Northeastern Adult and Community Education
Adult and Continuing Education

Commercial Driving Program

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Commercial Drivers License (CDL)

NJC's CDL program will offer a comprehensive course for first time drivers to prepare for the high-demand career of truck driving. Through a combination of classroom instruction and on-the-road training, students will develop the knowledge and skills required for successfully obtaining their CDL. The CDL program will include instruction from highly qualified industry veterans, state-of-the-art technology and hands-on training to prepare students for a successful career in this high-demand industry.
 

Registration Information

To hear upcoming class availability and to register for classes, contact Philip Sims. 

Philip Sims

CDL Program Director

Office: (970) 521-6783

Cell: (970) 597-0247

CDL@njc.edu

2025 - 2026 CDL Class-A Fees
Registration Fee$30
Class-A Road and Range with Theory Instruction$3,500
Drug Testing$45
Course Supply Fees$150
Road Testing with Truck Rental$275
TOTAL$4,000

Current Course Information

The Commercial License Permit (CLP) prep course will be held Monday through Thursday over two consecutive weeks for a total of 16 hours. This course will take students through the Colorado Commercial Driver’s License Manual to prepare students for the CLP written exams.

Each session consists of 16 hours of instructional time and will be held Monday through Thursday over two consecutive weeks beginning at 3:00 PM each day. The session will include classroom instruction only.

The permit course can be attended in-person or virtually. Select class type preference on the registration form.

Class Length: 16 Hours
Course Cost: $350

The Behind the Wheel CDL course is designed for those holding a Commercial License Permit (CLP).

The Class A program includes:

  • Developing necessary backing skills
  • Proper Pre-trip Inspection
  • Driving/Operating a manual transmission tractor trailer on Public Roadways
  • The intent of the course is to meet all FMCSA ELDT training requirements, and to exceed the training and proficiency necessary to pass a CDL -A Skills Test.

Flexible training schedules are available including weekends, weekdays and one one one tutorial training to accommodate each student's schedule.

This course will 96 hours of classroom time, road experience and simulator experience.

Additional eligibility requirements include successfully completing drug testing and a medical evaluation.

Class Length: 96 Hours
Course Cost: $4,000
Certificate Issued: Upon Completion of Course 

 

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Instructor

Brianna Bade
Holyoke Adult Education Instructor
970-571-2660
brianna.bade@njc.edu
Brianna Bade
Cathy Fisher
Adult Education Instructor
970-521-6604
970-571-1302 (mobile)
cathy.fisher@njc.edu
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Cathy Fisher

Staff

Dalia Alexander
Adult Education Program Director
970-521-6793
dalia.alexander@njc.edu
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Dalia Alexander
Jamie Giacomini
Adult and Community Education Director
970-521-6761
Jamie.giacomini@njc.edu
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Philip Sims
CDL Program Manager & Instructor
970-521-6783
philip.sims@njc.edu
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Philip Sims