Online and in Concord - May 20 to June 21, 2024; Zoom Orientation Meeting:  Monday, May 20, 2024, 9-10:30am.
Online Theory: May 20-May 31, 2024 (self-paced 20 hours per week for 2 weeks)
In-person Range and Road (approximately 45 hours): Scheduled with Patten in June (dates coming soon!)

Overview
Training for the Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A prepares students for licensing using online, self-paced instruction and in-vehicle training time.  After hours of driving, labs, lecture, and range time, participants master a wide range of driver competencies to become safe, comfortable, confident drivers.

The license is required to operate vehicles such as truck and trailer combinations, tankers, livestock carriers, and flatbeds.

Eligibility
To be eligible for this program, students must:
a.  Be 18 years old
b.  Have a valid NH Driver's License or provide a copy of Learner's Permit
c.  Complete and pass the DOT Physical Exam and have a valid Medical Card on file with DMV (cost varies, est. $100)
d.  Take and pass a Drug & Alcohol Screeniing test (cost varies, est. $100)
e.  Enroll in random Drug & Alcohol testing program
f.   Enroll in FMCSA Clearing House as a student

Please note: To gain employment in this field, applicants must not have any alcohol-related or major driving offenses during the previous two years on both civilian and military licenses.  The Division of Motor Vehicles reserves the right to disqualify applicants based on information obtaiined during the application process. Employers may have additional requirements.

NHTI is proud to partner with Patten's Commercial Driver Training ( https://www.pattensdrivertraining.com/ )