Technical Certificate | 6 credits

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Program Description

The Commercial Driver’s License - Class A (CDL) program prepares students with the skills and knowledge they need to join the professional driving industry. This course fulfills Entry Level Driver Training requirements for CDL training in accordance with Part 380 of the Federal Motor Carriers Safety Regulations.

Career Opportunities

For state and national occupation information, visit https://www.onetonline.org/. 

Transfer/Articulation Information

Please refer to the Student Resources section of the SLCC University Transfer webpage.

Estimated Cost for Students

Tuition and student fees: http://www.slcc.edu/satts/cost-financial-aid.aspx.

Please visit the program website for up-to-date cost information.

Program Entry Requirements

• Minimum age of 18 years. 
• Physically qualified as prescribed by the U.S. Department of Transportation; Valid D.O.T. medical card; See FMCSR Part 391.41   
• For specific physical, mental and vision requirements, see https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/subtitle-B/chapter-III/subchapter-B/part-391/subpart-E
• The Professional Truck Driving Program follows CFR 391.11(b)(2) of the FMCSRs. This provision requires that drivers of CMVs operating in interstate commerce be able to ”read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public, understand highway traffic signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, and make entries on reports and records.” Acceptance into the program may be contingent on your ability to meet the preceding criteria. 
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver Instruction Permit (CDIP) with air brakes or CDL Class A with air brakes. 
• Copy of motor vehicle record (MVR) for the past three years. Acceptance into the program may be contingent on the quality of the driving record. Contact admissions advisor if MVR has major or serious violations. 
• Pre-enrollment drug screen required: The required drug/alcohol testing includes registration into the drug clearing house on the first day of class, random screenings, post-accident screenings, and any incident causing reasonable suspicion. Contact program coordinator or admissions advisor before taking the drug screen. 

Licensure Information

The Commercial Driver’s License - Class A (CDL) program is designed to prepare students to apply for a Commercial Driver License (CDL) through the Utah Department of Public Safety.  To obtain a CDL in Utah, students are required to meet certain requirements beyond graduation from this program of study.

Licensure requirements vary state to state.  In order to obtain a CDL in another state, students must satisfy that state’s licensure requirements.  We recommend that students who are planning to move out of Utah research licensure requirements in other states.  Here is one suggested website: License Finder sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor. 

If you have difficulty finding the licensure requirements for your state, please contact your academic advisor, or SLCC’s state authorization coordinator for help.