General Information
Complete your Virginia Class A – CDL in as little as 8 weeks!
The Commercial Driving Program prepares students to successfully obtain a Commercial Driver’s License - Class A Endorsement (CDL-A) to operate large, heavy, or placarded hazardous material vehicles in intrastate and/or interstate commerce.
Students who complete the commercial driving program and achieve a passing score on all required knowledge and skills exams are equipped with the basic skills needed for an entry-level driving job in the transportation industry, including:
- Conducting Vehicle Inspections
- Hazard Perception and Avoidance
- Basic Backing and Vehicle Control
- Safe Driver Behavior
- Accident Procedures
- Emergency Maneuvers
- Skid Control, Recovery and Avoidance
- Speed and Space Management
- Hours of Service
Successful completion of this course, along with the passing of the state administered on-road skills test, will result in an award of the following credential(s):
- State issued Class A Commercial Driver’s License and a Course Completion Certificate
Trainee Requirement Details
Coursework includes 40-hours of training:
- Classroom (Saturday): 8 hours
- Behind-the-Wheel (Road/Range): 40 hours
- Online Coursework: 34 chapters + tests (self-paced)
- DMV Skills Test: 3 hours
The trainee must be at least 18 years of age. All students are required to complete a D.O.T. Medical exam and obtain their CDL-A learner’s permit before they can begin the behind-the-wheel portion of their training. The curriculum consists of 34 structured learning modules and corresponding tests to ensure students meet all required learning objectives and remain fully compliant with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) regulations for commercial driver education.
FastForward Financial Assistance Available
Qualifying Virginia residents may be eligible for FastForward financial assistance, which could reduce the cost of tuition by two-thirds.
For more information and to register, please contact:
Robin Jennings, FastForward Career Coach
540/863-2899