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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 #

 March 30 – May 01, 2026                                                           #16

CLOSED: April 03-06, 2026 

May 04 – June 08, 2026                                                                #17

CLOSED:May 25, 2026 

June 08 – July 13, 2026                                                                 #18

CLOSED:June 19; July 03, 2026 

July 13 – August 14, 2026                                                            #19 

August 10 – September 14, 2026                                            #20

CLOSED:September 07, 2026 

September 03 – October 08, 2026                                         #21

CLOSED:October 12, 2026 

October 12 – November 16, 2026                                          #22

CLOSED: November 11, 2026  

November 16 – December 23, 2026                                      #23

CLOSED: November 26-29; December 24-25, 2026 

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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 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, 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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