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CDL Class A

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This CDL Class A training course is offered online, using a self-paced, and interactive learning approach. Upon completing the online part, students may then participate in the hands-on portion of the course at any of the 24 Community Colleges around the state.

Format

In-Person

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This CDL Class A training course is offered online, using a self-paced, and interactive learning approach. Upon completing the online part, students may then participate in the hands-on portion of the course at any of the 24 Community Colleges around the state. 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 successful completion of both online and hands-on portions of the course, a participant will receive an ACCS credential.

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Alabama

    Alabama

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

  • Adapt to Night Operations - Operate the vehicle efficiently under low-light conditions
  • Apply the necessary protocol to transport various types of goods and materials, whether regionally or nationally
  • Communicate and Signal Clearly - Use lights, horn, and other communication tools effectively
  • Comply with Hours of Service (HOS) Requirements - Track driving hours to meet federal regulations
  • Conduct Pre-Trip, Enroute, and Post-Trip Inspections - Thoroughly examine the vehicle for safety compliance and functionality
  • Control Skids and Recover from Emergencies - React effectively to prevent or recover from skids and jackknifing
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers53-3032.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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

  • Pre-trip and post-trip inspections — perform per FMCSA §396.13 on a daily route under a trainer's review.
  • Class A CDL operation in fair weather — drive routinely on familiar interstate corridors with a senior co-driver.
  • Hours-of-service rules and ELD entries — record correctly across an 11-hour drive shift.
  • Coupling and uncoupling (fifth wheel, glad-hands, brake lines) — execute to spec on a paved drop yard.
  • Backing into a 90-degree dock — complete in three attempts under a yard-jockey's spotter direction.
  • Trip-planning basics (rest stops, fuel, scales) — produce for a single-leg run with a dispatcher's review.
  • Bills of lading and shipping documents — sign and reconcile for a routine pickup and delivery.
  • Defensive driving fundamentals (following distance, smith system) — apply consistently on a familiar route.
  • Truck stop and roadside repair contacts — know when to call dispatch vs. attempt a self-fix.
  • Fuel-stop discipline (route, brand, cents-per-mile target) — follow the company's fueling plan.

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
90%
Placement Rate
92%