CDL and Class B

(for High School Students only)

Commercial Driver’s License Program at CWCIT

About The Program

The U.S. is facing a supply chain crisis. Americans are relying on quick and efficient delivery more than ever, our nation’s already struggling transportation system experiences even greater strain. More than 70% of freight in the U.S. travels by truck (Costello, 2019). And this problem threatens to slow our supply chain to a crawl. ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello said the industry will need to hire 1 million new drivers over the next 10 years.

Topics in the course include but are not limited to:

  • Backing up, parallel parking and maneuvering

  • Driving CDL vehicles on the range and public roads

  • Pre-trip inspection

  • Maintaining logs

Description

Learn to drive the big rigs and get industry certifications. Commercial drivers are needed throughout the country and this new program will give you the skills you need to put you on your path.

Occupations

  • “Class A” Commercial Driver Training (Tractor Trailer)

  • “Class B” Commercial Driver Training (Straight truck)

Credentials, Certifications, Work-Based Learning and Leadership Opportunties

  • Class B Driver’s License

  • Class A Driver’s License

  • 10 Hours of OSHA Safety

Program Requirements

  • Valid Maine Driver’s License

  • Clean Driving Record

  • Drug Test Required following attainment of CDL Learner’s Permit

  • Additional drug and/or alcohol testing

Elmer Farren

We are pleased to introduce Elmer Farren as our new CDL Instructor.

Elmer graduated from Narraguagus High School. He retired from a 30 year career as a State trooper. Mr. Farren was an instructor at the police academy for 27 of those 30 years. He taught various skills at the Maine Army National Guard headquarters and worked with the Washington County Sheriff's Department. He was most recently the town police officer for Eastport.

Elmer has maintained a CDL license since 1990. He has driven for Bluebird Ranch, the National Guard and other trucking companies. He is currently fully licensed by the State of Maine as a Class A instructor. He will not only teach CDL at the CTE Center but he will also teach part time as Class A trucking instructor for WCCC.

Elmer currently lives in Jonesboro and is excited to come to work at CWCIT.

Keeping our country moving.