Train and test for a Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
Drive into a High-Demand Job
Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers transport goods from one location to another. Most tractor-trailer drivers are long-haul drivers and operate trucks with a gross vehicle weight (GVW) capacity—the combined weight of the vehicle, passengers, and cargo—exceeding 26,000 pounds. These drivers deliver goods over intercity routes, sometimes spanning several states.
Bus drivers transport people between various places—including work, school, and shopping malls—and across state or national borders. Some drive regular routes, while others transport passengers on chartered or sightseeing tours.
Median annual wages (Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2023):
- Tractor-trailer truck drivers: $54,320
- School or special client bus drivers: $48,320
- Transit and intercity bus drivers: $60,170
Program Information
We aim to train and test student drivers to obtain a Class A or Class B CDL. Upon completion, students will become licensed to drive all commercial Class A (tractor-trailer) and Class B trucks (straight trucks, passenger and school buses, dump and concrete mixer trucks, and utility vehicles). Other endorsements—such as Hazmat, Tanker, and Double and Triple Trailer—can be added later or when obtaining a learner’s permit.
Entry-Level Driver Training
The first step to beginning a trucking career is completing the entry-level driver training course. This course will satisfy the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's (FMCSA) Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) theory requirements for Commercial Vehicle operation.
Skills You Will Become Proficient In:
- Basic vehicle operation.
- Safe operating procedures.
- Advanced operating procedures.
- Vehicle systems.
- Hours of service.
- Other non-driving activities.
Note: Courses are self-paced, online, and must be completed in 60 days. You must pay your bill in full to receive instructions on completing your course (not accessed through Canvas).
Class A Admission Requirements:
- 18 years of age (must be at least 21 years old to drive out of Maryland).
- Possess a valid, non-provisional driver's license.
- Pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical and drug screen.
- Obtain a CDL Class A Learner's Permit from the state where they are currently licensed.
Class B Admission Requirements:
- 18 years of age (or 21 years of age for the District of Columbia).
- Possess a valid, non-provisional driver's license.
- Pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical and drug screen.
- Obtain a CDL Class B Learner's Permit from the state where they are currently licensed.
Courses Offered
CDL-328 Entry-Level Driver Training Theory
CDL-324 Commercial Driver's License (CDL): Class A
CDL-301 Commercial Driver's License (CDL): Class B (Washington, D.C. or Maryland only)
CDL-302 Commercial Driver's License (CDL): Class B (outside of Washington, D.C. or Maryland)
Students can begin participating without a learner’s permit but must obtain one before advancing to a Class A or B CDL.
Course Information
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Contact Us
301-546-0062 | tdi@pgcc.edu
Barbara McCreary, Program Director
Prince George's Community College
Annex C, Room 002
301 Largo Road
Largo, MD 20785