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ETI TECHNICAL COLLEGE CDL CLASS A TRUCK DRIVING COURSE
This program is intended for individuals who do not have knowledge or experience in tractor-trailer driving and prepares the student for the Ohio Commercial Driver’s License licensing examination and entry-level employment as a driver in the trucking industry.
Admission Requirements
- 18 years of age (Ohio) and 21 years of age (Nationwide)
- Have a valid Ohio Driver’s License
- Pass Entrance Exam
- Obtain a Class A permit with no E restrictions on permit (manual transmission). Do not let BMV alter their regular driver's license, i.e.: hole punch.
- Pass a 5-panel DOT drug test (Accord Occupational Health Services, 1 Petro Pl, Girard OHIO).
- Pass DOT Physical (Accord Occupational Health Services, Girard OHIO).
- Clean driving record
- Pass a background check
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Scheduled Class Times Are:
Week 1 – 40 hour Classroom instruction
Monday – Friday 8 AM – 4:30 PM
Week 2 – 40 hour Yard instruction
Monday – Friday 8 AM – 4:30 PM
Week 3 & 4 -80 Hours Combination Range and Road Training
Monday – Friday 8 AM – 4:30 PM
The CDL Training course is a 160 clock hour program. A Certificate of Completion is awarded upon the successful completion of all requirements of the program. Classes will be held Monday – Friday 8 AM – 4:30 PM and are held for five weeks. All class starting schedules for any program are determined by ETI and are subject to change without notice. This program is not eligible for Federal Financial Aid.
All enrollees must pass a permit test per Department of Public Safety, a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical, a five (5) panel DOT drug test, a school entrance assessment. Applicants are responsible for obtaining a Class A or Class B permit. Applicants must be 18 years of age, provide a high school diploma or GED, a copy of a valid Driver’s License, current Background Check, and Clean Driving record before the start of classes.
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ETI Technical College of Niles
2076 Youngstown-Warren Rd.
Niles, OH 44446
Phone: (330) 652-9919
Fax: (330) 652-4399
Email: info@eticollege.edu
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