Montgomery College has teamed up with All-State Career to offer Commercial Driver Licensing training. Classroom and behind-the-wheel driving instruction will prepare you for a CDL Class A or Class B with passenger endorsement certification. On completion of training students will be able to pick up, carry, and deliver items over long and short distances; perform pre-trip inspections, secure cargo, and maintain safe operation of the vehicle.

Please take note of the Program Procedures , as some of them differ slightly from the regular Open Enrollment classes you might take at Montgomery College.

Industry Outlook
CDL-Class A (tractor-trailor) graduates go on to drive tractor-trailers for both short-haul and long-haul deliveries and can earn up to $20 per hour with experience.
CDL-Class B (straight truck / bus) graduates go on to drive straight trucks, dump trucks, motor coaches, limousines, school buses, truck buses, mini coaches, and can earn up to $16 per hour with experience.

According to the U.S. Department of Labor's Educational Outlook Handbook, the demand for professional truck drivers is growing. There is a shortage of approximately 20,000 drivers in the U.S. annually. Competition is fierce for jobs offering the highest earnings or most favorable work schedules. See a video of the Today Show's Meredith Viera as she does a feature story on commercial Truck Driving. (Be patient, it takes a moment to upload).

What we offer…
•    Training in as little as three weeks   •    Weekday and weekend classes
•    Job placement assistance                 •    State-of-the-art equipment   

Eligibility…
In order to enroll students must be at least 18 years old for class B and at least 21 for class A, possess a good driving record and be able to read road signs and maps in English. Students must attend the classroom lecture courses at Montgomery College, the driving range at 14 First Field Rd, Gaithersburg and highway training sessions. To learn more, a pre-registration interview is required. Make arrangements by calling the CDL Program Manager, Felicia Garland, at 240-567-4118.

Requirements…
1. Pass DOT physical & drug screen
2. CDL Learners permit
3. Payment in full (no financial aid; no payment plan; loans are options, scholarships are available through Government Sponsored Tuition at Montgomery Works, call 301-929-6880 for eligibility information)

Courses…
CDL-Class A: 16 Days (160 hours), Five Days of classroom training, 11 days of range and road. Cost $3,905.00 ($3,755.00 tuition plus $150.00 non-refundable DOT Physical and Drug Screen)

CDL Class B: 5 Days (52 hours), Once day of classroom training, Four Days of range and road. Cost $2,030.00 ($1,880.00 tuition plus $150 Non-Refundable DOT Physical and Drug Screen)

To enroll in the CDL Truck Driver Training Program, you must first contact CDL Program Manager, Ms. Felicia Garland, at the Rockville campus, to schedule an interview, she may be reached at 240-567-4118, or via email Felicia.Garland@montgomerycollege.edu. Please note to insure all Federal requirements are met, registation can only take place after attending an in person information meeting at the Rockville Campus, where you will be required to present all documents. There is no online registration.