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Class - A Commercial Driving License (CDL) Course

Broward College now offers an entry-level CDL Truck Driving course. This program provides students with the skills and driving experience necessary to thrive in this career by obtaining a nationally recognized, in-demand Commercial Driving License.

This is a four–week, 160–hour course that includes instruction, two attempts at the CDL test, and a robust job placement program. Entry-level CDL drivers can earn over $80K annually.

Course Details

Classes are held Monday through Friday, from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM each day

The course has components at two Broward County locations:

  • Orientation: Broward College @ the YMCA - 1409 Sistrunk Blvd., 4th Floor, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
  • Instruction: TBA

New classes start weekly

CDL training is delivered by Broward College's contracted training partners, FleetForce Truck Driving School, and 160 Driving Academy.

These partners provide licensed instructors and are responsible for all instructional delivery, including hands-on training on all aspects of operating a commercial vehicle properly and safely.

Course completion and graduation require passing a three-part skills test 

TBA

To be eligible for scholarship funds, you must complete a Florida Resident Form.

All documents supporting the establishment of Florida residency for tuition purposes must:

  • Be dated, issued, or filed at least twelve (12) months before the first day of the term in which the Florida residency-for-tuition-purposes classification is requested.
  • Be received no later than the 100% refund date for the term in which Florida residency is being requested; otherwise, the Florida classification for tuition purposes will be effective the following term.

Two documents supporting a minimum of 12 months of residency in Florida must be presented.

Tier One

The documents must include at least one of the following:

  • Florida voter's registration card.
  • Florida driver's license (licenses from any other state must be relinquished).
  • State of Florida identification card (if no evidence of ties to another state exists).
  • Florida vehicle registration.
  • Proof of a permanent home in Florida that is occupied as a primary residence by the individual or by the individual's parent if the individual is a dependent child.
  • Proof of a homestead exemption in Florida.
  • Transcripts from a Florida high school for multiple years (2 or more years) if the Florida high school diploma or Florida GED was earned within the last 12 months.
  • Proof of permanent full-time employment in Florida for at least 30 hours per week for a consecutive 12-month period (W-2s may be requested if documentation is inconclusive).

Tier Two

The documents may include one or more of the following:

  • Declaration of domicile in Florida (12 months from the date the document was sworn and subscribed as noted by the Clerk of Circuit Court).
  • Florida professional or occupational license.
  • Florida incorporation.
  • Document evidencing verifiable family ties to a Florida resident.
  • Proof of membership in a Florida-based charitable or professional organization.
  • Any other documentation that supports the student's request for resident status, including, but not limited to, utility bills and proof of 12 consecutive months of payments; a lease agreement and proof of 12 consecutive months of payments; or an official state, federal, or court document evidencing legal ties to Florida.

FLORIDA RESIDENT FORM

Scholarships are available

Request Information to learn about ways to fund this program.

Admissions Requirements

Program applicants are required to adhere to the following admissions requirements:

18 Years or Older

High School Diploma or GED Preferred

Possess a Valid Driver's License

Have a CDL Class A Permit

Have an Acceptable Motor Vehicle Driving Record

Pass the Department of Transportation's Physical

Pass the Department of Transportation's Drug Screening

Start your new career in as little as four weeks!

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Interested students must complete the CDL Program Admissions Information Form and follow the outlined steps for the application and enrollment process.

CDL Program Admissions Information Form

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