Heavy Metal Training Institute offers truck driver training classes in Northeast Oklahoma. New CDL classes start weekly and combine classroom instruction with on-the-road training. Generally, hours of training are Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm with a 30-minute lunch break. Classes are designed for adult students (18 years of age or older). Before the first day of class, students must be 18 years of age or older, possess a valid driver’s license, and pass a DOT drug screen.
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
Four and one-half weeks of classroom and on-the-road training. This class includes the Commercial Learner’s Permit class, the Pre-Trip Inspection class, a DOT physical, defensive driving, coupling, backing maneuvers, basic road skills, and commercial driver lifestyle. 160 hours. *Includes three skills test appointments. A $250.00 re-test fee will apply if more tests are needed.
Tuition: $4,800.00
Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP)
Two and one-half days of classroom training designed to provide learning tools and information for the Oklahoma Commercial Learner’s Permit. This permit is required and must be held for no less than 14 days to be eligible for the CDL road skills exam. 20 hours. *Written exam fees ($4.00) and permit costs ($81.50) are the student’s responsibility.
Tuition: $600.00
Pre-Trip Inspection (PTI)
Two and one-half days of classroom and hands-on training designed to provide learning tools and information for the Class A pre-trip inspection test for commercial vehicles. This class includes general vehicle safety and inspection, engine and parts identification, coupling identification, trailer safety and examination, in-cab inspection, and air brake testing. This class is required to obtain an Oklahoma CDL. 20 hours.
Tuition: $600.00
Commercial Endorsements (CE)
Two day of classroom training designed to provide learning tools and information for the following CDL endorsements: (T) Double/Triples, (N) Tank Vehicle (Tanker), (H) Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT), or (X) Tanker/HAZMAT Combo Endorsement. 16 hours. *Written exam fees ($4.00) and a TSA background check ($87.50) are the student’s responsibility.
Tuition: $480.00
School Bus Endorsement (SB)
Two days of classroom training designed to provide learning tools and information to obtain a school bus endorsement. This course includes Passenger (P), School Bus (S), and air brake endorsements. 16 hours. *Written exam fees ($4.00) are the student’s responsibility.
Tuition: $480.00
CDL Refresher Course (RF)
Five days of classroom and on-the-road training prepares previous CDL holders and/or experienced drivers for the Oklahoma CDL test. This course includes two days of pre-trip inspection review, one day of backing skills review, and two days of defensive driving practice. 40 hours. *Includes one skills test appointment. A $250.00 re-test fee will apply if more tests are needed.
Tuition: $1,500.00
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