Road-Skills---Assessments

Training & Testing

CDL A: This 20-hour program consists of 18 hours of individualized training for drivers with general experience who would like to obtain a CDL A to drive a combination vehicle (tractor-trailer), including up to 2 hours time for road test. Includes instruction on pre-trip inspection, air brake testing, and a driving assessment. Additional time may be required at instructor’s discretion. Prerequisites: Age 19, completed written testing at DMV, Current Driver License, IA permit, and DOT physical. Tuition: $2,850.00 $200 non-refundable deposit required at time of scheduling. Additional Costs: License Fee at DMV, Anchorage (only) $25 Road Test Fee.

CDL B: This 20-hour program consists of 18 hours of individualized training for drivers with general experience who would like to obtain a CDL B to drive straight trucks, dump trucks, or any vehicle that requires a CDL B to drive (except buses which require a separate road test), including up to 2-hours time for road test. Prerequisites: Age 19, Current Driver License, completed written testing at DMV, IB permit, and DOT physical. Tuition: $2,850.00 $200 non-refundable deposit required at time of scheduling. Additional Costs: Anchorage (only) $25 Road Test Fee.

ROAD SKILLS ASSESSMENT - CDL A/B: This 10-hour program consists of 8 hours of individualized training for drivers with significant experience who want to get a CDL, including up to 2-hours time for road test. Includes instruction on pre-trip inspection, air brake testing, and a driving assessment. Additional time may be required at instructor’s discretion. Prerequisites: Age 19, completed written testing at DMV, Current Driver License, IA/IB permit, and DOT physical. Tuition: Anchorage $1,500.00 Fees: $25 (road test fee). Fairbanks $1,500.00. $200 non-refundable deposit required at time of scheduling.

ROAD SKILLS ASSESSMENT - CDL A/B: This 5-hour program consists of 3-hours review for the HIGHLY EXPERIENCED DRIVER who would like to get a CDL. This includes review on pre-trip inspection, air brake testing, a driving assessment, and up to 2 hours time for road test. Additional time may be required at instructor’s discretion. Prerequisites: Age 19, completed written testing at DMV, Current Driver License, IA/IB permit, DOT physical, and documented experience as a CDL driver. Tuition: Anchorage $800.00 Fees: $25 (road test fee). Fairbanks $800.00 $200 non-refundable deposit required at time of scheduling.

ROAD SKILLS ASSESSMENT - CDL B Passenger Bus: This 4-hour program consists of up to 3-hours of individualized training for drivers who would like to get a CDL B Passenger Bus. This includes pre-trip inspection, air brake testing, a driving assessment, and up to 1-1/2 hours time for road test. Additional time may be required at instructor’s discretion. Prerequisites: Age 19, completed written testing at DMV, Current Driver License, IB permit (not required for existing CDL A/B holders), and DOT physical. Tuition: Anchorage $725.00 Fees: $25 (road test fee). Fairbanks $725.00 $200 non-refundable deposit required at time of scheduling.

ROAD SKILLS REFRESHER – CDL A/B: This program consists of a 4-hour block of time with an instructor for refresher training in a Class A or B vehicle. Additional time may be purchased by the hour. Prerequisites: Current CDL A or B, & DOT physical. Tuition: $725.00. $200 non-refundable deposit required at time of scheduling. Additional time is $125 per hour.

The trucking industry is a demanding field that requires rigorous training. The implementation of new standards and government regulations has made it necessary to standardize industry training. The average citizen living throughout America realizes the potential destructive power big rigs possess and wants to be sure that the operators of these sizable vehicles are competent.

It has been said, “If someone has it, a truck brought it.” There is more truth to this statement than one might imagine. Either the material used to produce a product or a truck handled the delivery of the product itself somewhere along the line. The amount of freight traffic on our highways supports this statement and the number of trucks is growing.

The Federal Motor Carrier Code of Regulations requires specialized training in a variety of areas, including the handling of hazardous materials, hours of service (logbooks), and oversize and overweight loads. These regulations are constantly being amended, so it is easy to understand why today’s professional tractor-trailer drivers must improve their skills to keep pace with this ever-changing industry.

We, at the Center for Employment Education, work diligently to provide the best training available to residents of the State of Alaska. Our instructors have years of experience in the transportation industry, and they are constantly upgrading their skills in order to maintain the highest standards as industry leaders in professional driving education.

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