Call our Harrisburg Office at Dauphin County Technical School to register
717-652-3170 Ext. 7902
Thank you for your interest in the Commercial Driver’s License Training (CDL) Program at Dauphin County Technical School. We have partnered with York County School of Technology to offer this program in Harrisburg and surrounding areas. The CDL Program allows you to graduate in FOUR WEEKS with the ability to become a CDL A driver with endorsements. CDL Drivers are in demand more now than ever as the need for skilled workers is always on the rise. Information in regards to the class such as material learned, cost, and start times is provided below.
COURSE INFORMATION:
- Theory portion of Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) – Will be delivered online and set up by the school. It is strongly suggested that you complete the online courses before your first day of behind the wheel training.
- Practice shifting, braking, and parking as well as pre-trip, inspection, maintenance checks.
- Complete the road test that is provided with the course.
- Optional Endorsements: Passenger, Tanker and Doubles/Triples endorsements and theory for Hazmat endorsements.
- Learn to maneuver trucks into loading and unloading positions
- Learn how to check the vehicle to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working condition before your trip.
DATES/TIMES: Monday-Thursday 7:00am – 5:00pm
Nov. 11 – Dec. 5, 2024
Dec. 9 – Jan. 2, 2025
Jan. 6 – Jan. 30,2025
Feb. 3 – Feb. 27, 2025
Mar. 3 – Mar. 27, 2025
Mar. 31 – Apr. 24, 2025
Apr. 28 – May 22, 2025
May 26 – June 19, 2025
June 23 – July 17, 2025
COST:
Tuition: $4,900.00 (includes your training and road test)
Out of Pocket Fees:
10 Year Driving Record: $12
Physical & Drug Screen: Approx. $150-$175
Permit: $68-$114
Hazmat Background Check (Optional): $60
Approximate Total Out of Pocket Fees: $290-$375
*You will be required to obtain your DOT Physical, Drug Screen, and CDL Permit on your own, at your own cost. You will need to obtain each of these before the first day of class.
*The Commercial Driver’s License Training Program is a VA, Trade, OVR, and WIOA approved Program.
Due to CDL being a short-term program there is no financial aid (FASFA), however there are a couple of options for assistance. If you have a full-time job and your CDL license would benefit the company some will reimburse for the class. If you are not currently employed you can speak with Career Link and they may be able to provide tuition assistance, the referral form is located here PA CareerLink Referral Form. You can also apply for a PA Forward Student Loan through PHEAA 1-844-723-6793, or contact Sallie Mae (our preferred lender). You can find more information at: https://choice.fastproducts.org/FastChoice/home/536500. Financial assistance may also be available through CDL Advantage. Visit them at https://cdladvantage.com/ . If you are a Veteran and using your GI Bill, please provide us with a copy of your “Certificate of Eligibility”. If you are a veteran or have a family member (parent/child) who served you may qualify for a CMVOST grant, for that we need a copy of the DD214 with a discharge of anything other than Dishonorable and if the DD214 is for anyone else we will also need the documentation to show your relationship to them. PLEASE NOTE: as of now we have exhausted our Veterans Grant and do not know when we will be awarded another amount. If you are planning on self-paying for the course, all payments will be made to York County a $500 deposit is needed to save your spot in the class and to start your online theory. Of the remaining balance, $2200 will be needed before the first day of class, and the final installment of $2200 can be broken into payments however you are most comfortable, keeping in mind the FULL balance needs to be paid before you can test for your license.