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ELDT Class B CDL 50 Hour

Course number : CTTK-1207   ID : 148589   
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This course is for those who desire a commercial driver career with little to no knowledge of driving commercial vehicles. This approved FMCSA Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) course is for interested students that are 18 years of age or older. To get a Class B CDL, you will utilize the Kirkwood Community College commercial vehicles to train and test for your license. After completion of the class, you will be able to drive qualifying Class B commercial vehicles such as a dump truck or bus with additional endorsements. Tuition includes ELDT online theory training, 1 week in person for behind-the-wheel training, an additional 1-2 days of practice time as identified by the course instructor, and testing with a Certified Iowa DOT 3rd Party Examiner at our site. Tuition assistance may fund up to 100 percent of your registration cost for this program. Fill out our funding referral form at www.kirkwood.edu/cefunding. Registration deadline is 11:59 PM on Sunday two weeks prior to class start date.

Class Details

8 Session(s)
Weekly - Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri

Location
Kirkwood Continuing Education Training Center

Instructor
Chad Lerch 

CEUs : 7.5

 

Notice

Please read:  The following requirements must be completed prior to testing and proof must be brought on the day first day of class:
  • Class B permit with air brakes dated at least 14 days prior to testing : $12 (Class B Permit valid for 1 year)
  • DOT Physical : $80-150
  • Pre-employment Drug Screening must be completed within 10 days of the testing : $50-$100
  • ELDT online theory training must be complete prior to arrival for the first day of class. The online theory training is through ELDT Direct. Students will get an email to start this course 2 weeks prior to their class dates.
  • For testers wanting to cross state lines, a valid medical card will also be required
  • Register as a driver on the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearing house by the first day of class (https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/register)

Tuition: 

$2,400.00


Registration Closes On
Sunday, May 18, 2025 @ 11:59 PM

Schedule Information

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s) Instructional Method
1/27/2025 - 2/5/2025 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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