Students must complete and successfully pass:
1. DOT Physical Examination during 1st week of class.
2. DOT Pre-hiring Drug Screening/Test during 1st week of class.
3. DOT Random Drug Screening Pool withing 16-week course.
4. Driving background check prior to start of semester or during 1st week of class. Students must be declared "eligible" to drive State of Minnesota owned vehicle. Free of serious driving infractions for last five years.

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The Commercial Vehicle Operators certificate program will prepare the student for the successful acquisition of a Commercial Driver's License (CDL). This program will offer theory and practical instruction in tractor-trailer combinations. Students will log a significant amount of miles behind the wheel and/or through an internship program prior to their graduation. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be qualified to sit for the CDL examination in their State of Licensure.

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According to ISEEK, the need for drivers is strong with an employment change of 7.7% to 2016 with a projected employment increase of 2,745.

According to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Labor Market Information there is a projected increase of 4,817 truck driving jobs in Northwest Minnesota to 2014. The projected increase for Minnesota is 17,346.

Student Placement

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The College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, (800) 621-7440, 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504.

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Semester order by campus: East Grand Forks

1. Student will demonstrate the ability to safely operate a commercial vehicle while complying with state and federal motor vehicle traffic laws, traffic regulations and driver’s license laws.
2. Student will demonstrate defensive driving techniques.
3. Student will plan the most effective and efficient routing between pickup and delivery points and calculate fuel efficiency.
4. Student will demonstrate inspections and safety checks.
5. Student will demonstrate proper logbook usage.
6. Student will diagnose equipment failure.

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