Online and in Concord - January 27-March 21, 2025

Zoom Orientation Meeting:  Monday, January 27, 2025, 9-10:30am.
Online Theory: January 27-Februrary 14, 2025 (self-paced 40 hours of course instruction over 3 weeks)
In-person Range:  February 18, 2025 through February 21, 2025 (in person 8am-4pm T-F)
In-person Road: Individually scheduled 4-hour driving sessions beginning week of February 24 and runs through March 21 if needed.
Location:  77 Old Turnpike Road, Concord, NH  03301.

NOTE: No class on the February 17 holiday.

Optional Book:  Entry-level Driver Training: Obtaining a CDL; ISBN #98-1-68008-493-1.

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:

• Be at least 18 years old
• Have a valid NH Driver License
• Have a CDL Learner’s Permit-required to register for class; otherwise a copy of your driver record may be required to enroll

Additional Student Responsibilities:

• Complete and pass DOT Physical Exam; valid Medical Card on file with DMV
• Complete Drug & Alcohol Screen
• Enroll in random drug & alcohol testing program
• Enroll in FMCSA Clearing House as student

Please note the following:

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 obtained during the application process. Employers may have additional requirements.

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

Contact Kathy Taylor, Director of Workforce Development at kjtaylor@ccsnh.edu for more information and to register.