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CDL Training Costs & Fees

CDL Training: $3,200 for Class A or B License

  • Note: registration and payment is required to reserve your seat in the class.
  • Funding may be available through the Alabama Career Center and Sallie Mae® based on eligibility. Learn More.
  • Qualified women candidates may be eligible for free training. Learn more on the CDL for Women page.
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Get Your CDL for FREE!

Ready to shift gears into a new career? Enroll in Calhoun Community College’s free, two-week Class B CDL training program—offered in partnership with Skills for Success—to gain the skills and certification needed for high-demand driving jobs across Alabama.
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Additional Costs for Reports, Licenses, Physical and Drug Screen

  • Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) — $5.75
    • Department of Public Safety, Huntsville Office
      1115-A Church Street NW
      Huntsville, AL 35801
      256-539-0682
  • Training Cost: $3,200.00 for Class A or B License
  • Written Test for Learner Permit (Drivers License Office) — $25.00
    • Retest — $15.00
  • Learner’s Permit — $36.25
  • License
    • License Class A — $66.25
    • License Class B — $56.25
  • License
    • License Class A — $66.25
    • License Class B — $56.25
  • DOT Physical and Drug Screen — $100.00 (approximately, depending on facility)

CDL Third Party Skills Testing

Payment is required at least 7 days before test date. Failure to make payment will result in the skills test appointment cancellation.
  • $175.00 using personal equipment
  • $250.00 using equipment provided by college

CDL Third Party Skills Retests 

(if the individual fails first test, and needs to retest) Individuals may retest a combination of skill tests, one time, at the stated reduced retest rate. After one retest, the full test price is charged. Retest appointments must be scheduled at least 48 hours prior to retest.
Equipment Provided By College
  • Pre-trip Inspection (PTI): $62.50
  • Backing: $62.50
  • Road Test: $125.00
Personal Equipment
  • Pre-trip Inspection (PTI): $44.00
  • Backing: $44.00
  • Road Test: $87.00

CDL Refund Policy

Calhoun Community College reserves the right to cancel, postpone, limit enrollment, and change instructors, and/or locations, when necessary. Should a class cancel due to insufficient enrollment; you will be notified by email and/or phone. At that time, you have the option of receiving a full refund or selecting another course. Full refunds are issued if Calhoun Community College cancels a program/class due to insufficient enrollment.

A full refund may be obtained by placing a written request to the Calhoun Community College Workforce Solutions, Department Project Manager, no later than 10 days prior to the program start date. No refund is available after 10 days prior to the program start date. If the refund deadline has passed, you may transfer into the next open scheduled class. Only one class transfer is allowed, no refund is available. To withdraw from a class, students should notify the CDL Office by emailing us at jillian.christensen@calhoun.edu.

Questions? Contact:

Location

Decatur Campus (View Map)

  • Center for Business and Industry Training – Room 102A
    6250 US Hwy 31 N
    Decatur, AL

Jillian Christensen

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