CDL Training

      
Macon

County R-1  CDL

Training

 

 We are proud to announce that we will be offering Class B CDL Training.  Our training will consist of theory or classroom training and  behind the wheel training.  This training will meet all of the new Federal requirements to train drivers.   


We would love to be of service to you.  If we can be of service to you please give me a call at 660-385-2197 option 5 or email me at [email protected].   
Below is what our program consists of



Bus Driver Training – Class B CDL

 

Endorsements:

• Air Brake

• Passenger

• School Bus


•  Estimated 30-40 hours to complete

• We schedule training candidates on a first come first serve basis with a preference given to school districts.

• We have the ability to schedule 2-3 trainees from the same school district/place of employment during the same training windows if desired/needed.

• Testing will be completed in our school buses.

 

Three major components of our program

Classroom

o Requires adherence to a federally approved curriculum and standards by state         approved trainers in state approved vehicles

o Self-paced video curriculum

o Reviewing  of video learning modules with our trainer once modules are completed

Lot work

o Requires a CDL permit with the three endorsements listed above

o Pre-trip vehicle inspection

o Driving

▪ Basic driving skills

▪ Alley docking

▪ Parallel parking on either side

Behind the wheel

o Requires a CDL permit with the three endorsements listed above

o Training on how to handle a school bus in a large variety of situations

o Properly crossing railroad tracks

o Protocol on picking up/dropping off students

Lot and behind the wheel training is required to be completed on site due to insurance and federal accountability purposes.

 

Once the above three areas of training have been mastered, a driving test will be scheduled with the Missouri Highway Patrol Testing Center here in Macon.

 

Training Cost

• $2,000 per candidate

• $1,000 is required at the beginning of the training with the remaining balance due at the completion of the training


Summer Hours:  By appointment only             School Year Hours: 8:30 AM -12:00 PM