What is Commercial Driver's License Training?
Gateway Community & Technical College offers
complete vehicle training that will prepare you for an entry-level position in the trucking industry. Once you complete the course, you will be awarded a certificate.

The training course can be completed in four weeks by attending
full-time, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Classes begin twice a month, every month except December.
The United States Department of Labor reported that heavy & tractor-trailer truck drivers had a median pay of $21/hour or $43,680/year in May 2018.

Between 2016 and 2026, employment of heavy & tractor-trailer truck drivers forecasts to grow 6%, which is nearly as fast the average of all occupations. 
 
Gateway Community & Technical College offers CDL training designed for individuals with little or no commercial driving experience.

The 160-hour tractor/trailer driving training & certification includes:
·          Department of Transportation (DOT) Physical/Drug Screen
·          Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Learner’s Permit
·          DOT Rules & Regulations
·          Kentucky CDL Manual
·          Map Reading Assistance
·          Trip Planning Guidelines
·          CDL Road Test

A high school diploma or GED is not required . Class size is limited; so enrollment is accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. Registration is open year-round. Follow this link for more details: 
CDL Training Program Requirements
  • Be 18 years of age*
  • Be able to meet the Federal DOT physical requirements
  • Be able to read and write the English language
  • Have a valid driver's license at the time of registration
* Job Placement Assistance is limited when you are under the age of 21*

Costs and Fees
  • 160 Hour Tractor/Trailer Driver Training
  • $3,875 tuition includes DOT physical, drug screen, CDL manual, classroom and road training.
* Tuition does not include these student fees to the circuit clerks office: CDL application $24, permit $11, skills testing $50, original CDL $40 (total $125)
  • Tuition to be paid in full before the first day of class
  • Acceptable payment methods: cash, money order, credit card, bank check (no personal checks)
  • Funding available through WIOA (see below)
  • Funding not available through Gateway

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)

The WIOA could help you pay for your CDL training.  Contact the Kentucky Career Center to see if you qualify .
Additional Information

You may register at any time; however, class size is limited. Enrollments are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. Training is scheduled around holidays and interruptions caused by weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
Remaining 2019 classes with seats still available:
  • Monday, October 21 - Friday, November 15
  • Monday, November 4 -Tuesday, December 3
  • Wednesday, November 13 - Thursday, December 12
Contact us for more information!



Call Ressie Hall at (859) 442-1169 to learn more!