This course is for those who desire a commercial driver career and have some knowledge of commercial vehicles or experience driving large vehicles, including commercial vehicles. This approved FMCSA Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) course is for interested students 18 years of age or older. To get a Class B CDL, you will utilize the Kirkwood Community College commercial vehicles to train and test for your license. After completion of the class, you will be able to drive qualifying Class B commercial vehicles such as a dump truck or bus with additional endorsements.
The program consists of 38 total hours of instruction and provides 4.56 CEUs upon completion.

“My A&P instructor goes above and beyond to help us succeed. If someone misses class, he’s quick to offer Zoom sessions or share videos to catch them up. It’s clear he genuinely wants us to do well, and that kind of support makes a huge difference in staying motivated and on track.”
David Mutuale,
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Continuing Education Department
Kirkwood Center for Lifelong Learning
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