Class A
This CDL Class A training course is offered online, using a self-paced and interactive learning approach. Upon completing the online part, students may participate in the course’s hands-on Behind the Wheel portion on campus. After each lesson, drivers must take a quiz and score 80% or greater. Launch a much-needed, skilled truck driving career that prepares you to take and pass the federal CDL test.
Practice safely maintaining and maneuvering trucks into traffic loading or unloading positions, and in and out of parking spaces. Apply the necessary protocol to transport various types of goods and materials, whether regionally or nationally. Demonstrate how to operate important equipment, including truck cab computers, CB radios, and tools for basic maintenance conditions.
Upon successfully completing both online and hands-on portions of the course, a participant will receive a Wallace Community College certificate.
Class B
This CDL Class B training course is offered online, using a self-paced and interactive learning approach. Upon completing the online part, drivers will participate in behind-the-wheel on campus. This course aims to teach students how to operate a box truck with air brakes and a six-speed manual transmission. Class B CDLs are required to drive vehicles with gross vehicle weight ratings (GVWRs) over 26,001 pounds and towing capacities under 10,000 pounds. In most cases, Class B vehicles don’t have trailers. In this course, drivers will learn how to get a Class B CDL with air brakes, comply with FMCSA regulations, use logbooks electronically and on paper, read maps, and enroll in the FMCSA’s Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. During the course, drivers will learn how to perform a pre-trip safety inspection and learn the basic control skills for the Alabama CDL test. Additional topics include straight-line backing, offset backing, and 90-degree backing. Drivers will also learn how to operate on the road safely. There are topics like city and highway operations, hazardous perceptions, speed and space management, lane control, sign identification, and Class B bridge heights. After each lesson, drivers must take a quiz and score 80% or greater. After completing the online element of the course, drivers will participate in the behind-the-wheel portion of the course on campus. When drivers finish this course and pass the state exam, an unrestricted Class B license is achieved. Upon successfully completing both online and hands-on portions of the course, a participant will receive a Wallace Community College certificate.
Endorsements Available:
Hazmat Endorsement
Potential students please email mcole@wallace.edu for information on the CDL Training and Endorsements Program.
Employers click here to submit your interest for scheduling training for your existing employees. Please include the following: your name, business name, phone number, and type of training being requested.
REQUIREMENTS FOR CDL TRAINING:
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Valid Alabama Driver’s License
- Class A CDL Permit (A or B) (Must Pass general knowledge, combinations, and air brakes portions)
- DOT Physical
- DOT Drug Screen (Wallace Community College will provide perspective students with a DOT Drug Test Release of Results form).
- 3-Year Motor Vehicle Driving Record (MVR)
In compliance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, students must provide a copy of their Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) and the results of DOT controlled substance test to the point of contact at the College before the first day of class.