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ETI TECHNICAL COLLEGE OF NILES
CDL TRAINING CLASS B

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 Class B permit with no E restrictions on the permit (manual transmission). Do not let the BMV alter their regular driver’s license, i.e.: hole punch.
  4. Obtain proof of Department of Transportation Physical
  5. Pass a 5-panel DOT drug test (Accord Occupational Health Services, 1 Petro Pl, Girard, Ohio).
  6. Pass a DOT Physical (Accord Occupational Health Services, Girard, Ohio).
  7. Clean driving record
  8. Pass a background check

*The admissions requirements follow the regulated curriculum mandated by the Ohio Department of Public Safety

Class Dates
Class #

November 17 – December 9, 2026
#23

Scheduled Class Times Are:

First 6.5 Days – 52 hours Classroom Instruction
Monday – Friday 8 AM – 4:30 PM

Weeks 2 & 3 – 60 hours Range and Road Training
Monday – Friday 8 AM – 4:30 PM

The CDL Training is a 112 clock hour program, 52 of which are classroom, while 60 are yard/range and road driving. 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 3 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 B 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, and a five (5) panel DOT drug test. 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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    Monday 9 AM - 6 PM
    Tuesday 9 AM - 6 PM
    Wednesday 9 AM - 6 PM
    Thursday 9 AM - 6 PM
    Friday 9 AM - 4 PM

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