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The program features hands-on experience driving a truck with guaranteed small class size. Testing is provided on site. Upon completion, successful students receive their CDL license along with a 240-hour certificate.  \nCertification options include:  \n• Class A License  \n• Tanker endorsement  \n• Doubles and Triples endorsement  \n• Hazmat endorsement  \n• School Bus and Passenger endorsement  \nCLASS B CDL  \nClass B training is a 4-day course, offered Monday-Thursday, which is designed to give you the necessary training and seat time to earn your license with the school bus and passenger endorsement training. Testing is provided on site.  \nOFFERED IN  \nGhent, West Virginia  \nPROGRAM CONTACTS  \nGloria Kincaid Workforce Programs [gkincaid@newriver.edu](gkincaid@newriver.edu)[ ](gkincaid@newriver.edu)[304-793-6101](304-793-6101)  \nCAREER OUTLOOK:  \nIn West Virginia, the median income for a Class A Truck Driver is $54,400 and $38,000 for a Class B Driver . There are currently thousands of job openings in West Virginia. The United States is now 60,000 drivers short to meet the country’s transportation needs. This number is expected to triple in the next 10 years.  \nNEWRIVER. EDU  \n08.08.24  \nNEWRIVER.EDU  \nPINTLE HOOK  \nThe Class A (CDL) Pintle Hook training is a 17-hour, hands-on course, offered after 4 p. m. , Monday-Thursday and designed for those working in the utility industry. Testing is provided on site.  \nPRE-ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS  \nq At least 18 years of age (Must be at least 21 years old to drive outside of West Virginia)  \nq Valid, unrestricted driver’s license with 2 years of licensed driving and a clean driving record  \nq Pass both a drug screen and Department of Transportation physical  \nq Have a valid CDL test card  \nq Obtain a Class A or Class B leaner’s permit before the first day of class (Written tests as required by the DMV are completed at the DMV) .  \nq Provide documentation required to apply for a CDL permit in the state of West Virginia; a certified birth certificate, passport or Permanent Resident Card, and proof of both Social Security number and West Virginia residency.  \nREGISTRATION FEES:  \n• Fees vary depending on the classes selected.  \n• Financial aid may be available for those who quality.  \n• In addition to registration fees, students are responsible for:  \n􀂾 Prior to enrollment: Drug screen and DOT physical ($95); background check ($86 .50); CDL permit ($47 .50) .  \n􀂾 Skills Test Fee ($100); paid at the time of the test to a 3rd party examiner.  \nNew River Community and Technical College (New River CTC) is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission ([www.hlcommission.org](www.hlcommission.org)), a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U. 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New River CTC is an equal opportunity institution.  \nNew River CTC does not discriminate in its educational programs or in admission to, access to, treatment in, or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal or s","cbCaikQcyAzxhKxf","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaikQcyAzxhKxf","pdf",2651110,"English","# Program Details\n## Classroom and Training Components\n## Class A CDL\n## Class B CDL\n## Pintle Hook Training\n## Pre-Enrollment Requirements\n## Registration Fees and Accreditation","[{\"question\":\"What training components are included in the CDL program?\",\"answer\":\"The program includes classroom instruction covering government regulations, theory and general knowledge, plus behind-the-wheel and range/road training for safe driving maneuvers. 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