Truck trailer or tractor-semitrailer combination in which the combined weight exceeds 26,001 pounds and the unit being towed exceeds 10,000 pounds. Class A drivers may operate Class B and C vehicles with the required endorsements. Applicants must possess a Class C driver’s license before obtaining a Class A and be at least 18 years of age. A single driver’s license, with a combination of classifications, will be issued to qualified persons who wish to drive various types of vehicles. Show Class B Single vehicles weighing 26,001 or more pounds and the unit being towed is less than 10,000 pounds. A class B driver may operate motor vehicles included within Class C. Applicants must possess a Class C driver’s license prior to obtaining a Class B driver’s license and be at least 18 years of age. Class C Commercial Driver’s Licenses are issued only if the vehicle is designed to transport sixteen or more passengers (including the driver), or utilized to transport hazardous materials in quantities that require placarding. United Truck Driving School offers Class B CDL training, with a passenger endorsement, in the state of California. It allows you to drive a single vehicle with a gross vehicle weight (GVWR) of more than 26,000 pounds. Examples of a career as a professional truck driver operating a straight truck would be:
With the addition of a passenger endorsement, it allows our students to also transport passengers in vehicles such as shuttle, city, motorcoach or tour buses. Our course equips students with the skills required by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to obtain a Class B CDL with endorsements, including Hazmat, Tanker, and Passenger. Upon completion of truck driver training, students will be prepared to pass their California Class B CDL driving exam. Our truck driver training course prepares students for entry-level employment as Class B Truck Drivers and/or professional bus drivers in a local setting. United also offers students one-on-one job placement assistance and work closely with major carriers to get you hired! Choosing a good truck driver training program in Southern California is the first step to a successful career. But please note, a Class B license does not allow you to drive a Class A vehicle, like a semi-tractor trailer. For that type of license please refer to our other two programs. Program Length: 3 weeks / 120 hoursClass Start: Class B CDL Training classes are offered every two weeks during the day. Campus Locations: United Truck Driving School has two campus locations in California: San Diego and Riverside. Equipment yards are conveniently located only a few miles away from our classrooms. Tuition: Please contact us for pricing information to learn what payment options may be available to you. Job Outlook: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of Bus Drivers is expected to grow by 6%, that’s about 37,500 new jobs! As of 2017, the median pay for a bus driver was $31,920 per year or $15.35 per hour. Bus driver training with United Truck Driving School prepares students for passenger and bus driving careers. * United Truck Driving School is an equal opportunity employer and our WIOA Title I financially assisted programs are equal opportunity programs. *
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