Commercial Driver’s License Class A

Next class starts: 10/16/2023

View full schedule here.

Registration Eligibility: Adults Only

Licensed drivers age 18 and older. Learn more.

Transfer Credit Opportunity

Credit hours for completing this program can be transferred to UVU. Learn more.

Locations

Lehi Main Campus

83%

Completion Rate

76%

Placement Rate

In the four and one half week Commercial Truck Driving (CDL) training program you’ll set the foundation for a successful and exciting career. Your time in the program will include classroom and hands-on instruction in everything from truck components and inspections, to backing skills, to road safety and more.

Learning modules include: basic and advanced driving skills, truck components and operation, cost-efficient operation, rules and regulations, paperwork, personal health and safety, and driver professionalism. You will also log over 60 hours of on-the-road driving and observation in preparation for a career with a wide variety of local and over-the-road carriers.

For more information, contact the Program Lead.
Employee photo Randy Reid
Randy Reid

rreid@mtec.edu

Learn and Work scholarship available for this program! Learn more

Licensed drivers age 18 and older having possessed a drivers license at least one year.

Registration is open on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. Students start class the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month. To check seat availability, contact Randy Reid at (801)753-4145 or rreid@mtec.edu.

  • Students must satisfy the entrance requirements with the testing center.
  • The program is recommended for drivers 21 years of age and older. For drivers 18 to 20 years of age, employment is intrastate driving only.
  • Students need to contact the CDL Lead Instructor before enrolling in the program to insure eligibility. Contact Randy Reid at 801-427-4615.
  • All students must have a valid Utah driver’s license.
  • Students are required to provide MTECH a current copy of a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) to class on the first day of class.
SECTIONCAMPUSROOM #START DATEEND DATESTART TIMEEND TIMEDAYS
Defined Entry/Defined ExitLehi Main306bimonthly start dates4.5 weeks from beginning of class8:00 AM4:30 PMM-F
Defined Entry/Defined ExitLehi Main306Monthly Start Dates; Spring/Summer (Spring to Fall Months)7 weeks from beginning of class5:00 PM10:00 PMM-F
Defined Entry/Defined ExitLehi Main306Monthly Start Dates; Fall/Winter hours (Fall to Spring Months)7 weeks from beginning of class4:00 PM9:00 PMM-F
Schedule Notes:Hours change from 4:00 pm – 9:00pm during daylight savings (Fall to Spring months); the 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm class is offered in the spring to fall months
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Total hours: 180

Course Description
Course NameCourse HoursCourse CreditsExternship/Clinical/ WBL CreditsTuition ($120/credit hour)Course FeesIndustry Exam Fee
Commerical Driver’s License Class A18060$720.00$1,500.00$70.00
TOTALS:18060$720.00$1,500.00$70.00
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Tuition/FeesCost
Tuition:$720.00
Registration Fee:$40.00
Required Materials:$0.00
Industry Exam Fee:$70.00
Student Fees:$1,500.00
Tuition/Fees Subtotal:$2,260.00
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Optional MaterialsNotes (ISBN numbers, quantity, etc)Cost
EndorsementsT-Doubles and Triples & N-Tanker endorsements included in Program FeesVaries
Flashlight, Leather GlovesRecommended, Student may purchase on their own, but not required for classVaries
Additional Test attempts2 test attempts are covered in Program Fees. Students must pay for additional attempts$200.00
Total Cost of Optional Materials $0.00
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  • MTECH Commercial Truck Driving Program Certificate
  • State of Utah Commercial Driving License A (CDLA)
  • T-Doubles, Triples and N-Tanker Endorsements
At MTECH, you will join an exclusive group of graduates who benefit from a commitment to excellence shared by everyone at the school. From instructors who deliver a relevant, industry-driven curriculum to academic and career counselors focused on ensuring you have the tools you need to succeed, we all share the same goal: your success as a student.

Commercial Driver’s License Class A

Program length
4 wks
Total cost
$2,330
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Course Description

Commerical Driver's License Class A
The Commercial Drivers' License Class A Course prepares students in classroom theory, backing skills, and entry-level driving skills including behind the wheel range and public road practice.