Commercial Driver License Program
Commercial Driver License Program
Benton Center, Room 102
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LBCC is in partnership with the Knife River Training Center in Albany, Oregon to deliver best-in-class, FMCSA compliant Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) for Class A and Class B Commercial Driver Licenses.
This partnership provides students a powerful learning advantage by combining educational support with intensive, industry-focused, hands-on driver training.
LBCC and the Knife River Training Center deliver a training experience that is focused on each student, preparing students for immediate entry into the workforce.
Training Schedule
Classes start about every five weeks and are held Monday through Friday. Class attendance is based on availability and the timing of when we receive your CLP (plan for about four to six weeks from when you start the application process to when you will be able to join a class).
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| Start Date | End Date | Registration Starts |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 20 | May 12 | Mar 9 |
| May 26 | Jun 17 | Apr 13 |
| Jul 6 | Jul 28 | May 18 |
| Aug 10 | Sep 1 | Jun 29 |
| Sep 14 | Oct 6 | Aug 3 |
| Oct 19 | Nov 10 | Sep 7 |
| Nov 23 | Dec 18 | Oct 12 |
| January 2027 | TBD | TBD |
| February 2027 | TBD | TBD |
| March 2027 | TBD | TBD |
The Difference Is In The Delivery
LBCC has built relationships across the mid-Willamette so you have the resources you need:
- Want to explore funding support for our program? We can help with that!
- Looking for employment after completing one of our courses? We work with many hiring employers!
- Need support for basic needs? We know where to turn.
We are good listeners and want to hear where you are in your journey so we can support your career goals.
The Knife River Training Center leverages over 130 years of combined truck driving and instructing experience for comprehensive and supportive learning; we offer:
- small class sizes with a 3-to-1 student-to-instructor ratio
- collaborative learning combined with individualized time with your instructor
- a safety-focused facility designed for classroom learning and plenty of time behind the wheel
Courses Offered
This course is for individuals that have:
- never held a CDL in the past, or
- individuals that want to upgrade from a Class B to a Class A CDL
This course provides both ELDT theory and ELDT behind-the-wheel training to earn your CDL.
We offer training for Class A and Class B licenses.
Classes start every five weeks and are held Monday through Friday.
Day classes run for three weeks and two days from 7:30am to 4:00pm.
Night classes run for five weeks from 5:00pm to 9:00pm (theory is conducted as "home study").
Tuition:
- $6,269: Individuals attending on their own
- $6,069: Businesses sending an employee
- $5,000: ELDT CDL Night Class option
This course is for individuals that have:
- never held a CDL in the past, and
- have already completed ELDT Theory
This course provides ELDT behind-the-wheel training only.
Classes start every five weeks and are held Monday through Friday.
Day classes run for three weeks and two days from 12:00pm to 4:00pm.
Night classes run for five weeks from 5:00pm to 9:00pm.
Tuition: $5,000.
This course is for individuals who have:
- previously held a Class A or B CDL and need to test in order to get their CDL reinstated, or
- completed an ELDT CDL course elsewhere and need to pass their skills test
This course provides behind-the-wheel training only.
Classes offered Monday through Friday with start times of 7:30am, 12:00pm, or 5:00pm.
The tuition cost listed below is for two to three half-days of behind-the-wheel training working one-on-one with an instructor. Additional half-days of practice can be added for an additional cost.
Tuition: $1,400 - $1,800 (final tuition and schedule confirmed by CDL Program Manager).
This course is for individuals obtaining a HazMat endorsement for the first time and is only offered for students currently enrolled in the EDLT Course or Behind-the-Wheel Course.
Tuition: $300.
Application Process
- Get in touch with us (see card at the top of the page).
- We’ll confirm your course of interest, or help you determine which course is the best fit and verify how you will pay.
- All of our courses require a CLP to attend, but let’s be in touch so we can ensure you are on the right track!
- Class attendance is based on class availability and the timing of when we receive your CLP (plan for about four to six weeks from when you start the application process to when you will be able to join a class).