TRDL
What You’ll Learn
This class prepares students for the written and practical portions of the State of Indiana's Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) exam. You will learn how to safely drive, operate, and back up a truck and trailer, complete a vehicle inspection, and gain a fundamental working knowledge of the trucking industry, including rules and regulations. The class prepares students for an entry-level position as a tractor-trailer driver with a trucking company.
Career Options
If you're looking for an in-demand and financially rewarding career, consider CDL training. The trucking industry needs more than 400,000 new drivers every year. The average salary for a truck driver in Indiana is $46,102, and the average experienced driver can earn an annual salary upwards of $77,0001.
Other CDL training programs work with only a few carriers or require you to train for their company. Don't limit your choices. Ivy Tech and its licensed teaching partners have established a premier network of hiring companies, including national carriers, regional trucking companies, and local trucking jobs, so you will have a large selection of potential employers.
Class Details
Paying for Class
Funding is available to individuals who qualify through WorkOne or Next Level Jobs. Contact Ivy Tech for help connecting with funding sources and signing up for classes.
This workforce certification is available for free to qualifying students through the Next Level Jobs program. You are eligible to earn this free certification from Ivy Tech if you fulfill all of the following requirements:
Ivy Tech skills training classes do not earn you college credit on their own, but they may crosswalk into Ivy Tech's academic degree programs should you decide to pursue that route in the future. Speak with your advisor to learn more about getting credit for prior learning.
There are multiple types of CDL licenses, including Class A, Class B, and Class C. Each type of CDL license allows drivers to operate vehicles of varying gross vehicle weight ratings (GVWR). Within each class, depending on the type of vehicle a driver is operating, they may also be required to get certain endorsements. Ivy Tech's CDL training focuses primarily on the Class A license.
Class A CDL License
The Class A license is the most advanced CDL you can obtain. It permits you to drive vehicles with a GCWR of 26,001 lbs. or more or to tow a vehicle that is more than 10,000 lbs. The standard 18-wheeler requires a Class A Commercial Drivers License. In general, the Class A license allows you to drive everything up to a full-size semi-truck, including everything Class A and Class B license holders can drive.
Class B CDL License
The Class B license allows you to drive vehicles with a GCWR of 26,001 lbs. or more, or to tow a vehicle up to 10,000 lbs. The Class B CDL allows you to drive all kinds of buses, box trucks, delivery trucks, dump trucks, passenger vans, and more. A Class B license is restricted to the state in which it was issued, meaning you can’t drive between states to work long-haul jobs. It can be a good fit for professionals who are seeking regional driving careers.
Class C CDL License
The Class C CDL permits you to drive vehicles with GVWRs of less than 26,001 pounds and vehicles carrying more than 16 passengers or transporting hazardous materials. In general, the Class C CDL allows you to operate any commercial vehicle that does not fall under Class A and Class B, such as drive tank trucks, small trucks towing a trailer, passenger vans, and HAZMAT vehicles.
To register for a class, the following items are required:
Note: a minimum of 21 years of age or older is required to drive across state lines. Applicants under 21 must drive in their state of domicile (residence) only.
Click on the register now button, then complete the form.
Lafayette Ivy Tech
3101 S Creasy Lane
Lafayette,
IN 47905
In Person, Instructor-Led
Contact: Jadyn Minniear,
765-227-4557, jminniear@160drivingacademy.com
A new CDL cohort begins every Monday (As long as campus is not closed) and lasts for 4 weeks.
You do not need a permit to start training.
Additional fees apply.
160DA
8000 S. Education Dr.
Terre Haute,
IN 47802
Hybrid, Instructor-Led
Contact: Melissa Rohrbach,
812-514-5417, mrohrbach@160drivingacademy.com
Click on the register now button, then complete the form.
Lafayette Ivy Tech
3101 S Creasy Lane
Lafayette,
IN 47905
In Person, Instructor-Led
Contact: Jadyn Minniear,
765-227-4557, jminniear@160drivingacademy.com
A new CDL cohort begins every Monday (As long as campus is not closed) and lasts for 4 weeks.
You do not need a permit to start training.
Additional fees apply.
160DA
8000 S. Education Dr.
Terre Haute,
IN 47802
Hybrid, Instructor-Led
Contact: Melissa Rohrbach,
812-514-5417, mrohrbach@160drivingacademy.com
Click on the register now button, then complete the form.
Lafayette Ivy Tech
3101 S Creasy Lane
Lafayette,
IN 47905
In Person, Instructor-Led
Contact: Jadyn Minniear,
765-227-4557, jminniear@160drivingacademy.com
New cohorts start every 4 weeks - please email kkostecka@ivytech.edu or valparaiso-careerlink@ivytech.edu for specific start dates.
