CDL Training: Class A Tractor Trailer

Instructional Program (CIP)

Description

Commercial Truck Driving (CDL):

CDL1101   CDL Class A Driver Training I

40 Clock Hours

This course meets FMCSA Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) Theory requirements and prepares students for the required knowledge and skills tests to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A. Topics covered include Basic Operation, Safe Operating Procedures, Advanced Operating Procedures, Vehicle Systems and Reporting Malfunctions, and Non-Driving Activities. (40-0-0-0)

CDL1102   CDL Class A Driver Training II
120 Clock Hours

This course meets FMCSA Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) requirements and covers the interaction between students and the Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV). Students will receive instruction in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) and will be introduced to basic instruments, controls, and operating characteristics of a CMV. This course also covers how to properly perform vehicle inspections, control the motion of CMVs under various road and traffic conditions, employ shifting and backing techniques, and properly couple and uncouple combination vehicles. This course prepares students for the three components of the CDL Skills Test: Vehicle Pre-trip Inspection, Basic Vehicle Control (backing maneuvers), and Road Test. Additional training topics include shifting, signaling, speed management, safe driving behavior and night operation. Training topics listed above are not exhaustive and additional topics will be covered as part of the required curriculum. (0-120-0-0)

Total Cost of Program (include all costs to student including testing, licensure):

$ 5,000

Provide a list of all books required for the program (even if cost of books is included in tuition):

ENTRY LEVEL DRIVER TRAINING TRAINER MANUAL

ENTRY LEVEL DRIVER TRAINING STUDENT MANUAL

Drivers Daily Log Book 

FMCSR Pocketbooks

Provide a list of all supplies required for the program (even if costs are included in tuition):

• Detailed DVIR Carbonless


• Orange Polyurethane Wheel Chock


• Rand McNally Motor Carrier Road Atlas (Current Year)


• Six Inch Clear Log Ruler


• Traffic Cone Orange 28” No Collars


• Traffic Cone Orange 18” No Collars


• Accident Compliance Kit Vinyl Pouch – No Camera


• Daily Log Summary Wall Chart


• Monthly Log Summary Wall Chart


• Lime Mesh Safety Vest – One Size Fits Most


• 10-Person First Aid Kit

 WIOA Contact for Enrollment Status /Credential Verification:

Name: Lauren Marocco, President

Email: lauren.marocco@aai.edu

Phone number: 623‐934‐7273

Direct Website link to the program: https://www.aai.edu/programs/cdl-training-program/

Additional information:

CDL Admission Requirements

For a student enrolling in the CDL Training: Class A Tractor Trailer program who does not have a high school diploma or its equivalent, the student may satisfy the Prior Education Requirement by passing the Wonderlic Basic Skills Test (WBST). Students must obtain a minimum score of 193 on the Verbal section, 214 on the Quantitative section, OR a minimum of 207 for the composite score. If the student does not pass on the first attempt, the student may have one additional attempt to earn a passing score.

Applicants for the CDL program must meet the following MVR requirements to enroll. 

Applicants must provide acceptable documentation to validate when necessary. A valid Driver's License is required and applicants must have had their license for a minimum of one year. The applicant cannot have any of the following (based on date of violation):

• DUI/DWI convictions within five years of completion date (of our CDL program).  If there are 2 DUIs/DWIs the second must be 10 years back or farther from completion date


• At fault accidents within the last year.  If there are 2 accidents, second must have occurred  at least 4 years previous to  enrollment. 


• Endangerment convictions within the past 2 years


• Reckless/careless/negligent driving convictions within the past 2 years


• Traffic points exceeding 4 active points on current license

Refund Policy (provide a summary if Refund policy is not listed on school website): CDL Class A Tractor Trailer Program

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1. A student is entitled to a full refund if one (1) or more of the following criteria are met:
   
   
   
   
   
   1. The student cancels the enrollment agreement or application prior to the start of their program within three (3) days after signing. In the event the cancellation notice is mailed, the postmark date on the envelope is evidence of the date of cancellation.
   
   
   2. The student does not meet the post­secondary proprietary educational institutions minimum admissions requirements, accreditation requirements, or federal program requirements.
   
   
   3. The student’s enrollment was procured as a result of misrepresentation in the written material utilized by the school.
   
   
   4. If the student has not visited the school prior to enrollment, and upon touring the school, or attending the first class, the student withdraws from the program within one (1) hour of the end of the first class.
   
   
   
   
   
   


2. A student withdrawing from the school’s published program, after starting the instructional program is entitled to a pro­rata refund based upon the number of hours attended. Any student completing more than seventy-five percent (75%) of the course curriculum is not entitled to a refund. 


3. For extenuating circumstances, a pro­rata refund will be based upon the last day of attendance.

Credentials: (The following questions must be answered along with a supporting explanation for each)

Industry Recognized: (Developed and offered by, or endorsed by a nationally-recognized industry association or organization representing a sizeable portion of the industry sector) Yes Nationally Recognized Industry Association or Organization: Federal Motor Carriers Safety Association (FMCSA)

Stackable- Yes    Portable- yes  Accredited-No

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