Commercial Driving

The Commercial Driving License (CDL) curriculum is part of our Supply Chain & Logistic Credit Degree program.  Tuition for the 1-year certificate program is less than $5,000.00 and tuition for the two-year degree program is less than $10,000.00.  These programs are Financial Aid eligible, and students may apply for scholarships, grants, and loans to help pay for the program.   

Additional information can be found on the Financial Aid  and the Tuition & Payment websites. Fast Track state funding may be available for qualified students.

Specific information concerning tuition for the CDL training program is located in the tuition for individual sections breakdown below. 

Each class is 2-credit hours with tuition on the Tier 1 schedule, currently $153.00/credit hour for In-District, and $220.00/credit hour for Out-of-District.   Additional rates and fees may apply and are located on the Tuition & Payment website.

Sections

CDL-101 Entry Level Driver Training (2 Credit Hours)

Theory & pre-trip training

 

CDL-102 Commercial Learner’s Permit Principles (2 Credit Hours) 
Includes Theory & pre-trip training, Testing(Drug and Alcohol),Department of Transportation (DOT) Physical examination.

 

CDL-103 Practical Driver Training Principles & Application I (2 Credit Hours) 

Range / Simulators / Pre-Trip Training

 

CDL-104 Practical Driver Training Principles & Application II (2 Credit Hours)

Road / Range / Simulators / Pre-Trip Training

 

CDL-105 Practical Driver Training Principles & Application III (2 Credit Hours) 

Road / Range / Simulators / Pre-Trip  Training

 

CDL-106 Commercial Driver’s License Testing ** (2 Credit Hours)

Completion (remediation as needed) and CDL skill exam

*plus, additonal rates & fees, if applicable.

• George Neuman
• Anita Arakelian

1. Students are required to be 18 years of age or older to test with a Missouri Highway Patrol licensed examiner.
2. Students must have a valid Missouri driver’s license.
   • Applicants with a distressed driving record that includes multiple moving violations, reckless driving, DUI’s, or who have felony convictions within the most recent five-year period are encouraged to counsel with the program director prior to enrolling.  Students with these types of infractions may be disqualified from gaining a CDL or may incur difficulty gaining employment as a commercial driver. Your confidentiality is valued and will be maintained.
   • Students under the age of 21 are restricted to operating commercial motor vehicles (CMV) within their state domicile. (Intrastate)
3. Must have the ability to communicate (read & write) in English proficiently and demonstrate the ability to communicate with law enforcement, shipping and receiving companies, and operate a commercial vehicle safely for the successful completion of the program
4. Students will be required to complete & pass a D.O.T. regulated drug & alcohol screening.  Fees for testing are included in Tuition for the DOT physical examination, DOT drug & alcohol screening, Commercial Learners Permit (CLP), and the Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).  During class, the College will register students with the Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration (FMCSA) Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse, and the Training Provider Registry. (operated by the FMCSA).
5. Students acknowledge and agree to follow SCC board policies and published rules of behavior in the St. Charles Community College Student Handbook.
6. Fast Track state funding may be available for qualified students.

Classes forming now! Email CDL@stchas.edu or call 636-922-8519 to arrange a tour!