Commercial Truck Driving CDL (Class A-ELDT)

The commercial truck driving industry is not only vital to a thriving economy, it is a vital part of our everyday lives. J-Tech Institute’s 4- or 8-week Commercial Truck Driving (CDL Class A-ELDT) Program is helping students acquire the skills necessary to prepare for the Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Examination and to launch successful careers as commercial truck drivers.

The Commercial Trucking Driving (CDL Class A-ELDT) Program provides a 170-hour training program that is aligned with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) ELDT and compliance, safety, and accountability (CSA). Students will learn the key fundamentals of the CSA initiative that include the (7) Behavior Analysis Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs): unsafe driving, fatigued driving, driver fitness, controlled substances and alcohol, vehicle maintenance, cargo related issues, and crash intervention while completing their training as an entry-level commercial truck driver.

All graduates will have developed the basic skills necessary to pass the Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License Examination and enter the truck driving profession. For the convenience of our students, the J-Tech Commercial Truck Driving Program will offer third-party CDL testing on-site to all qualified graduates who hold a Florida Driver’s License so that students will not have to travel to an offsite location in unfamiliar surroundings.

Students will be exposed to various recruiters during their training and will receive assistance with job placement. Students are encouraged throughout the training program to complete employment applications and to identify their future employer prior to graduation. Graduates should arrange to attend orientation with their new employer immediately upon passing the third-party CDL test.

As a student in the Commercial Truck Driving (CDL Class A-ELDT) Program, you’ll be learning from instructors with years of industry experience and knowledge on the most commonly used truck models in the industry. The 170-hour program covers comprehensive instruction in backing techniques, vehicle inspections, basic control skills, how to navigate adverse weather conditions, defensive driving in urban and rural settings, loss prevention, navigation techniques, as well as trip planning and map reading.

• Industry-Experienced Instructors
• Learn with Volvo Trucks on a multi-lot training facility
• Industry Insight
• Multi-lot Training Facility

You’ll be trained in the core fundamentals of the FMCSA’s Compliance, Safety, and Accountability (CSA) initiative, covering the 7 Behavior Analysis Safety Improvement Categories (BASICS). J-Tech is committed to your success and to enhancing and promoting safety in the commercial truck driving industry. J-Tech is a CVTA Official Member in Good Standing.

Jones Technical Institute requires each applicant to meet with a school official to familiarize the applicant with the facilities and policies of the Institute. At this time, the applicant completes a General Information Form and has the opportunity to sign an Application for Admission.

The Commercial Truck Driving (CDL Class A-ELDT) Program accepts students with a high school diploma (or its equivalent) or those who demonstrate the ability to benefit from the program as evidenced by a score of 13 on the Wonderlic Scholastic Level examination given by an authorized member of the school’s management team. The Commercial Truck Driving Program is not a Title IV eligible program.

The Commercial Truck Driving (CDL Class A-ELDT) classes start monthly. J-Tech offers a 4-week or 8-week 170-hour Commercial Truck Driving training program preparing graduates for the Class A CDL examination.

Classroom ratios never exceed 26:1; on the backing range the maximum student/teacher ratio is 14:1 and in the tractor it is 7:1. J-Tech uses Volvo tractors for its “over the road” training and late model Kenworth tractors for its “backing range” exercises.

Tuition and fees (2026-2027 catalog).

• Tuition: $6,140 ($36.12 per contact hour)
• Estimated courseware: $90
• Total: $6,230

Textbooks. Textbook costs are estimated in the total above and are subject to change without notice.

Courseware may be purchased from the Institute or from an outside provider. The institution will not increase tuition for students who maintain continuous enrollment; students who withdraw and re-enter at a later date are subject to the most current tuition rate.

Application fee. A $200 non-refundable application fee applies to the Commercial Truck Driving (CDL Class A-ELDT) program.

Payment plans. J-Tech’s Financial Services Team offers flexible payment plans designed to fit your budget so you can focus on training instead of worrying about bills.

Military and veterans. Veterans may qualify for the GI Bill® or Post-9/11 GI Bill®. Additional benefits for those who qualify include the Montgomery GI Bill®, the Veterans Educational Assistance Program (VEAP), Survivors and Dependents Assistance, the Fry Scholarship and Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance (DEA).

Scholarships. The “Driven to Succeed” Scholarship is a $2,141 tuition scholarship available to students enrolled in the J-Tech Commercial Truck Driving CDL Class A-ELDT program. The Commercial Truck Driving Program is not a Title IV eligible program. Veterans seeking to obtain a CDL may use the Post-9/11 GI Bill or other veterans’ education benefits.

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All graduates will have developed the basic skills necessary to pass the Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License Examination and enter the truck driving profession. Students will be exposed to various recruiters during their training and will receive assistance with job placement.

Graduation and employment rates. The following graduation and employment rates are reported annually to the Accrediting Commission for Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). The rates were reported in October 2025.

• Commercial Truck Driving (1 month) (students who started March 1, 2024, to February 28, 2025): 83 students started and are eligible for graduation; 80 graduated, a 96% graduation rate. Of 78 graduates eligible for employment, 64 are employed in their field of study, an 82% employment rate.
• Commercial Truck Driving (2 month) (students who started January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024): 32 students started and are eligible for graduation; 32 graduated, a 100% graduation rate. Of 32 graduates eligible for employment, 28 are employed in their field of study, an 88% employment rate.

An abbreviated seminar in workplace readiness is provided in the Commercial Truck Driving Program to ensure the students enrolled in that program are prepared for the transition to the commercial trucking industry. Employment is not guaranteed.

Short Commitment, High Reward. J-Tech offers a 4-week or 8-week 170-hour Commercial Truck Driving (CDL Class A-ELDT) training program preparing graduates for the Class A CDL examination.

Employer Driven. J-Tech has associated itself with countless employers that have helped shape our curriculum maximizing our graduates’ employability.

“You” Focused. Whether you are “over the road,” “on the range,” or in the classroom, our “classrooms” will never exceed a 7:1 student/teacher ratio in the tractor or a 14:1 ratio on the backing range.

Room to Drive, Approved to Test. 170,000 square foot driving pad and backing range, with equipment and curriculum chosen by employers, for employers.

Fitness Focused. Students learning the importance of a healthy lifestyle have access to J-Tech’s on-campus Wellness Center.