This class prepares students for the written and practical portions of the State of Indiana's Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) exam. You will learn how to safely drive, operate, and back up a truck and trailer, complete a vehicle inspection, and gain a fundamental working knowledge of the trucking industry, including rules and regulations. The class prepares students for an entry-level position as a tractor-trailer driver with a trucking company.
CDL-A Training for the Ivy Tech Sellersburg service area is done in partnership with Mister P Express.
Earning a CDL license for a Class A vehicle will allow you to drive a truck that is 26,001 pounds or more, including most tractor trailers. If you're towing another vehicle, that vehicle should weigh over 10,000 pounds. Because this definition includes so many commercial trucks, a Class A license is one of the most practical and popular licenses for new drivers.
The Parnell Commercial Driving School is one of the only training programs in the area where students can practice their skills on an advanced simulator. The simulator allows students to familiarize themselves with a truck, its components, and road and traffic conditions before being placed in a real truck.
Practicing skills with our state-of-the-art simulator allows students to build confidence while learning how to control the vehicle and learn the shifting pattern. The simulator replicates different scenarios, such as traffic issues, high wind, snow, and rain. This is as real life as it gets!
