Commercial Driving

Instructor: Barry Kiernan

Joey Slaughter

Instructor: Joey Slaughter

Commercial Driving at FETC

Fred W. Eberle Technical Center in Buckhannon, WV, offers daytime classes for adults looking to obtain their CDL license. For program consideration, applicants must have a valid West Virginia driver’s license, and be at least 18 years old with two years of driving experience. Students must also pass a DOT CDL physical exam, undergo a drug screening, and follow appropriate dress and hygiene for the industry.

Tuition costs $4,250, and is subject to change. Classes last for five to seven weeks, Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. After course completion, students will take the appropriate Class A license with a state-certified tester.

Admission Requirements

  • Hold a valid WV driver’s license

  • Basic entry test (reading, math skills)

  • Be at least 18 years old, with two

    years of driving experience

  • Pass a DOT CDL physical examination

    and drug screen (including random drug screening)

Instructional Units

  • Orientation

  • Preparation for Written Test

  • Pre-Trip Inspection

  • Basic Control Skills

  • Road Driving Skills

Tuition and Fees

5-7 weeks $4250

Refund policy is located in school catalog

Student Driving

State Driving Test administered on site.