Del Mar College Transportation Training Services has created an intensive training program to help the Transportation Industry with the high demand for qualified Class A & B drivers and provide individuals with access to better paying jobs. All classes are Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Entry Driver Level Training (ELDT) compliant.
Transportation Training Services: Class A Manual CDL Program
In just 5–8 short weeks, students gain knowledge and skills to be able to obtain a Class A CDL driver’s license, leading to an exciting new career.
After completing the 200-hour program, students will be qualified for entry-level positions with some of America's leading over the road and local carriers.
Requirements:
- Must have a valid driver's license.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must not have more than three moving violations in the past three years on the driving record and no current outstanding violations.
- Must be able to pass a Department of Transportation physical and drug screen.
Course Schedule
| Course Type |
Course Duration |
Course Availability |
Course Frequency |
| Day |
5 weeks |
Monday–Saturday,
7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. |
Day courses begin every two weeks. |
| Night |
8 weeks |
Monday–Friday,
6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. |
Night courses begin every ten weeks. |
| Overnight |
5 weeks |
Monday–Friday,
7:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. |
Overnight courses begin every four weeks. |
Note: Course schedules are subject to change based upon demand. Call (361) 698-2707 for additional information.
Transportation Training Services: Class A Automatic Program
To safely operate a Class A vehicle, the CDL Class A Training courses will cover 120 hours of classroom/lab prerequisites and driving skills (40 hours of classroom/lab prerequisites and 80 hours of skill area and over-the-road driving instruction, including the Department of Public Safety driving test).
Requirements:
- Must have a valid driver's license.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must not have more than three moving violations in the past three years on the driving record and no current outstanding violations.
- Must be able to pass a Department of Transportation physical and drug screen.
Course Schedule:
Driving skills courses for transporting passengers and operating school buses will be scheduled based on demand and equipment availability.
Note: Course schedules are subject to change based upon demand. Call (361) 698-2707 for additional information.
Transportation Training Services: Class A Non-Air Brake Program
To safely operate a Class A vehicle without Air Brakes, the CDL Class A Non-Air Brake Training courses will cover 110 hours of classroom/lab prerequisites and driving skills (30 hours of classroom/lab prerequisites and 50 hours of skill area and over-the-road driving instruction, including the Department of Public Safety driving test).
Requirements:
- Must have a valid driver's license.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must not have more than three moving violations in the past three years on the driving record and no current outstanding violations.
- Must be able to pass a Department of Transportation physical and drug screen.
Course Schedule:
Driving skills courses for Class A Non-Air Brake will be scheduled based on demand and equipment availability.
Note: Course schedules are subject to change based upon demand. Call (361) 698-2707 for additional information.
Transportation Training Services: Bus Program
To safely operate a bus and transport passengers, the CDL Class B Training courses will cover 80 hours of classroom/lab prerequisites and driving skills (30 hours of classroom/lab prerequisites and 50 hours of skill area and over-the-road driving instruction, including the Department of Motor Vehicles driving test).
Requirements:
- Must have a valid TX driver's license.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must not have more than three moving violations in the past three years on driving record.
- Must be able to pass a Department of Transportation physical and drug screen.
Course Schedule
Driving skills courses for transporting passengers and operating school buses will be scheduled based on demand and equipment availability.
Note: Course schedules are subject to change based upon demand. Call (361) 698-2707 for additional information.
Transportation Training Services: Class B Automatic Program
To safely operate a Class B vehicle, the CDL Class B Automatic Training courses will cover 80 hours of classroom/lab prerequisites and driving skills (30 hours of classroom/lab prerequisites and 50 hours of skill area and over-the-road driving instruction, including the Department of Public Safety driving test).
Requirements:
- Must have a valid driver's license.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must not have more than three moving violations in the past three years on the driving record and no current outstanding violations.
- Must be able to pass a Department of Transportation physical and drug screen.
Course Schedule:
Driving skills courses for Class B Automatic will be scheduled based on demand and equipment availability.
Note: Course schedules are subject to change based upon demand. Call (361) 698-2707 for additional information.
Transportation Training Services: Class B Manual Program
To safely operate a Class B vehicle, the CDL Class B Manual Training courses will cover 110 hours of classroom/lab prerequisites and driving skills (30 hours of classroom/lab prerequisites and 80 hours of skill area and over-the-road driving instruction, including the Department of Public Safety driving test).
Requirements:
- Must have a valid driver's license.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must not have more than three moving violations in the past three years on the driving record and no current outstanding violations.
- Must be able to pass a Department of Transportation physical and drug screen.
Course Schedule:
Driving skills courses for Class B Manual will be scheduled based on demand and equipment availability.
Note: Course schedules are subject to change based upon demand. Call (361) 698-2707 for additional information.