The Commercial Driving Academy at Northern Maine Community College is a State of Maine certified tractor-trailer driving school. This course is designed to train you to become a professional truck driver and you will learn what it takes to be a responsible driver and how to handle a tractor and trailer safely and efficiently.

Classroom instruction includes log-books, trip planning, in-service air brake adjusting and you will train for all endorsements offered for CDL. Your hands-on experience will be on the driving range and on the road to ensure the skills necessary to operate a tractor trailer rig in a safe, skilled manner.

Admission requirements include:

• Personal interview
• Valid Maine Driver's License and a copy of your driving record
• Pre-entrance alcohol and controlled substance screen (test must be negative)
• DOT physical in accordance with the Federal Motor Carrier safety regulations, found to be qualified
• High school diploma or GED
• Immunization records

We need proof of:

• MMR or titer indication immunity and
• Diphtheria/tetanus given within the past 10 years

Cost of the course: $3,495 (Books additional $85)

Please contact us for...

• a packet of information about the trucking industry
• questions about the course or a career as a professional driver
• to schedule an interview for the next class
• financing options