Commercial Truck Driving
Get Started!
Those interested in the Commercial Truck Driving program, should first review the CDL information packet. Next, contact Tina Durborow at 410.287.1615 to schedule an interview. Once you interview and are accepted, you may register for classes.
According to the American Trucking Association, more than 70% of all consumer goods in the U.S. are moved by truck.
If you like to travel and work independently, pay close attention to details, and enjoy driving for long periods of time, a career as a CDL-A driver may be a good fit for you. Like to drive but want to stay closer to home? CDL-B drivers may drive school buses, heavy equipment, and delivery vehicles.
COURSES REQUIRED TO COMPLETE PROGRAM:
CDL-A:
TK 1001 Commercial Truck Driving I
TK 1002 Comm Truck Driving II
TK 1003 Comm Truck Driving III
TK 1004 Commercial Truck Driving IV
CDL-B:
TK 1016 Straight Truck Class B
OR
TK 1018 Comm Truck Class B + Passenger
RECOMMENDED COURSE:
WH 1011 Forklift Certification Training
TIME NEEDED TO COMPLETE PROGRAM:
8-10 weeks for CDL-A (in class time)
3 weeks for CDL-B
1 semester
CREDENTIAL(S) OFFERED:
Maryland Commercial Driver’s License
LOCATION:
Classes are offered monthly at Cecil College and run either MON–FRI all day, or evenings,
and weekends on TUE, WED, THU .
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
If you would like further information or wish to be added to our mailing list, complete
a Workforce Inquiry Form and a member of our team will contact you.
CONTACT:
Matt Baylis, mbaylis@harford.edu, 443.412.2728
What's Next?
As a CDL driver, you can choose employment where you travel cross-country regionally, or locally. You may haul dry goods, refrigerated items, containers or vehicles. Drivers can work for a company or choose to purchase their own truck and work for themselves s they can control their loads. Many choose to drive school, tour, or charter buses and work a steady route. By earning special endorsements, such as Hazardous Materials, drivers open up their opportunities and their pay scale.