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Class B Commercial Drivers License (CDL-B)

This class prepares students for the written and practical portions of the State of Indiana's Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) exam. You will learn how to safely drive, operate, and back up a truck and trailer, complete a vehicle inspection, and gain a fundamental working knowledge of the trucking industry, including rules and regulations. The class prepares students for an entry-level position as a tractor-trailer driver with a trucking company.

CDL-B is a high-demand, high-wage career. Other CDL training programs work with only a few carriers or require you to train for their company, limited your job options. Ivy Tech and its licensed teaching partners have established a premier network of hiring companies, including national carriers, regional trucking companies, and local trucking jobs, so you will have a large selection of potential employers.

To register for a class, the following items will be required:

  • Must be 18 years old

  • Possess a valid Indiana driver's license for at least one year

  • Have an acceptable driving record

  • Pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical and drug screen, obtain a DOT Medical Certification "medical card," and submit all five pages- depending on the class you take, these steps maybe completed during the course

  • English proficiency demonstrated through the TOEFL exam if applicable

  • Acceptable criminal background check

    Depending on the class you take, you may train and sit for the permit during your first week of class. Obtain a Class B CDL permit from the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) (general knowledge and airbrake) and provide a front and back copy of the permit. Note: a minimum of 21 years of age or older is required to drive across state lines. Applicants under 21 must drive in their state of domicile (residence) only.

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