Congreso CDL-A “Careers in Trucking”
Program Description:
Congreso’s CDL-A “Careers in Trucking” Program provides the education and resources for individuals to secure the Class-A driver’s license to safely operate tractor trailers. Congreso partners with All-State Career School, AAA School of Trucking and Smith & Solomon to provide students with 8 weeks of mandatory instruction that includes:
- Mandatory course work to secure the Class-A driver’s permit
- The Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) required by the Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration for enrollment in CDL-A training
- 6 weeks of hands-on training required for CDL-A licensing and 2 weeks of test preparation – including the State CDL A license exam
The program is 100% in-person and classes are offered on a monthly basis.
- Training Provider: Congreso De Latinos Unidos, Inc.
- Program Length: 8 weeks, includes 6 weeks of intensive hands- on training and 2 weeks of test preparation
- Program Date: June 10, 2024
- Pre-requisites:
- Must be 21 or within three months of turning 21
- HS diploma/ GED
- Ability to pass a Drug Screening
- Valid PA Driver’s License
- Training Schedule: M-F from 8 am to 5 pm for 8 consecutive weeks
- Skills Learned: Safe operations of a tractor trailer and the mandatory training required to test for a Class A license in PA
- Industry-Recognized Credentials: CDL-A License
- College Credits Earned: n/a
