CDL Training-Class A/B
Transportation
Northeast Community College is offering a Class A/B CDL training course in your area! Instruction will include everything the student will need to know to pass the license exam, pre-trip inspection, practical driving test, and is ELDT (Entry Level Driver Training) compliant. Sixteen hours will be spent in the classroom. Class A students will also spend up to eight days of training in a tractor-trailer. Class B students will spend up to five days in a large straight truck, with no trailer. Students will need to get their CLP (Commercial Learner’s Permit) either before the theory portion or just after the theory portion of the class, but at least 14 days before the lab portion of the class. You will also need to get a DOT drug screen after you have acquired your CLP and bring the results with you when you attend the lab portion of the class. The driving, vehicle inspection, and testing portion of the course will be completed in Norfolk or South Sioux City. The final drive test fee is included in the course. Financial Assistance is available through the Community College Gap Assistance Program for students meeting income guidelines; contact Amy Kaiser at 402.844.7245. For course details and related questions, contact Ed Lewis at 402.844.7217. Requirements: Students must be 18 years of age and have a valid Nebraska driver’s license to take this course (21 years of age if the student has a valid driver’s license from another state). Students are also cautioned that the physical requirements for a Class A Commercial Driver's License (required for truck-tractor operators) or a Class B Commercial Driver's License (Large Straight Truck with no Trailer) must be consistent with the standards of the United States Department of Transportation. Tuition does not include the cost of the license, clearing house fee, DOT drug screen, and learner’s permit (no K restriction for out-of-state residence). The required drug/alcohol testing includes pre-admittance, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion testing. Click on Register to find more details for each offering.
Upcoming Classes
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Course | Date | Time | Day(s) | Location | Instructor | Cost | |
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TRDR5140/5120 70151/70144/70143 |
3/17/2025 3/18/2025 | 8:00 AM 5:00 PM | MT----- |
South Sioux City SSIT |
See Register for lab dates/options | $800-$1065 | |
TRDR5140/5120 70133/70134/70135 |
4/7/2025 4/8/2025 | 8:00 AM 5:00 PM | MT----- |
Norfolk UTIL120 |
See Register for lab dates/options | $800-$1065 | |
TRDR5140 70139/70138 |
4/14/2025 5/9/2025 | 8:00 AM 5:00 PM | MTWRF-- |
Norfolk UTIL120 |
Online Theory, See Register for lab dates/options | $1065 | |
TRDR5140/5120 70145/70146/70147 |
5/21/2025 5/22/2025 | 8:00 AM 5:00 PM | --WR--- |
South Sioux City SSIT |
See Register for lab dates/options | $800-$1065 | |
TRDR5140 70141/70152/70142 |
6/2/2025 6/3/2025 | 8:00 AM 5:00 PM | MT----- |
Hartington HARO |
Theory in Hartington, Lab in Norfolk, See Register for lab dates/options | $1065 |
Classes are being added all the time. Check back soon for more classes!