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Become eligible to test for and earn a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements.
Financial Aid Assistance Available.
This program combines classroom instruction with hands-on driving experience on a private training range and public roads. Students learn vehicle inspections, passenger safety, defensive driving, traffic regulations, trip planning, vehicle maneuvering, and safe driving practices in various road and weather conditions. Training also covers accident procedures, hours-of-service regulations, and workplace safety. The program concludes with up to three attempts to pass the onsite CDL Class B with Passenger/School Bus skills test.
Automatic Transmission Notice
CSM's CDL Class B training and skills testing are conducted using school buses equipped with automatic transmissions. Under federal CDL regulations, students who complete the CDL skills test in an automatic-transmission vehicle will receive an E Restriction (No Manual Transmission-Equipped CMV) on their CDL. CSM's Class B program does not currently provide training or skills testing in manual-transmission commercial motor vehicles.
For certification eligibility, students must complete the designated courses.
> TRA-7650 CDL - CLASS B WITH PASSENGER/SCHOOL BUS PART I
> TRA-7600 CDL- CLASS B LEARNER'S PERMIT PREPARATION
> TRA-7660 CDL - CLASS B WITH PASSENGER/SCHOOL BUS PART II
> TRA-7670 CDL - CLASS B WITH PASSENGER/SCHOOL BUS PART III
If you are interested in applying to our CDL program, when you register for orientation please upload an official copy of your driving record of good standing for the most current three years (must be less than 90 days old relative to the orientation date). For more information email cdl@csmd.edu.
Financial Aid Assistance Available.
This program combines classroom instruction with hands-on driving experience on a private training range and public roads. Students learn vehicle inspections, passenger safety, defensive driving, traffic regulations, trip planning, vehicle maneuvering, and safe driving practices in various road and weather conditions. Training also covers accident procedures, hours-of-service regulations, and workplace safety. The program concludes with up to three attempts to pass the onsite CDL Class B with Passenger/School Bus skills test.
Automatic Transmission Notice
CSM's CDL Class B training and skills testing are conducted using school buses equipped with automatic transmissions. Under federal CDL regulations, students who complete the CDL skills test in an automatic-transmission vehicle will receive an E Restriction (No Manual Transmission-Equipped CMV) on their CDL. CSM's Class B program does not currently provide training or skills testing in manual-transmission commercial motor vehicles.
Students must upload their driving record to register for the free CDL B Orientation. Students will be given additional information at the orientation on requirements needed to complete the program. Students must have a valid Maryland, Virginia, or DC CDL Class B learner’s permit to register for the in-person (TRA-7660 and TRA-7670) courses of the Class B program.
For certification eligibility, students must complete the designated courses.
> TRA-7650 CDL - CLASS B WITH PASSENGER/SCHOOL BUS PART I
> TRA-7600 CDL- CLASS B LEARNER'S PERMIT PREPARATION
> TRA-7660 CDL - CLASS B WITH PASSENGER/SCHOOL BUS PART II
> TRA-7670 CDL - CLASS B WITH PASSENGER/SCHOOL BUS PART III
If you are interested in applying to our CDL program, when you register for orientation please upload an official copy of your driving record of good standing for the most current three years (must be less than 90 days old relative to the orientation date). For more information email cdl@csmd.edu.
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