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Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

Awards Fast-Track, Short-term Certificate

Credit Hours 240

Campus Ozark

Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Truck Drivers Wanted

Enterprise State Community College offers several paths to those who want to have a successful career in the truck driving industry, with salaries starting at $50,000 annually. For all training tracks, students must have their Class A or Class B CDL permit and complete a D.O.T. Physical and Drug Screen.

ESCC offers a completely hands-on six-week training course and a hybrid fast-track training course that includes online coursework and on-the-road training. These programs meet the standards established by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and the State of Alabama.

Admission Requirements

  • A submitted CDL Admission Application (6-week program) or Fast-Track CDL Training Application
  • 18 years of age or older
  • Valid Alabama Driver’s License
  • Motor Vehicle Driving Record (MVR)
  • Class A or Class B CDL Permit
  • DOT Physical and Drug Screen (NOTE: In compliance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, a Motor Vehicle Report, students must provide a copy of their Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) and the results of DOT physical and controlled substance tests to the instructor by the first day of class.)

Why Become a Truck Driver?

Earn up to $100K if you work weekends

#1 Most In-Demand Job in Alabama

Available Trainings

ESCC offers multiple Commercial Driver’s License training tracks. Please fill out our information request form to reach out to one of our team members and receive more specific information about traditional and fast-track training.

Currently, we offer traditional CDL training every three weeks:

  • January 13 – February 24
  • February 3 – March 14
  • February 25 – April 11
  • March 17 – May 2
  • April 14 – May 25
  • May 5 – June 16
  • May 27 – July 8
  • June 17 – July 29
  • July 9 – August 19
  • July 30 – September 11
  • August 20 – September 30
  • September 15 – October 24
  • October 6 – November 14
  • October 27 – December 10
Commercial truck drivers wanted

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Kemmie Williams

CDL Instructor

Choose the Right License Classifications We Offer

Class A CDL

A Class A commercial driver’s license is required to operate any combination of vehicles with a gross combination weight rating (GVWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, provided the towed vehicle is heavier than 10,000 pounds.
With a Class A CDL and the proper endorsements, you may drive the following types of vehicles: tractor-trailers, truck and trailer combinations, tank vehicles, livestock carriers, and flatbeds. This training utilizes manual transmission vehicles and automatic transmissions.

Class B CDL

A Class A commercial driver’s license is required to operate any combination of vehicles with a gross combination weight rating (GVWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, provided the towed vehicle is heavier than 10,000 pounds.
With a Class A CDL and the proper endorsements, you may drive the following types of vehicles: tractor-trailers, truck and trailer combinations, tank vehicles, livestock carriers, and flatbeds. This training utilizes manual transmission vehicles and automatic transmissions.

Hazmat

A Class A commercial driver’s license is required to operate any combination of vehicles with a gross combination weight rating (GVWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, provided the towed vehicle is heavier than 10,000 pounds.
With a Class A CDL and the proper endorsements, you may drive the following types of vehicles: tractor-trailers, truck and trailer combinations, tank vehicles, livestock carriers, and flatbeds. This training utilizes manual transmission vehicles and automatic transmissions.

What Makes a Good Truck Driver?