ELDT Class B CDL 30-hour for Bus


Course number : CTTK-1208    ID : 156609   

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This course is designed for individuals interested in starting a commercial driving career who already have some familiarity with commercial vehicles or experience operating large vehicles. It fulfills the FMCSA Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) requirements and is open to students 18 years of age or older.

To earn a Class B CDL, you will train and test using Kirkwood Community College’s commercial vehicles. Upon successful completion, you will be qualified to operate Class B commercial vehicles, such as dump trucks or buses, with the option to obtain additional endorsements.

Tuition includes ELDT online theory instruction and 30 hours of in-person/behind-the-wheel (BTW) training. Tuition assistance may cover up to 100% of the program cost. To explore funding options, complete the referral form at www.kirkwood.edu/cefunding.

After holding a Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) for at least 14 days and completing both the ELDT coursework and the hands-on driving requirements, students must pass the CDL skills and driving test. To schedule this test, submit the CDL Drive Test Request form available on the Iowa Department of Transportation website: Schedule a CDL Drive Test with the Iowa DOT.

Class Details

5 Session(s)
Days of the Week :Multiple Days of the Week :
  Online 24/7.  
  Weekly - Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri.  

Location : Kirkwood Continuing Education Training Center Location : 
  Kirkwood Continuing Education Training Center.

Instructor : Chad Lerch 

CEUs : 4.56

 

Notice

Please read:  The following requirements must be completed before beginning the driving (LAB) portion of the class. Please note that some requirements may involve additional fees separate from the class tuition, as indicated:
  • Class B Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) with air brakes, dated at least 14 days before the start of class: $12 (valid for 1 year).
  • Register as a “student driver” in the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse by the first day of class: https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/register
  • Clearinghouse query completed: $20–$55.
  • Pre-employment drug screening completed within 30 days of class: $50–$100.
  • DOT physical exam: $80–$150.
  • Students will receive an email from the National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA) 1–2 business days prior to the class start date, with a link to the ELDT Direct self-paced online course. The course typically takes 8–12 hours to complete. If you have not received the email by the end of the day on Monday, please contact our Registration Team at 319-398-1022 or contactce@kirkwood.edu. Once you receive access to the course, you will have two weeks to complete it. Please be sure to check your inbox as well as your spam or junk folder.
  • ELDT online theory training must be completed before the first day of class. This training is student-paced through ELDT Direct.
  • Provide or have your instructor verify copies of your Class B CLP, driver’s license, medical card, drug screen results, and Clearinghouse query results on the first day of class.
  • A valid medical card (valid for 2 years) is required for students who plan to cross state lines.

Tuition: 

$1,800.00


Registration Closes On
Wednesday, September 30, 2026 @ 11:59 PM

Schedule Information

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s) Instructional Method
10/5/2026 - 10/18/2026 Online 24/7 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM N/A - Online Chad Lerch  Online
10/19/2026 - 10/23/2026 Weekly - Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 07:30 AM - 02:00 PM Cedar Rapids, Kirkwood Continuing Education Training Center  Map, Room: 1226 Chad Lerch  ClassRoom

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