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Review requirements on the .

• Must be 21 or older to drive interstate.
• Students 18–20 may drive only within Missouri.

If new to 91³Ô¹ÏÍø, after creating your admissions portal user name and password, scroll all the way down and click Workforce Application.

Apply to 91³Ô¹ÏÍø

Email your choice to get.ahead@mcckc.edu. Allow 6–8 weeks for Third Party funding approval.

• Self-Pay in Full by day before start or 3-Part Payment Plan paid by course end
• Third-Party Funding (allow at least 8 weeks to complete steps):
  • SkillUP Missouri (SNAP recipients)

Cost: $12 (paid by student). Report sent directly to 91³Ô¹ÏÍø.

Obtain CDL-A Learner’s Permit-attend the optional FREE 91³Ô¹ÏÍø 3 day Permit Prep class before starting class. If you already have your permit, please email a copy to get.ahead@mcckc.edu & you are not required to attend the 3 day prep class.

Cost to obtain permit: $41 (paid by student).

• Permit Test includes: General Knowledge, Air Brakes, and Combination Vehicle sections.
• Testing available at any Missouri State Highway Patrol Examination Station.
• Email a photo of your permit to get.ahead@mcckc.edu once obtained.

8. Mandatory Orientation

Held 1–2 weeks before class at 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Blue River East. Bring your driver’s license.

9. DOT Physical & Drug Screen

Scheduled by 91³Ô¹ÏÍø 1–2 weeks before class. Cost is included in tuition.

10. Pre-Class Assignments

Provided at orientation and reviewed on the first day of class

Drivers must meet DOT medical standards (FMCSR Part 391.41). Disqualifications may include:

• Insulin-dependent diabetes
• Uncontrolled high blood pressure
• Cardiovascular or respiratory disorders
• Epilepsy or loss-of-consciousness conditions
• Certain neuromuscular, mental, or psychiatric disorders
• Poor vision (must have 20/40 or better in each eye, with or without correction)
• Inability to hear a forced whisper at 5 feet
• Use of controlled substances or clinical diagnosis of alcoholism

Trucking companies set their own hiring criteria. General guidelines include:

• No DUI in past 5 years
• No felony convictions in past 7 years
• No more than 3 moving violations in past 3 years
• No reckless or careless driving citations in past 3 years

You may be disqualified or lose driving authorization if your record includes:

Within past 60 months:

• More than 3 moving violations in a year
• Suspended, restricted or revoked license for any reason (due to moving violations)
• DUI/DWI conviction or administrative alcohol/drug suspension
• Driving without a valid license or during suspension

At any time:

• Failure to stop/report an accident
• Vehicular homicide or assault
• Pending warrant for arrest

If you no longer wish to receive emails about the 91³Ô¹ÏÍø CDL-A program, email get.ahead@mcckc.edu