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Commercial Driver's License (CDL – Class A, B & Endorsements)

Wallace State Community College

LicenseNon-creditCIP: 49.0205

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The Commercial Driver's License (CDL) program prepares participants for Class A and Class B commercial driving careers through classroom instruction and hands-on vehicle operation. Students develop the knowledge and driving skills needed to safely operate commercial vehicles, meet federal regulations, and prepare for Alabama CDL licensure and endorsement testing.

Duration

160 hours

Cost

0 - 3500Show moreShow less

Format

In-Person, Hybrid

Dates

Since Mar 2013

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Program Details

Detailed information about this program

This workforce training program combines classroom theory with behind-the-wheel instruction to prepare participants for Class A and Class B Commercial Driver's Licenses and selected endorsements. Students receive training in vehicle inspection, basic control skills, backing, road driving, safety regulations, cargo handling, route planning, and defensive driving. Upon successful completion, participants test with a Wallace State certified ALEA examiner to obtain Alabama CDL licensure.

Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

Exam Requirements

Participants must demonstrate competency in all required commercial driving skills and successfully pass the Alabama CDL knowledge and skills examinations. The skills examination includes a pre-trip vehicle inspection, basic vehicle control, and on-road driving evaluation administered by a Wallace State certified ALEA examiner. Additional written and/or skills testing is required for applicable CDL endorsements.

Financial Aid

Eligible funding programs

Pell GrantVeterans Benefits (GI Bill)WIOAState Grant Programs

Scholarships

Skills for Success Pathways to Prosperity eligible - https://www.accs.edu/community-college/pathways-to-prosperity-scholarship/

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

  • Commercial Vehicle Operation
  • Pre-Trip Vehicle Inspection
  • Vehicle Safety
  • Basic Control Skills
  • Backing Maneuvers
  • Road Driving
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs53-3053.00
  • Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity53-3052.00
  • Bus Drivers, School53-3051.00
  • Light Truck Drivers53-3033.00
  • Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers53-3032.00
  • Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary25-1194.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on License)

  • Pre-trip vehicle inspection checklist — complete under supervisor direction by checking lights, brakes, horn, and windshield wipers before each shift.
  • Tire pressure and fluid levels — verify and adjust following written procedures at a depot or staging area.
  • Traffic regulations and posted speed limits — observe and follow under direct guidance while driving assigned routes in familiar local areas.
  • Passenger safety rules — communicate basic seat-belt and boarding requirements to riders using scripted prompts provided by the employer.
  • Scheduled pickup and drop-off stops — navigate using a printed route sheet or GPS app while completing supervised runs on a fixed neighborhood circuit.
  • Vehicle malfunction indicators — recognize dashboard warning lights and report observed issues immediately to a lead driver or dispatcher.
  • Wheelchair lift operation — activate and secure the lift mechanism under direct instruction when transporting passengers with mobility devices.
  • Fuel and routine fluid top-offs — perform basic maintenance tasks such as adding gasoline, oil, and washer fluid at a company fueling station.
  • Dispatcher instructions — receive and confirm trip assignments via radio or mobile device using clear, concise acknowledgment responses.
  • Customer service interactions — greet passengers and respond to simple inquiries with courteous, scripted language during introductory supervised rides.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
99%
Placement Rate
7%