Program: Commercial Driver - 3 Week

Program Description: This program is designed for individuals with previous experience in the commercial driving industry and will introduce students to the procedures and skills found in the truck driving industry while preparing them to obtain a Commercial Driver License with endorsements. Students will develop the skills necessary to operate a commercial vehicle safely. Each course consists of lab, range and on the road experience to ensure the best possible training. This program focuses on the behind the wheel activities of operating a commercial vehicle and covers topics in basic operations, safe operating practices, advanced operating practices, vehicle maintenance, and non-vehicle activities.
Program Duration: 3 Weeks
Program Cost: $4,995.00
Tuition and Fees: $4,682.50
Books Cost: $0.00
Tools Cost: $0.00
Other Cost: $312.50
Pell Grant: No
Prerequisites:
Truck driving participants must be at least 18 years old (21 years old for Interstate Driving), possess a valid CDL permit with DOT medical card, driver's license, social security card, clean driving record and be able to pass a drug screen. Prior to enrolling, participants must pass the entrance exam, a road evaluation administered by ACI & demonstrate skills/knowledge with air brake/pre-trip testing & backing tractor-trailer combinations.
Program Occupations: 53303200 - Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
53303300 - Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers
Disabled Student Access: No
Other Language: No
Program Provider: Advanced Career Institute
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Program Locations

Location Name Address County
Advanced Career Institute 1243 N. Clancy Street, Visalia CA 93291 Tulare County
Advanced Career Institute - Fresno 2953 S. East Avenue, Fresno CA 93725 Fresno County
Advanced Career Institute - Merced 1741 Ashby Road, Merced CA 95348 Merced County
Advanced Career Institute - Bakersfield 2925 Mosasco Street, Bakersfield CA 93312 Kern County

Program Contacts

Name Location Name Email Phone
David Bither Advanced Career Institute
Contact		 david.bither@advanced.edu (559) 740-0215
Dianna Atwood Advanced Career Institute
Contact		 finance@advanced.edu (559) 740-0215
Everett Yockey Advanced Career Institute
Contact		 everett.yockey@advanced.edu (559) 441-4345
Larry Helmuth Advanced Career Institute
Contact		 larry.helmuth@advanced.edu (559) 740-0215
Matthew Bither Advanced Career Institute
Contact		 matt.bither@advanced.edu (559) 805-4133

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