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ETI TECHNICAL COLLEGE OF NILES CDL CLASS B 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.

Admissions Requirements: The following requirements follow the regulated curriculum mandated by the Ohio Department of Public Safety

  1. 18 years of age (Ohio) and 21 years of age (Nationwide)
  2. Have a valid Ohio Driver’s License
  3. Obtain a Temporary Commercial Learner Permit
  4. Obtain proof of Department of Transportation Physical
  5. Complete a 5-panel drug screen.

Class Dates
Class #

January 26 – March 02, 2026
CLOSED: February 16, 2026
#13
March 02 – April 03, 2026
#14
April 07 – May 11, 2026
CLOSED: April 06, 2026
#15
May 11 – June 15, 2026
CLOSED: May 25, 2026
#16
June 15 – July 21, 2026
CLOSED: June 19, July 03, 2026
#17
July 20 – August 21, 2026
#18
August 24 – September 28, 2026
CLOSED: September 07, 2026
#19
September 28 – November 02, 2026
CLOSED: October 12, 2026
#20
November 02 – December 09, 2026
CLOSED: November 11, 26–27, 2026
#21

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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 5 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.

Tuition for Class A is $3,691 and includes a $50 nonrefundable registration fee, a 5-Panel DOT Drug Test, and DOT Physical. The course fees do NOT include the following costs: Permit, Background Check: 

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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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