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CDL: Class A Tractor-Trailer Program
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Commercial Driver’s License Program Details
The Berks Technical Institute’s Commercial Driver’s License Training: Class A Tractor-Trailer program helps prepare you to pursue a successful career in commercial driving and transportation. This program provides instruction on the skills to become a successful driver and member of the team. Still unsure? Learn about the Berks Technical Institute difference now! This program is not Title IV Eligible.
Diploma: 160 Clock Hours, 1-2 Months. Allentown, Lewisburg, & Wyomissing, PA.
*BTI cannot guarantee employment or salary.
**Students must pass the CDL License exam to be eligible for field employment. Berks Technical Institute does not guarantee a third-party license. License requirements for taking and passing license examinations are not controlled by Berks Technical Institute but by outside agencies and are subject to change by the agencies without notice to Berks Technical Institute. Therefore, Berks Technical Institute cannot guarantee that graduates will be eligible to take license examinations, regardless of their eligibility status upon enrollment.
What’s Covered
Along with classroom education from industry-experienced instructors, students at BTI participate in 20 hours of on-road driving and 40 hours of observation to help prepare for The Class A Driver License Test from the Department of Motor Vehicles and your new career.**
- Defensive Driving
- Size and Weight Laws, Cargo Handling, and Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
- Accident Prevention
- Trip Planning for Efficient and Safe Deliveries
- General Maintenance Procedures
- Maneuvering and Docking
Fuel Your Future: CDL Tuition Assistance
Don’t let finances get in the way of getting your career on the road. Let our team talk you through the options to find you a path forward that fits your financial situation.
Options May Include:
- Workforce Agency Funding
Workforce agencies can connect students with various funding options and services, including state and federal tuition assistance through grants and programs.
- Veterans Funding
Veterans or eligible beneficiaries may qualify to use the GI Bill® at BTI. Many Veterans can qualify for more than one education benefits program. Available programs include Post 911 GI Bill (Chapter 33), Montgomery GI Bill (Chapter 30), Survivor and Dependents Educational Assistance Program (DEA/Chapter 35), Chapter 1606 (Montgomery GI Bill-Selected Reserve) and Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grants (Awarded to eligible students who had a parent or guardian that died as a result of military service in Iraq or Afghanistan after September 11, 2001). Veterans can contact the Financial Aid Office at their school location for more information or apply online at https://www.va.gov/education/how-to-apply/.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
- Scholarships
Opportunities for tuition assistance may be available to students meeting certain criteria in the form of scholarships. To see what scholarships are currently being offered for our school, please visit https://www.berks.edu/consumer-information/.
- Vocational Rehabilitation Programs
A student with a physical or mental disability which may be a handicap to employment may be eligible for training services provided through the state government agency for Vocational Rehabilitation. Students desiring further information should contact the admissions office or call Vocational Rehabilitation directly.
- Cash Payments
Students with available funds can choose to pay for their training directly.
- Third-Party Lending
Third-party lenders can provide student loans specifically designed for educational purposes. Paramount Capital Group also offers students a private financing option. Paramount works with schools to help qualified applicants achieve success by removing financial roadblocks to enrollment. See the website for more information: https//paracap.com/borrowers/.
*It takes fewer than 300 hours to complete this program, therefore, CDL Training is not eligible for Title IV funding.
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Career Options for CDL: Class A Tractor-Trailer
Hit the road with large transport companies with your Berks CDL: Class A Tractor-Trailer diploma. You can pursue entry-level careers in the following categories. Still unsure? Learn about the Berks Technical Institute now!
*Students must pass the CDL License exam to be eligible for Career Services to secure in field Employment. Berks Technical Institute does not guarantee third-party certifications. Certification requirements for taking and passing certification examinations are not controlled by Berks but by outside agencies and are subject to change by the agencies without notice to Berks. Therefore, Berks cannot guarantee that graduates will be eligible to take certification examinations, regardless of their eligibility status upon enrollment.
*Berks cannot guarantee employment or salary.
- Tractor-Trailer Driver
- Heavy Haul Driver