Program Description Bellingham Technical College and locally owned Pegasus Corporation have combined efforts to provide students with a high quality, fast-track training program to prepare for a career in commercial truck driving. This is a two quarter certificate program. It includes preparation of the written and driving tests. In addition to driving skills, students will also take courses, in financial management, first aid, and customer service .
Students will learn to perform the essential skills of professional truck driving tasks in a safe and efficient manner. Students who successfully pass the class will be allowed to use our vehicles for their on-the-road tests. Students may enroll in the program at the beginning of each month.
Based on DOT regulations, all students who wish to enroll in this program must:
• Possess a current valid Washington State driver’s license and a driving record that is free of serious violations within the past three years.
• Pass a pre-admission drug screen test.
• Obtain a DOT physical examination.
There is a non-refundable application fee of $150, which includes the cost of drug screening and current MVR from the Department of Licensing.
Program Costs Tuition, Fees, Material and Supply costs ... (more)
Degree & Certificate Requirements Courses Listed Alphabetically | Typical Student Schedule The student must complete the CDL preparation course and obtain a "driving permit" from WA DOL prior to start of hands-on truck driving courses. Students, who have already obtained "driving permit" from DOL can be admitted to other courses in this program with proper driving screen test, DOT physical exam and satisfactory MVR Report.
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Students may apply for a certificate upon completion and verification of all requirements and standards.
Program Outcomes Graduates will be able to pass the commercial drivers license (CDL) written and on-the-road test and complete an on-the-job internship.
Application & Registration The students may enroll in the Commercial Driving Program on a space available basis at the start of every month, excluding December. Please contact the Registration Department for the Application and Drug Screening procedure.
