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Class B CDL Training

Professional Class B CDL Training for Commercial Bus

Truck Driving School Training for a Class B CDL

Commercial Bus Driver

The Commercial Bus Driver course is offered at all four of our ACI campuses including Visalia, Fresno, Merced, and Bakersfield. This program is open to students with no prior knowledge or experience in bus driving.

Students that complete this course will have the basic knowledge and practical skills necessary for employment. A Class B CDL graduate can drive a single vehicle with a gross vehicle weight (GVWR) of more than 26,000 pounds. Career examples include operating a straight truck, tow truck, dump truck, delivery truck, utility truck, and much more!

This course prepares students to take their written permit exam in order to receive a Class B CDL with Endorsements.

How Long is the Program?

ACI’s Class B CDL training will take 80 hours (4-weeks) to complete. Find the class time that best fits your schedule best.

All locations have the same class times:
Daytime classes: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Evening classes: 4:30 PM – 9:00 PM

What Will I Learn?

Training covers topics in basic operations, safe operating practices, vehicle maintenance, and other activities such as railroad crossings, speed and space management, documentation regulations, accident procedures, and extreme conditions.

Which Endorsements Can I Get With My Class B CDL License?

This course prepares students to take their written permit exam in order to receive a Class B CDL with Endorsements, including:

  • Air Brakes
  • Passenger

This bus license provides certification for jobs in the passenger/bus driving industry other than school bus; it does not qualify an individual for work in any school bus-related field or position.

Note: You must pass the written CDL Permit exam and the behind-the-wheel driving exam with the DMV in order to pass this course. Students will not be permitted to drive on public roads until a CDL permit has been obtained.

Program costs for the transportation programs covers all classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction necessary to take the written & behind-the-wheel exams at the DMV and CHP.

Drug Screen, DOT Physical, and Class A permit with endorsements are non-refundable charges and are included in tuition. All Re-test fees will be the student’s responsibility.

As a nationally accredited institution, we are authorized to offer various financial aid programs to those who qualify, though Financial Aid is not available for all of our programs. Our Financial Aid staff will work with you to determine your eligibility, and complete the application process.

Click here for information on available Financial Assistance programs.
Admission to ACI and the Commercial Bus Driver program includes:

    -- Must be at least 18 years of age. (The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) requires that all interstate drivers be at least 21 years of age. Applicants less than 21 years of age must provide a letter of intent to hire from a prospective employer.)
    -- Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
    -- Must provide a driving record free of current serious violations
    -- Must be able to pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical as required by Federal & State agencies.
    -- Must be able to pass a drug screen when administered.
    -- No felony convictions in the past five (5) years. All criminal records are subject to review and may be required to provide a letter of intent to hire from a prospective employer.
Your Admissions Officer will cover any and all additional enrollment requirements for those who wish to enroll at ACI as a regular student, and will provide a list of items that must be completed prior to enrollment.
The Commercial Bus Driver program exceeds the minimum hourly training requirements set by the State of California and the California Highway Patrol (CHP).
Contact us or give us a call at 877-649-9614 if you are interested or have questions about our Class B CDL Commercial Bus Driver Program.
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