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Commercial Class B Driving
| Length | 150 hours |
| Admissions & Course Information | Nancy Randolph, School Counselor randolphn@pcsb.org 727-893-2500 ext. 2060 |
| Admission Requirements | CDL Admission Requirements – Class B (PDF) |
| Flyer | Download the Class B Driving flyer (PDF) |
| Program Costs | Download the cost sheet (PDF) |
Funding Opportunity
This program may be funded through St. Pete Works EDGE
EDGE funding is available to young adults living in the South St. Petersburg CRA. Qualified applicants must reside in zip code 33701, 33705, 33711, 33712 or 33713.
See the EDGE flyer for all details (PDF)
Questions? Contact Sabrina Mitchell at 727-893-2500 ext. 2062.
Upcoming Classes
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Program Dates
| Class Begins | Class Ends |
|---|---|
| September 21, 2026 | October 26, 2026 |
| October 28, 2026 | December 9, 2026 |
| January 5, 2027 | February 9, 2027 |
| February 11, 2027 | March 25, 2027 |
| March 29, 2027 | May 3, 2027 |
| May 5, 2027 | June 10, 2027 |
Mission: The mission of this program is to help individuals earn their CDL by providing cost effective education and training to prepare them for a professional career that requires a class B CDL.
About This Program
Program I490251 consists of one course.
Truck Driver Heavy Florida Class “B” – Course TRA0084 (150 hours): This program consists of one course and includes driving range/classroom, and 200 miles of hands-on road driving on a variety of roads and conditions. Content includes D.O.T. safety regulations, understanding and complying with vehicle operation regulations, cargo handling and trip planning, vehicle inspection, maintenance and servicing, basic vehicle control procedures and basic vehicle maneuvers. Upon satisfactory completion of all requirements, students will be tested on-site for their Class “B” Commercial Drivers License (CDL). Those passing will obtain their license from the Department of Motor Vehicles office.
The Commercial Class “B” Driving program is a combination of academic theory, driving experience on the campus driving range, and driving experience on the road. The academic theory part of this program is delivered through our school’s learning management system (LMS).
Special Admission Requirements: Students must have a safe driving record, meet background criteria consistent with industry standards, be at least 18 years of age, and comply with state and federal licensing requirements. Students will submit to a drug screening.
Industry Certification(s): Class B Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
Minimum Satisfactory Academic Requirements: 80%
Minimum Attendance Requirements: 90%
Additional Training and Testing
- Third-party testing for license classes “A”, “B”, “C”, and Passenger Endorsement
- “Train the Trainer” – for industry personnel to acquire a third-party CDL Testers Certificate issued by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (Tallahassee, FL) – 50 hours
For specific dates and times, call 727-893-2500 ext. 2386.
Related Links
- Florida CDL Handbook (PDF)
- National Association of Publicly Funded Truck Driving Schools
- Women in Trucking
- Potential Employers of Graduates (PDF)
Program length and costs are approximate, and subject to change.