs |
| Observation Hours | 30 hrs |
| Total Hours | 82 hrs |
Your Investment
Transparent Pricing. No Surprise Fees.
| Registration Fee | $100.00 |
| Tuition | $3,494.75 |
| Course Materials and Books | $200.00 |
| Drug Test | $50.00 |
| DOT Physical | $150.00 |
| Knowledge Test (1 attempt) | $35.00 |
| Commercial Learner's Permit | $40.00 |
| Skills Test (1 attempt) | $175.00 |
| WA State Skills Test Payment Fee | $5.25 |
| Sales Tax | $57.38 |
| Total | $4,307.38 |
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Other Costs Paid Direct to WA DOL
These fees are not included in the tuition above. They are paid directly to the Washington State Department of Licensing.
| WA Driving Record (MVR / full abstract)paid direct to WA DOL | $15 |
| Final license fee (CDL card)paid direct to WA DOL after passing skills test; exact amount set by DOL based on license expiration date | ~$37 – $130 |
See current WA DOL fee schedules: driving records · commercial driver licenses.
If Additional Time Is Needed
Retest fees ($175/attempt skills test · $35/attempt knowledge test), makeup sessions for unapproved absences, and 1:1 tutoring are billed separately. Most students complete the program without these — they depend on individual progress.
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Prices reflect Burlington location (8.9% sales tax). Ferndale rates may vary slightly.
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