This program is designed to provide the students with the skills and technical knowledge to drive trucks, buses, delivery vehicles, for-hire vehicles, and other commercial motor vehicles (CMV). These vehicles follow the established state and federal laws for safety, weight, operational and physical standards for operation included in the training, this program will prepare students for obtaining their provisional commercial driver’s license (CDL).

Emphasis is placed on hands-on training with endorsement specific goals for the student.  Additionally, students may learn the skills required in motorized equipment operations.

Program Outcomes:

1. Identify the role that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) serves for commercial vehicle operations.
2. Define what constitutes a commercial motor vehicle in accordance with the FMCSA.
3. Develop the skills and abilities for commercial vehicle and/or other designated equipment operation
4. Acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to obtain a Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP).
5.  Acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and/or additional license endorsement, vehicle, or equipment operation training certification.

ADMISSIONS INFORMATION

• Must be at least 18 years of age

• Must have a valid Wyoming driver license

• Must have a valid Wyoming commercial driver permit/CPL (see below)

• Must have a valid Social Security number

• Must have an original or certified copy of birth certificate

• Must pass a DOT physical and be in good physical condition

• Must not be under doctor’s care with work limitations to do assigned class and skills work

• Must have no serious physical handicap which prevents safe vehicle operation

• Must be English proficient or pass the English Proficiency Test administered at the college

• Must be able to travel throughout the state of Wyoming

• Vision screening is required by state and federal laws

Commercial Learners Permit

Wyoming Department of Transportation – Commercial License.

Generally, according to the WY DOT, if the vehicle you drive has a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or more or is designed to carry 16 or more passengers (including the driver), or you transport hazardous material in an amount which must be placarded, then you are required to have a Commercial Driver License (CDL) to operate that vehicle.

Commercial drivers are subject to FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) regulations; therefore, you are required to present a current federal DOT Medical Certificate when applying for a Wyoming CDL license.

A Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration physical is required when applying for a CDL unless exempted by FMCSA Part 390.3(f), 391.2, 391.68, and 398.3.  Information regarding this topic is available on the FMCSA website.  For more information on Driver Certification and its relationship to the Federal DOT Medical Examiners Certification, please visit the Driver Certification page.

 
All students are required to have their CDL Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) before registering for the CMV 1700 Driving- Range, CMV 1750 Driving Over-the-road, and Passenger and Bus Endorsement courses. To prepare for the CMV 1505 Transportation Safety and Regulations course download the Wyoming Driver License Manual for Commercial & Heavy Vehicles (2017) and review the JJ Keller Air Brakes video.

Required Course of Study: