Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Program

CDL Trucks

The most affordable CDL Program in Maine!

Eastern Maine Community College’s Commercial Drivers License (CDL) program can get you on the road in as little as 10 weeks. Our program focuses on safety and real world driving experience. Classes held year round.

CDL Skills Learned

Knowledge required to pass the CDL learner’s permit test and elected endorsements
One-on-one driving instruction
Proper use of Log Books
Trip Planning
In Depth Vehicle Operation
Safety & Defensive Driving

CDL Admissions Requirements

Valid Maine Driver’s License & Clean Driving Record
- You must submit your Driving Record for the past three years with your online application- Click here for State of Maine Driver’s Record Check Service
Ability to pass random drug screenings
Immunization Records (MMR and Diphtheria/Tetanus within past 10 years)

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CDL Costs

$5,358

Tuition: $5,000
DOT Physical, Alcohol/Substance Screening: $167 – required: “Concentra Authorization for Examination Form“
Textbook: Trucking: Tractor-Trailer Driver Handbook/Workbook by Alice Adams: $60 available at EMCC’s Bookstore
CDL Learner’s Permit: $70 – Application, payment and test date scheduled during first week of class
- Endorsements (Optional but strongly recommended) $20 each. Total $60.
  - Hazardous materials
  - Tank Vehicles
  - Double/Triple Trailers

Course Details & Schedule

July 29 – October 4, 2019

October 14 – December 20, 2019

December 30, 2019- March 6, 2020

March 9, 2020 – May 15, 2020

Week 1 through 3

Students will complete 78 hours of classroom time plus 25.5 of lab work.

8am to 4pm for the first three weeks on EMCC’s campus.

Week 4 through 10

Students will complete 44 hours of behind-the-wheel (road) and range (off-street).

Week 11

State of Maine Road Test*

Other CDL Course Options

Re-testing

Need to take the test again? Retest with our instructor using our vehicle.
Re-test fee: $215.

Hourly Practice Rate

Are you looking to get your Road & Range hours?
Hourly driving starting at $99.

*Two road test are included in the Full Course per student.

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