Commercial vehicle training, which provides instruction in the operation of commercial vehicles. Check with individual schools to find out what types of job placement services might be available. These training programs provide the following services:
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CDL A: A state-approved driver training program for entry-level tractor-trailer drivers. This course, which is consistent with national training guidelines, provides a combination of classroom, range, and on-the-road instruction.
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CDL B: A state-approved driver training program for straight truck drivers. This course provides a combination of classroom, range, and on-the-road instruction.
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Upgrade: Drivers holding Class B CDL licenses can receive training to upgrade to a Class A license by completing a course providing classroom, range, and on-the-road instruction.
Each course helps prepare prospective truck drivers for CDL knowledge and skills tests. Vehicles are provided for students to take the CDL skills test. All tests are given at DMV test sites.
The Vermont Department of Libraries provides all academic, public, and school libraries access to Gale Presents: Peterson’s Test and Career Prep, which includes tutorials, practice tests, and other resources for preparing for the CDL exam. All Vermont residents can access Gale Presents: Peterson’s Test and Career Prep by going to vtonlinelib.org. Please contact the Vermont Department of Libraries at Lib.Contact@vermont.gov with any questions.
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Commercial Driver Training Schools
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Giroux General Transportation
4 Cambria Street
Barre, VT 05641
Website: cdlschoolinvt.com
Email: gigimigi@charter.net
Phone: 802 476-4679
Courses: Commercial Vehicle Training -
Northeast Driver Training, LLC
10 Transport Park
Rockingham, VT 05101
Website: northeastdrivertraining.com
Phone: 802 463-9194
Courses: Commercial Vehicle Training, Defensive Driving -
Precision Driver Training School
Website: vtdrivered.com
Email: timgarrow802@gmail.com
Phone: 802 754-2842
Courses: Class A Commercial Vehicle Training -
Pro Driver Training
60B Gonyeau Road
Milton, VT 05468
Phone: 802 893-4955959 Sampsonville Road
Enosburg Falls, VT 05450
Phone: 802 582-6103Website: prodrivercdl.com
Email: info@prodrivercdl.com
Courses: Class A and Class B Commercial Vehicle Training, Advanced Skills Training -
RPR Driving School
167 Boynton Street
Barre, VT 05641
Website: rprdrivingschool.com/
Phone: 802 661-5599
Courses: Class A Commercial Vehicle Training
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Southwest Tech
321 Park St
Bennington, VT 05201
Website: svcdc.org/adult-education/commercial-drivers-license
Email: rbahny@swtech.org
Phone: 802 445-4990
Courses: Commercial Vehicle Training - Class B -
Stafford Driver Training School
8 Stratton Road
Rutland, VT 05701
Website: staffordonline.org/adult-education
Email: wlucci@rutlandhs.k12.vt.us
Phone: 802 770-1178
Courses: Commercial Vehicle Training