CDL TRAINING

Commercial Driver's License A -
CDL A Driver Training

NTI's nationally renowned truck driving training is designed to teach students safe operation of trucks and a working knowledge of the industry and its regulations. This real world training consists of behind-the-wheel practice at our driver training yard as well as driving in all country and city environments.

NTI's CDL A Program is a five week (200 hours) day course, Monday through Thursday, or a 10-week weekend course, Saturday and Sunday.

Commercial Driver's License B -
CDL B Driver Training

The CDL B Program is a 3 week day course, Monday through Thursday, or a 6-week weekend course, Saturday and Sunday.

Course work includes:

Classroom Instruction

• Pre-Trip Inspection
  
• Truck Engines, Transmissions
  
• CDL Exam Preparation
  
• Trucking Industry Overview
  
• Rules of the Road
  
• Log Books and Trip Planning
  

Off-Road Instruction

• Pre-Trip Inspection
  
• Straight Backing
  
• Alley Docking
  
• Parallel Parking
  
• Drop and Hook
  

Road Driving Instruction

• City, Highway, and Country Driving
  
• Shifting, Lane Changing, and Speed Control
  
• CDL Skills Preparation Tests
  

Endorsements: Air Brakes, Hazardous Materials, Tanker, Doubles/Triples

What is the Difference between a Class A and Class B License?
Class A and Class B differ primarily in their weight restrictions. Below is a break-down of the difference, as well as the endorsements available.

Restrictions

Class A:
Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, provided the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle(s) being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds; holders of subclass A licenses may, with any appropriate endorsements and/or permits, operate all vehicles within subclasses B and C.

Class B:
Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing a vehicle not in excess of 10,000 pounds GVWR; Holders of subclass B license may, with any appropriate endorsements and/or permit, operate all vehicles within subclass C.

 

ME, MA, NH

To speak to an admissions representative about registering,
or program scheduling, call us at:

800-447-1151