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Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) Training Series – Class B permit required

COURSE NUMBER: TRAN5580

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Important News! 

Before taking the CDL road test, driver trainees will now have to successfully complete a specific program of theory and behind-the-wheel instruction provided by a school or other entity on FMCSA's new Training Provider Registry (TPR). 

OCEWD’s Commercial Driving Training Program has been approved by FMCSA to be on the approved list of Training providers. This means that the curriculum, vehicles, facilities, instructors, and adherence to state regulations meet the stringent requirements required by the new Entry Level Driver Training Rule that takes effect on February 7, 2022.

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course prepares learners for the State of Hawaii Commercial Driver (CDL Class B) license test. Strong emphasis is placed on the Commercial Driving Manual, Virage VS 600 CDL simulator, Class A Vehicle Inspection, parking skills, and safe operation in preparation for the tests required to obtain your CDL Class B license which include the:

  • Air Brake Test
  • Vehicle Inspection Test
  • Basic Vehicle Control Skills Test
  • On-Road Driving Test

ADDITIONAL ON-LINE TRAINING: The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requires entry-level driver training to cover all topics in the Class B “theory-based curriculum” consisting of these modules:

  • Basic Orientation
  •  Safe Operating Procedures
  • Advanced Operating Practices
  • Vehicle Systems and Reporting
  • Malfunctions
  • Non-Driving Activities

Students will be required to complete the modules and pass all the module quizzes with an overall competency of 80%.  This on-line portion of the course is self-paced and the student will be required to achieve the 80% competency in this module and all the other “Behind the Wheel” modules of the course within the 95 hour course schedule time allotment. If this is achieved the student will be scheduled for the road test at the CDL examination center.

Course Schedule

Online registration is for debit/credit card purchase only. For other payments, use Standard Registration.

Click on a course section to see dates and to add to your cart. Course details and schedules are subject to change without prior notice. For future course schedules, you may also contact our office. View “contact and information” section in the Course Details.

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Course Details

Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

  • Successfully complete the Theory Based On-line curriculum
  • Successfully complete a Class B Vehicle Inspection Test
  • Successfully demonstrate an air brake test
  • Demonstrate “Basic Vehicle Control Skills” which include:
    • Straight line backing
    • Offset back/right
    • Offset back/left
    • Parallel park (driver side)
    • Parallel park (conventional)
    • Alley dock
  • Demonstrate safe and responsible road skills in a variety of traffic situations

1. State of Hawaii CDL Type B License Permit. 

2. Controlled Substances Test Results by Clinical Laboratories of Hawaii.

3. Completed Leeward CC Urinalysis Consent Form.

Individuals interested in the Commercial Driver’s License training program must apply and meet all requirements prior to registering for a class.

Registration is based on the order of COMPLETED APPLICATIONS RECEIVED, FIRST TO QUALIFY AND SECURE TUITION PAYMENT.

STEP 1: Prepare all your documents.

Go to the “Eligibility Requirements” tab above and prepare all the necessary paperwork.

STEP 2: Submit documents.

You can either mail or hand carry documents containing personal information.

Otherwise, all documents may be emailed to workdev@hawaii.edu. It is preferred to have all documents sent in one email to allow for faster processing.

STEP 3: Submit payment and register.

Once all of your documents have been approved and your application has been accepted, please submit payment.

Payment can be made in the form of a check, cash, or debit/credit card. We accept Visa, MasterCard, and Discover.

If agencies are paying on behalf of students, please submit the Agency Authorization Form.

For information or assistance on:

  • On-line registration or general registration and payment call 808-455-0477 or email: workdev@hawaii.edu
  • Financial assistance, program advising, or attending an information session, please complete the online inquiry form and an advisor will contact you.
    • For possible tuition assistance, please click hereto learn more about the Good Jobs Hawaii grant program.
  • Click here to learn more about financial assistance and student support resources.
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