{"id":20,"date":"2016-08-11T17:00:31","date_gmt":"2016-08-11T17:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sfccmo.edu\/the-learning-force\/the-learning-force\/commercial-driving-academy\/"},"modified":"2026-02-20T15:26:23","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T21:26:23","slug":"commercial-truck-driver-training","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sfccmo.edu\/the-learning-force\/commercial-truck-driver-training\/","title":{"rendered":"Commercial Driving Academy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"lead\">Top-notch commercial truck drivers are in demand in Missouri and throughout the nation. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sfccmo.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">State Fair Community College<\/a> offers the region\u2019s leading Class A CDL truck driver training program, designed by employers to put you in the driver\u2019s seat and on the road to a great job.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-780 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sfccmo.edu\/the-learning-force\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/12\/CDA-trucks-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"CDA fleet\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sfccmo.edu\/the-learning-force\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/12\/CDA-trucks-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.sfccmo.edu\/the-learning-force\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/12\/CDA-trucks-300x156.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sfccmo.edu\/the-learning-force\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/12\/CDA-trucks-1024x534.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sfccmo.edu\/the-learning-force\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/12\/CDA-trucks-768x401.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sfccmo.edu\/the-learning-force\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/12\/CDA-trucks-1536x801.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.sfccmo.edu\/the-learning-force\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/12\/CDA-trucks-2048x1068.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>The Program<\/h2>\n<p>Whether you aspire to drive locally, or over the road (OTR), Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) provides you with the knowledge and skills you need to excel at driving and get a job. We teach you the real world driving skills, how to keep logs and understand regulations and how to drive. When you successfully complete the course, you will have earned your Class A CDL license.<\/p>\n<p>The program includes remote theory (instruction) prior to Behind the Wheel (BTW) range skills on campus for three weeks, which includes actual driving time, with supplemental training using the Virage driving simulator.<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sfccmo.edu\/the-learning-force\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2023\/02\/virage-turcking-sim-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Virage sim\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sfccmo.edu\/the-learning-force\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2023\/02\/virage-turcking-sim-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sfccmo.edu\/the-learning-force\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2023\/02\/virage-turcking-sim-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sfccmo.edu\/the-learning-force\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2023\/02\/virage-turcking-sim-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sfccmo.edu\/the-learning-force\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2023\/02\/virage-turcking-sim-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.sfccmo.edu\/the-learning-force\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2023\/02\/virage-turcking-sim.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-674\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sfccmo.edu\/the-learning-force\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2023\/02\/virage-trucking-sim2-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"virage sim 2\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sfccmo.edu\/the-learning-force\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2023\/02\/virage-trucking-sim2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sfccmo.edu\/the-learning-force\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2023\/02\/virage-trucking-sim2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sfccmo.edu\/the-learning-force\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2023\/02\/virage-trucking-sim2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sfccmo.edu\/the-learning-force\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2023\/02\/virage-trucking-sim2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.sfccmo.edu\/the-learning-force\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2023\/02\/virage-trucking-sim2.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div style=\"width: 640px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-20-1\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sfccmo.edu\/the-learning-force\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2023\/02\/truckers2.mp4?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sfccmo.edu\/the-learning-force\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2023\/02\/truckers2.mp4\">https:\/\/www.sfccmo.edu\/the-learning-force\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2023\/02\/truckers2.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<p>As your driving abilities progress, you will drive in increasing amounts of traffic, on different types of roads and under varied road conditions. Both low-use and high-use docks are used for practice. You will be required to pass a motor vehicle background check to be accepted by SFCC\u2019s insurance.<\/p>\n<h2>2026 Training Schedule<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\">Jan. 5 &#8211; Jan. 30<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Feb. 2 &#8211; Feb. 27<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">March 2 &#8211; April 2<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">April 6 &#8211; May 1<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">May 4 &#8211; May 29<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">June 1 &#8211; June 26<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">June 29 &#8211; July 24<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">July 27 &#8211; Aug. 12<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/app.smartsheet.com\/b\/form\/e0f68a353c9f45a796e7bc93f00b235a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Register for Training<\/a><\/h3>\n<h2>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n<h2>Tuition and Fees<\/h2>\n<p>The cost of our Class A CDL truck driver training course is $5,210 plus $118.00 for<br \/>\npermit and licensure fees.<\/p>\n<p>New classes begin monthly. Two weeks prior to class start, you will need to have all<br \/>\nyour paperwork completed, have your CDL permit and pass drug and health<br \/>\nscreenings. All tuition is due by the first day of class. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sfccmo.edu\/files\/offices-and-services\/learningforce\/commercial-driving-academy\/CDA-Refund-policy.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">refund policy<\/a> for restrictions and details.<\/p>\n<h2>Benefits<\/h2>\n<p>If you enjoy traveling and the open road, then you should become a driver today! The average salary for truck drivers who complete our truck driver training program is approximately $40,000 starting out. In addition to a solid salary, drivers tend to have more flexible hours.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Top-notch commercial truck drivers are in demand in Missouri and throughout the nation. 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