This application includes features that require JavaScript be enabled for your Web browser. Theseinclude printing, column sorting, the date picker calendar, context sensitivehelp, spell checking, and others. In most instances, comparable functionality is provided. If you choose not to enable JavaScript, please review our accessibility statement for details about comparable features that do not depend on JavaScript. If further assistance is needed, submit a support request or, contact the appropriate service location near you to obtain our services.
Skip to main content

Commercial Driver's License Operator

MEADVILLE, Pennsylvania | Crawford County Area Vocational Technical School | ID: 169374

Overview

860 THURSTON RD MEADVILLE, Pennsylvania 16335-2152
get directions
Admissions Office:
814-724-6024
Classroom Training
Certificate of completion for CDL Class A
Employment Skill Gain
Employment
Credential Skill Gain
Industry Recognized Certificate/Certification
Occupational License
$4,129.00 - $4,129.00
Training(ETPL)

Description of Training Provider

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) is the accrediting organization for this program. Most recent accreditation survey was 2014. Program was awarded Full Accreditation Status from 2014-2023.

Program Description

The objective of the Advanced Commercial Vehicle Operator program is to prepare the individual with the general knowledge and skills required to pass the PA Dept of Transportation license exam.  Each individual will receive up to 40 hours of general knowledge that will prepare them for their Class A permit, with air bakes, double/triple, and tanker endorsements.  After obtaining the required permits each individual will receive 40 hours of road and range training that will prepare them for the Pa DOT skills practical exam.  Upon successful completion of the 80 hour training program, the individual will have obtained the skills, behind the wheel training with an instructor, and knowledge necessary to pass the Pa DOT requirement of a Class A license with air brakes, double/ triples, and tankers endorsements and will have the skills for employment  with national, regional and local employers.

Skills & Competencies

Identify and understand in cab instruments and usage, air brakes check, properly perform vehicle inspections, execute basic sifting and gear selection, identify and understand cargo handling and safety, perform effective visual search of road and traffic conditions, execute braking techniques, understand proper speed/space management, safely couple and uncouple a trailer, proper right/ left hand turning procedures, proper lane changes, properly approach and travel through intersections, properly use on/off ramps, properly make freeway lane changes, properly slows speed for curves/turns in road, understand and use proper gear selection for upgrades/downgrade, execute the crossing of railroad tracks, understand and identify DOT regulations, identify vehicle preventive maintenance, identify and perform emergency breakdown procedures, properly execute 100 feet of straight line backing, properly execute alley dock, properly execute parallel parking, safely couple and uncoupling trailer.  Students will also receive a completion certificate for the online course and for the E.L.D.T (Entry Level Driver Training).  Students are expected to pass all E.L.D.T requirements, pass CDL exam, and obtain a Commercial Drivers License.

Additional Information

Service Costs

4,128.00
4,128.00
1.00
0.00
0.00

Performance Measures

The training Service/Course had no enrollments during the reporting period.
No performance information is available to review.
Copyright © 2024 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Governor Josh Shapiro