Home > Workforce Development > NonCredit and Continuing Education Classes > Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Program

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
  • Ability to pass random drug screenings
  • Immunization Records (MMR and Diphtheria/Tetanus within past 10 years)

Click here to Apply Online Today!

CDL Costs

$5,357

  • 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

Open application process.

Courses run approximately every 12 to 15 weeks.

 

Week 1 through 2

Students will complete 78 hours of classroom time

7:00am to 5pm for the first two weeks on EMCC’s campus.

Week 3 through 8

Students will train Monday through Thursday to complete well beyond the minimum 44 hours of behind-the-wheel (road) and range (off-street) training.

Students will also complete 25.5 of lab work.

Week 9

State of Maine Road Test*

 

Other CDL Course Options

Hourly Practice Rate- including testing using EMCC vehicles

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

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

 

Grant Funding Assistance

Do you need help paying for this course?  We partner with the following organization to help students find funding and achieve their employment goals.

Grant Funding Partners

Eastern Maine Development Corp, WIOA program.

Contact Kim Donovan, KDonovan@emdc.org, (207) 561-4043, for eligibility requirements.

Competitive Skills Scholarship Program

Visit https://www.mainecareercenter.gov/cssp.shtml for more information about this program.

Maine Community Foundation

The Maine Community Foundation offers scholarships for nontraditional students. Visit https://www.mainecf.org/find-a-scholarship/available-scholarships/ for more information.  Or contact Cherie Galyean, cgalyean@mainecf.org, (207) 412-2017.

Workforce Development Inquiry