Program Overview
The Class A Intermediate course is the first add-on development step after completing the Standard program. Over 40 hours you'll deepen your defensive driving skills, learn cargo securement and chaining, practice trailer coupling, and reinforce the inspection habits that employers expect from day one.
What You'll Learn
- Truckers Against Trafficking and whistleblower driver rights
- Defensive driving principles and hazard awareness
- Weather awareness and chaining procedures
- Cargo securement fundamentals
- Professional communication and customer service
- Trailer coupling and uncoupling
- Additional backing practice and safe maneuvering
- Reinforcement of strong pre-trip and post-trip inspection habits
- Instructor-led demonstrations and guided observation
Training Hours
| Advanced Driver Development Training | 40 hrs |
| Total Hours | 40 hrs |
Your Investment
Transparent Pricing. No Surprise Fees.
| Registration Fee | $100.00 |
| Tuition | $900.00 |
| Course Materials and Books | $200.00 |
| Sales Tax | $60.08 |
| Total | $1,260.08 |
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 when upgrading or renewing your CDL; 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.
Additional costs may apply depending on your situation. See our pricing page or contact us directly. We’ll make sure you understand the full picture before you commit.
Optional Costs (Only If They Apply to You)
These costs are not included in the tuition above and only apply in certain situations.
| Drug Testif school does not have a current test (within 30 days) on file | ~$50 – $60 |
| Medical Exam (DOT Physical)if student does not have a valid Medical Certificate; cost may vary by provider | ~$150 |
| Optional Online Theory Modulesupplemental classroom training; plus sales tax | $25 – $75 |
| Additional Training Hoursbeyond scheduled class hours; 2-hour minimum | $175 / hour |
Prices are estimates and may vary by vendor.
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Prices reflect Burlington location (8.9% sales tax). Ferndale rates may vary slightly.
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