LaPorte Site
1900 Whirlpool Dr.
La Porte,
IN 46350
In Person, Instructor-Led
Contact: Kathleen Kostecka,
219-476-4761, valparaiso-careerlink@ivytech.edu
A new CDL cohort begins every Monday (As long as campus is not closed) and lasts for 4 weeks.
You do not need a permit to start training.
Additional fees apply.
160DA
8000 S. Education Dr.
Terre Haute,
IN 47802
Hybrid, Instructor-Led
Contact: Melissa Rohrbach,
812-514-5417, mrohrbach@160drivingacademy.com
Click on the register now button, then complete the form.
Lafayette Ivy Tech
3101 S Creasy Lane
Lafayette,
IN 47905
In Person, Instructor-Led
Contact: Jadyn Minniear,
765-227-4557, jminniear@160drivingacademy.com
Ivy Tech Hamilton County
300 N 17th St.
Noblesville,
IN 46060
In Person, Instructor-Led
Contact: Terry Cortese,
tcortese1@ivytech.edu
A new CDL cohort begins every Monday (As long as campus is not closed) and lasts for 4 weeks.
You do not need a permit to start training.
Additional fees apply.
160DA
8000 S. Education Dr.
Terre Haute,
IN 47802
Hybrid, Instructor-Led
Contact: Melissa Rohrbach,
812-514-5417, mrohrbach@160drivingacademy.com
Please click on "Register Now."
IVY 1157 O, Ivy Hall
3101 S Creasy Lane
Lafayette,
IN 47905
In Person, Instructor-Led
Contact: Evan Hunter,
765-227-4557, ehunter@160drivingacademy.com
A new CDL cohort begins every Monday (As long as campus is not closed) and lasts for 4 weeks.
You do not need a permit to start training.
Additional fees apply.
160DA
8000 S. Education Dr.
Terre Haute,
IN 47802
Hybrid, Instructor-Led
Contact: Melissa Rohrbach,
812-514-5417, mrohrbach@160drivingacademy.com
A new CDL cohort begins every Monday (As long as campus is not closed) and lasts for 4 weeks.
You do not need a permit to start training.
Additional fees apply.
160DA
8000 S. Education Dr.
Terre Haute,
IN 47802
Hybrid, Instructor-Led
Contact: Melissa Rohrbach,
812-514-5417, mrohrbach@160drivingacademy.com
A new CDL cohort begins every Monday (As long as campus is not closed) and lasts for 4 weeks.
You do not need a permit to start training.
Additional fees apply.
160DA
8000 S. Education Dr.
Terre Haute,
IN 47802
Hybrid, Instructor-Led
Contact: Melissa Rohrbach,
812-514-5417, mrohrbach@160drivingacademy.com
Ivy Tech Hamilton County
300 N 17th St.
Noblesville,
IN 46060
In Person, Instructor-Led
Contact: Terry Cortese,
tcortese1@ivytech.edu
A new CDL cohort begins every Monday (As long as campus is not closed) and lasts for 4 weeks.
You do not need a permit to start training.
Additional fees apply.
160DA
8000 S. Education Dr.
Terre Haute,
IN 47802
Hybrid, Instructor-Led
Contact: Melissa Rohrbach,
812-514-5417, mrohrbach@160drivingacademy.com
Ivy Tech Hamilton County
300 N 17th St.
Noblesville,
IN 46060
In Person, Instructor-Led
Contact: Terry Cortese,
tcortese1@ivytech.edu
Ivy Tech Hamilton County
300 N 17th St.
Noblesville,
IN 46060
In Person, Instructor-Led
Contact: Terry Cortese,
tcortese1@ivytech.edu
Ivy Tech Hamilton County
300 N 17th St.
Noblesville,
IN 46060
In Person, Instructor-Led
Contact: Terry Cortese,
tcortese1@ivytech.edu
Ivy Tech Hamilton County
300 N 17th St.
Noblesville,
IN 46060
In Person, Instructor-Led
Contact: Terry Cortese,
tcortese1@ivytech.edu
Ivy Tech Hamilton County
300 N 17th St.
Noblesville,
IN 46060
In Person, Instructor-Led
Contact: Terry Cortese,
tcortese1@ivytech.edu
Costs may vary by location given differences in the cost of supplies and class provider.
1 Lightcast.io, Transportation/Material Moving Occupation Table, retrieved September 19, 2023
