Commercial Driver's License (CDL) A

Applicants must:

• Hold a valid driver’s license
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Be at least 21 years old
• Must be a US citizen
• Be able to read course materials and road signs in English
• Pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examination and drug screening

• Total Hours: 280
• Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., for 10 weeks
  • Classroom Training:  Sept 14–Oct 6*
  • Driving Range: Oct 7–Nov 19
• Classroom Training: *Held at Howard Community College
• Driving Range: Located at NATS’ facility at Security Square Mall

• Program Readiness and Screening Course: $50
  (Required before enrolling in the full CDL program)
• CDL Training Program: $5,500
  (Includes exam fees through an MVA-approved examiner provided by NATS)

Payment plans and funding options are available.  Please contact NonCreditFinAid@HowardCC.edu for details.

1. CDL Class A: Program Readiness & Screening
   (Required before registering for additional courses. Please call or email to schedule your registration appointment.)
2. CDL Class A: Classroom, Learner’s Permit, and Pre-Trip Introduction
3. CDL Class A: Maneuvers and Road Skills Basics
4. CDL Class A: Road and Advanced Road Skills Basics

Before enrolling in the CDL program, schedule an appointment with the Rider School by calling 443-518-4808 or emailing Ride@HowardCC.edu. During your appointment, you'll review the program's mandatory licensure requirements, learn what to expect, and determine whether the program is the right fit for you. Financial aid and payment plan options are available.

Once you enroll in the CDL Readiness class, you'll need to provide a copy of your valid driver's license and complete a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examination and drug screening (at your expense) performed by a licensed medical examiner. All enrollment requirements must be completed at least five business days before the start of your CDL program.