Students in the program spend the first 40 hours in the classroom preparing for the Commercial Learner’s Permit Exam. After earning a permit, students spend the next four weeks focusing on vehicle inspection, preventative maintenance, and hands-on defensive driving. They will have range practice, behind-the-wheel driving time, and one trip to Newport to test in the same vehicle used during the training program.
Students are required to demonstrate proficiency in shifting, backing up, and city and highway driving as required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration rules and regulations.
New classes form every 5 weeks. Call to register!
Workforce Training Cost
$3,500
- Additional training time after the program has concluded may incur an additional fee, to be determined.
- If needed, additional testing fees will be $125 each.
College Credit Cost
If you want to receive college credit for this program, please see BRTC's Tuition and Fees.
College Credit Degree Plans
B.S., M.S.E., Arkansas State University
Bradford, Dana
A.A., Black River Technical College; B.A., Arkansas State University
Exum, April
Higginbotham, Kenny
Hynds, Marcus
Newman, Destiny
B.S.E., M.A., M.S.E., Arkansas State University