West Coast Training is offering both a 160 hour Class A and a 48 hour Class B Commercial Driver Training Program.

Many changes have taken place within the construction industry over the past decade. Large construction companies are no longer handling all of the heavy equipment work, but are sub-contracting to smaller construction companies.

This is creating a demand for Mobile Crane and Heavy Equipment Operators with a CDL who are able to move the equipment from site to site. West Coast Training provides the training necessary for students who want this capability when going out into the current work force.

WCT's CDL Training Programs enhance your employment opportunities as a Mobile Crane or Heavy Equipment Operator.

You will acquire the skills needed by many employers with operations that require operators loading, securing, transporting and unloading their equipment to various construction job locations.

Course Description

Upon course completion, the student will have the opportunity to complete the driving examination for the CDL (Commercial Driver's License) Class A or B.

Each Class A student will receive 160 hours of instruction that includes 40 hours in the classroom, and 120 hours of "hands on training". 

Each Class B student will receive 48 hours of instruction that includes 20 hours in the classroom, and 28 hours of "hands on training".

The following subjects will be covered during these programs:

• Pre-Trip Inspection
• Driving
• Vehicle Control
• Braking
• Corners
• Up-Shifting
• Down-Shifting
• Backing  
• Loading Dump Truck
• Dumping Load
• Spreading Load
• Hooking and Unhooking Trailers (Class A only)
• Loading and Unloading Heavy Equipment (Class A only)
• Tying Down Equipment on Trailer (Class A only)

Requirements of the CDL student are that they obtain a D.O.T. Medical Card, CDL Class-A Permit, and take the written tests prior to start date. The cost of these is included in your tuition. If you are considering in taking the course here and you are a resident from a state other than Washington; please contact the Admissions Department at 1-800-755-5477 for training options.

Students must pass a drug screening test prior to beginning the course.

This program starts monthly. If you are interested in taking this program, please speak to your Admissions Representative.

Current course costs: Class A CDL $4,657.61

                                Class B CDL $2,242.61

We are proud of our successful training programs; after all, we have been training men and women in vocational careers since 1959.

If you have any questions regarding any of our programs, please call our Admissions Representatives toll free at: 1-800-755-5477