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Completed in three (3) four (4) hour drive sessions (12 clock hours) on both the range and the road.

Specialized Training pricing includes Tuition, DOT Drug screen and Motor Vehicle Record. Note: Specialized Training is not available for VA qualified applicants.

The School's programs are approved by the state offices of Vocational Rehabilitation, and state Workforce Investment Act (WIA). VA / GI Bill education benefits are accepted at SAGE locations approved for qualified veteran funding.

Because SAGE's trade-association memberships are not recognized by the United States Department of Education as an approved accrediting agency, if you enroll in this institution, you may not be eligible for Title IV federal financial assistance, state student financial assistance, or professional certification.

Beyond tuition, additional charges may include Books, DOT Drug Screen, DOT Physical, Motor Vehicle Record, CDL License, CDL Permit, CDL Test, CDL Retest and HazMat Background Check. Students are responsible for paying license and permit fees directly to the state or state agency.

Refund Policy: SAGE applies a pro-rated refund policy of tuition to those who withdraw or are terminated from the program after the cancellation period. If notice of cancellation is dated within three days (72 hours) of class start, or if a student ceases attending within the first 3 days, all money paid to the School will be refunded. The tuition earned is calculated pro rata based on the number of hours attempted through the last date of attendance divided by the total hours of the program up to 75%; students who have completed more than 75% of total program hours will be 100% earned and no refund will be due. SAGE will refund unearned tuition within 30 days of the student's last date of attendance.

Total program tuition is $1,600 (tuition only; any fees billed separately).

Placement Assistance Services

SAGE offers job placement assistance services to all students. SAGE has an excellent history of successfully placing graduates with many local and national employers. The School assists students in planning, developing, and obtaining a position in the trucking industry. Students are assisted in establishing credentials, writing a resume, developing interviewing skills, and making contact with employers. Students are required to truthfully disclose all relevant information in response to applications for training and employment. Although the School maintains lists and is in contact with prospective employers, SAGE CANNOT GUARANTEE ANY STUDENT A CDL, A SPECIFIC WAGE OR RATE OF PAY, OR EMPLOYMENT IN A JOB AS A RESULT OF TRAINING OR PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE. It is important to note that actual driver income is based on many factors outside the School's control, including carrier rates and policies, economic conditions, driver safety, health and judgment, regulatory requirements, traffic and weather, among others. Data regarding the School's completion rates, typical graduation rates and industry job placement rates are available from the School Director for the previous 12-month period for which the data was reported.

School Approach

SAGE Truck Driving Schools have provided professional truck driver training since 1989. SAGE's schools are committed to providing Commercial Driver's License (CDL) programs that prepare students to enter the workforce with skills necessary to become productive, entry-level, supervised truck drivers. The School places a great deal of emphasis on behind the wheel driving skills, hands-on truck labs and focused classes and independent study. Programs are modeled on industry standards and the legal requirements of the trucking industry, and are patterned after the U.S. Department of Transportation's standards for Entry Level Truck Drivers (ELDT).

Daily Class Schedule

Students in the full-time programs follow a daily class schedule that may be offered from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. for the classroom and lab portions of the program. Included in this schedule are meal breaks and periodic 10 minute breaks. During the driving portion of the program, the schedule is very similar to the schedule a professional driver may follow, and lessons can be scheduled anytime according to availability of equipment and instructors. For those students attending on a part-time basis (evenings or weekends), where available, the School attempts to schedule instruction in order not to conflict with other responsibilities.

Class Size and Student-to-Instructor Ratios

The class size typically will not exceed twenty (20) students. SAGE believes that personal and individual private instruction is critical for behind the wheel driving lessons. The ratio of student to instructor may be up to 4:1 on the driving range and is 1:1 over-the-road (unless otherwise required by law).

School Facilities and Equipment

SAGE's instructional facility is designed to accommodate student needs and conveniences. The School building is well lit and meets all required fire and safety regulations. SAGE students can expect a relaxed, non-smoking environment, including in vehicles. For student comfort, a student break area and designated smoking area are provided. Students may have access to library and study materials, videos, training aids and other industry-related material such as the learning resource ProDriverU. The driving range is conveniently located near the School. The School owns, leases and rents a variety of tractors, trailers and trucks that are typical in the trucking industry, including late model equipment.

Conduct and Dress Code

Students are expected to follow staff and instructor directions and to dress professionally, appropriately and cleanly during training. It is recommended that students wear gloves, steel-toed boots and safety glasses when around heavy equipment. Shorts, loose clothing and open-toed shoes can't be worn. Long or loose hair should be secured and protected by students when working around equipment.

Awards

Upon satisfactory completion of all course work and complete payment of all outstanding tuition and fee obligations, the student will be awarded a Certificate (or Diploma in some states) for the program completed. Based upon the student meeting applicable course criteria, satisfactory academic progress, and recommendations of the School Director, the School also may present certificates for outstanding achievement, perfect attendance, academic excellence, or most improved driver.