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CDL Training at NWTC

Get the necessary skills to earn your Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and safely operate a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) with NWTC's online theory course and behind-the-wheel training.

Flexible Learning Schedules

Take your career to the next level, without rearranging your already busy life. NWTC CDL training is offered in half-day sessions generally scheduled Monday – Thursday. We currently offer a maximum student-to-instructor ratio of 2:1, so your learning is tailored to your needs. 

Note: Before behind-the-wheel training begins, NWTC requires students to have the following items completed.

  1. Federal Medical ID Card – complete with healthcare provider
  2. Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) – complete with DMV
  3. DOT Drug Screen – complete with healthcare provider
View CDL Info Packet
CMV truck parked in front of NWTC Corporate Conference Center

Training Course Offerings

CDL Theory Course

$349

16 Hours - Online, Self-paced.

Up to 90 days to complete the course.

Class A Manual

$4,699 (First exam included in Class A training fee.)

  • 40 hrs Behind the Wheel
  • 40 hrs Observation
  • 2 students : 1 instructor 

Complete in 4 weeks.


Class A Automatic

$3,999 (First exam included in Class A training fee.) 

  • 30 hrs Behind the Wheel
  • 30 hrs Observation
  • 2 students : 1 instructor

Complete in 3 weeks.

Class B Automatic

$2,899 (First exam included in Class B training fee.) 

  • 20 hrs Behind the Wheel
  • 20 hrs Observation
  • 2 students : 1 instructor

Complete in 2 weeks.

Truck photo with Instructor Rob

CDL Exam/Test Fees

NWTC is a certified Third Party Test site. We can connect you with an approved state examiner and schedule the CDL tests.

  • Full skills test (Vehicle Inspection, Basic Control Skills and Road Test) when successfully completed at one time = $150
  • Pre-trip Vehicle Inspection only/retake = $50
  • Basic Control Skills only/retake = $50
  • Road Test only/retake = $50
  • Abbreviated School Bus Skills Test = $50
  • Lift Airbrake restriction (Vehicle Inspection required) = $50
  • Lift Manual Transmission restriction (Road Test required) = $50
  • Lift Tractor Trailer restriction (Vehicle Inspection, Basic Control Skills and Road Test required) = $150

Find Out More or Schedule Driver Training

Please contact Corporate Training & Economic Development (CTED).

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