Commercial Driver's License Training

Learn to safely operate trucks, and receive a working knowledge of the trucking industry.

What is Commercial Driver's License?

Jefferson’s CDL training program will prepare students with the skills necessary to obtain their full CDL A license. The class will meet for 40 hours of in class training and 120 hours of range and road training. Students will test at the conclusion of the class at the state testing center using a Jefferson CDL truck and trailer.

This CDLA program meets all the requirements for ELDT (entry level driver training) as set forth by the FMCSA that began on Feb 7, 2022.

Getting Started

What are my degree, diploma, and certificate options?

How Do I Pay For This?

• Tuition is $5,000.
• Tuition does not include the following student fees to the circuit clerk’s office: CDL application $24, permit $11, skills testing $50, original CDL $40 (total $125).
• Tuition to be paid in full before the first day of class.
• Acceptable payment methods: cash, credit card, bank check, or student loan.
• There are opportunities for sponsorship through trucking companies.
• Federal Financial Aid Grants and loans will NOT pay for this program. The Work Ready Scholarship will sometimes pay $1,092 and students are responsible for the balance of $3,908. Contact Work Ready by emailing

How do I apply?

What Else Do I Need to Know?

Length of Program

Additional Information

• Read and write the English language fluently.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Meet the Federal DOT physical requirements, including a drug screen.
• Have a valid driver's license at the time of registration.
• Attempt to obtain the learner’s permit before class starts.