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CDL Class A Training

Program Information

What is CDL Class A?

The main distinction between a Class A and Class B license pertains to the type of vehicles that can be driven.
*Class A CDL allows you to drive a combination of vehicles with a GVWR of 26,001 lbs or more, including a towed vehicle of over 10,000 lbs.
*Class B CDL allows you to operate a single vehicle of 26,001 lbs or more to tow a vehicle under 10,000 lbs.

What does WACTC offer?

This 160 hour program prepares students to obtain their Commercial Drivers License and work in the commercial driving industry.

Employment opportunities include:

  • Over the Road Driver

  • Local Delivery Driver

  • Water Truck Driver

  • School Bus Driver

  • Maz-Mat Driver

  • Driver for Oil & Gas Industry

  • Tank Truck Driver 

Classes are held:
Daylight Monday-Thursday 7:30 AM until 6:00 PM for 4 weeks
Evening (Weekdays To Be Determined) 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM for 10 weeks

Program Costs

Tuition: $6,295.00
Registration: $100.00
Books & Fees: $600.00

Total: $6995.00

*Costs are subject to change

Tuition is due in full prior to the first day of class.
No refunds will be given after attending the first class.

Requirements and Curriculum

Requirements:

  • Valid Pennsylvania Drivers

  • License

  • Clean Driving Record

  • DOT Physical

  • Drug Screening

  • Act 33/34 Clearances

Curriculum:

Course Topics include: 

  • Permit Preparation

  • Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT)

  • Basic Controls

  • Downshifting

  • Parallel Parking

  • Straight Line Backing

  • Off Set Backing

  • Pre-Trip Inspection

  • Coupling/Uncoupling

  • Road Skills

Contact Us

For more information or to begin the application process please call

Jessica Pettigrew
jpettigrew@wactc.net
724-746-0467

Janet McClain
jmcclain@wactc.net
724-746-2890, ext. 117