Class A CDL- Commercial Driver License Training Information Packet Montgomery College Workforce Development & Continuing Education Business, Information Technology and Safety Transportation Safety Institute Commercial Vehicle Training Program Gaithersburg Business Training Center 12 South Summit Avenue Gaithersburg, MD 20877 Phone: 240-567-2577 Fax: 240-567-1890 cdl@montgomerycollege.edu
Thank you for your interest. Register with Montgomery College for your Class-A CDL Training! Courses take place at Community College of Baltimore County, Hunt Valley and Sparrows Point sites. Montgomery College Community College of Baltimore County Community College of Baltimore County
Class A Commercial Driver License Training Address: CCBC Hunt Valley (Classroom Location): Attn: CVT/CDL Program 11101 McCormick Road Suite 108, Hunt Valley, MD 21031 Commercial Vehicle Training Center (range/road training): (Sparrows Point, Maryland) Riverside Drive and Bethlehem Blvd. 21219 Class A Course Information CDL-A 6 Weeks 4 days classroom, 26 days range/road Must have CDL Class A Learners Permit and other required documents to register Price: $ 4,295 Payable to Montgomery College CDL-A 6 Weeks Upgrade from Class B 4 day s classroom/26 day s range/road Must have Class B License and CDL Class A Learners Permit to register Price: $ 3, 795 Payable to Montgomery College Upcoming Course Dates CDL Class A 6 weeks, 225 hours Registration Deadline Start Date End Date (and CDL Upgrade from Class B to Class A) 07/13/15 07/20/15 08/28/15 08/24/15 08/31/15 10/09/15 10/5/15 10/12/15 11/20/15 11/16/15 11/23/15 01/15/16 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS What number do I call for more information, registration and billing, orientation or intake interviews? 240-567-1895 What endorsements should I test for when obtaining my CDL Learner s Permit? You should be tested on following knowledge test/endorsements: CDL-A: General Knowledge, Air Brakes, Combinations (Mandatory) Tanker, Doubles and Triples, and Hazmat (Optional) MVA s CDL Learner s Permit test You will be required to provide your Department of Transportation Medical Card (DOT) and your Completed Physical Form signed by a doctor. Remember, you must have a current DOT Physical Card when you go to the MVA to take the LP test. After you have passed the MVA written test and obtained your CDL Learner s Permit with the appropriate endorsements, you are eligible to enroll in our Commercial Vehicle Training Program, Class A course. Do applicants take drug screening? Yes. This cost is included in your tuition. How many instructional (clock) hours are in the program? CDL-A/CDL-A Upgrade: 15 hours (classroom)/210 hours (range/road): 225 total hours What is the typical student to instructor ratio? There is a 4:1 ratio in our CDL-A program
When are classes held? All classroom days are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Hunt Valley Center, 11101 McCormick Road, Hunt Valley, Maryland 21031 All range/road training is 7:00 am to 3:00 pm CVT Center Riverside Drive/and Bethlehem Blvd. 21219 (Sparrows Point, Maryland) Attendance Policy/ MVA Skills Testing Policy A minimum of 80% attendance is required to receive a Course Completion grade from Montgomery College and a CCBC Continuing Education Certificate of Completion for this course. Course Expectations: **Lateness (:30 minutes) Second Lateness- verbal warning from Program Coordinator Fourth Lateness -written, and final warning Sixth Lateness- termination from program **Attendance Second absence: verbal warning from Program Coordinator, and, if applicable, the student s funding source and/or Montgomery College Transportation Safety Institute will be notified. Third unexcused absence - merits removal from the program. If a student can show documented proof of excused absences, the student may be re-enrolled into the next available training program. Three consecutive absences without notification will be considered as program abandonment. Students will be removed from the program immediately. D.O.T. DRUG SCREEN AGREEMENT I voluntarily agree to complete an examination Drug Screen test. I understand that I must pass the drug screen test in order to participate in the program. Refunds are not granted for failure to pass the drug screen. I further agree to and understand that the College can, at any time, require me to complete a drug screen test at no additional cost to me. MVA Skills/Road Testing Policy The Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) will arrange for up to two (2) Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) Skills Tests. If a student fails his/her 2nd MVA skills test, and wishes to be tested a third and final time, he/she must register in the next available CDL Review course at a cost of $100.00 in county resident, and $105.00 out of county resident. The CDL Review course is a required half day session prior to a third and final exam, and the practice dates are available by appointment only. The retest practice exams will be scheduled from 7:00 am- 11:00am or 11:00 am-3:00 pm Monday-Friday. Each of these time slots represents a half day session. This date will be assigned at the discretion of the instructor, and the availability of training equipment. Students will not be allowed to take their third, and final MVA Skills test until the practice test has been completed. I have read the above information and understand the nature of The Community College of Baltimore County s MVA Testing, Drug Screening Policy, and Attendance Policy as it relates to the COMMERCIAL VEHICLE TRAINING PROGRAM. If a student does not complete the CDL program, no monies will be refunded.
Potential Payment Options Direct Payment: Some students are in a position to write a check or use a credit card to pay for their training; Montgomery College accepts both methods. Please call 240-567-2589 to make a registration appointment. For County Residents: The Montgomery County Worksource Montgomery, formerly Montgomery Works provides an array of services for job seekers including career counseling, job placement assistance, resume development, short-term training, veterans services, job search seminars and more. If you are presently unemployed, you may be eligible for a variety of services, which may include a training stipend to learn new occupational skills prior to re-entering the workforce. For more information, please call (301) 946-1806 (Wheaton- 11002 Veirs Mill Road, 1st Floor Wheaton, MD 20902), or 240-777-2050 (Germantown- 12900 Middlebrook Road Germantown, MD 20874) info@montgomeryworks.com Division of Rehabilitation Services: If you have a physical or emotional barrier to employment, you may be eligible to receive services and training through the Maryland State Department of Education, Division of Rehabilitation Services. Offices are located throughout the state. Please call 301-949-3750 Veterans: If you were injured while serving in the United States Armed Services, you may be eligible for vocational assessment and training stipends from the Division of Veteran s Affairs 301-929-4378 or 301-929-4350 x2005 Wheaton Regional Office.