Transportation & Logistics
Embark on a career-enhancing journey with Iowa Western’s Continuing Education classes, specializing in Transportation & Logistics. Boost your expertise, stay updated on industry trends, or initiate a new professional phase with courses meticulously crafted to meet the dynamic demands of the transportation and logistics sectors. Discover new pathways and navigate your route to success with Iowa Western’s innovative and comprehensive educational offerings tailored specifically for Transportation & Logistics.
Some of the classes at Iowa Western Continuing Education include:
Some of the classes at Iowa Western Continuing Education include:
Available Courses
Co Bluffs Campus Mon – Thurs 8am – 4pm (Flexible after 1st week)
In this course you can earn a Class B commercial driver’s license to be able to drive class B commercial vehicles such as a dump truck, or straight truck. Learn the safe driving skills necessary to get your Class B CDL and a well-paying job. Tuition includes online entry level driver theory training, entry level driver behind the wheel training, along with testing with a third-party Iowa DOT certified examiner at our site. IWCC is an approved FMCSA Training Provider.
The course can be completed in 2-3 weeks, but students proficient in pre-trip inspection, range and road skills may complete CDL testing prior to the end date
A commercial learner's permit (CLP) is a permit that only authorizes you to practice on public roads with a qualified CDL holder sitting next to you. 100% Online
The CLP test is broken down into three sections:
• General knowledge
• Air brakes
• Combination vehicles
This online course will prepare you to take the General knowledge test to obtain your CLP.
Nov. 1st, 2025 9am-3:30pm in Looft Hall
This course is designed to educate and certify individuals who will be operating motorized vehicles. The course ensures that operators are knowledgeable about the safe and legal operation of MOPED. Bring have students bring a sack lunch as they will have 30-minute lunch break.
Co Bluffs Campus Mon. – Thurs 8am – 3pm (Flexible) School Sponsored Drivers $1200.00
This two-week training program ensures that you are fully prepared with the knowledge and skills to safely operate a commercial bus or school bus, and you can obtain a Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Passenger Endorsement. You will receive 80 hours of instruction in a classroom, on driving simulators, and by driving a 48 ft school bus on the driving range and on the road. Admission Requirements:
• Commercial Learners Permit (CLP) – fee for the permit is $12
• Please obtain your CLP 1- 2 weeks (7-14 days) before class begins.
• Obtain your School Bus Driving Permit by successfully passing the written school bus, pre-trip, passenger, air
brakes, and general knowledge tests at the Department of Motor Vehicles
This two-day class will be on Friday, November 14, 2025, 2-6 PM & Saturday, November 15, 2025, 9 AM – 4 PM at Council Bluffs Campus, Looft Hall Building. OSHA 10-hour General Industry Certificate Course. Every employer is required to meet minimum federal workplace safety standards. Participants in this course will gain the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary to meet OSHA's requirements. This course addresses general industry safety topics, enabling participants to identify, abate, avoid, and prevent job-related hazards. Who would benefit from enrolling in this course: Entry-level workers, safety personnel, instructors, managers, supervisors, and those responsible for OSHA compliance in an industrial setting. All participants will receive an OSHA 10-Hour Card and completion certificate upon completing the course.
Co Bluffs Campus Mon – Thurs (8am – 12pm or 1230p – 330p)
Our Class A CDL training provides the skills you need to drive semi-trailers safely and confidently in just four weeks.
Program Highlights:
• Online Entry-Level Driver Theory (ELDT): Study the basics at your own pace.
• Hands-On Driving Training: Practice turning, backing, and driving on rural and suburban roads.
• State-of-the-Art Simulators: Hone your skills with cutting-edge virtual training.
• CDL Testing: Take your DOT exam with our Iowa DOT-certified examiner.
Completion Time: Four weeks, with early testing available for proficient students.
Co Bluffs Campus Mon – Thurs (8am – 12pm or 1230pm – 330pm)
Earn your Class B CDL to operate vehicles like dump trucks and straight trucks in as little as 2–3 weeks.
Program Highlights:
• Online Entry-Level Driver Theory (ELDT): Flexible online learning.
• Hands-On Training: Road and range instruction with experienced instructors.
• CDL Testing: Iowa DOT-certified exam included.
Completion Time: 2–3 weeks, with early testing available.
Co Bluffs Campus Mon. – Thurs 8am – 3pm (Flexible) School Sponsored Drivers $1200.00
This two-week training program ensures that you are fully prepared with the knowledge and skills to safely operate a commercial bus or school bus, and you can obtain a Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Passenger Endorsement. You will receive 80 hours of instruction in a classroom, on driving simulators, and by driving a 48 ft school bus on the driving range and on the road. Admission Requirements:
• Commercial Learners Permit (CLP) – fee for the permit is $12
• Please obtain your CLP 1- 2 weeks (7-14 days) before class begins.
• Obtain your School Bus Driving Permit by successfully passing the written school bus, pre-trip, passenger, air
brakes, and general knowledge tests at the Department of Motor Vehicles
$1200.00 FEE Co Bluffs Campus Mon-Thrus 8am – 12pm
This two-week training program ensures that you are fully prepared with the knowledge and skills to safely operate a commercial bus or school bus, and you can obtain a Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Passenger Endorsement. You will receive 80 hours of instruction in a classroom, on driving simulators, and by driving a 48 ft school bus on the driving range and on the road. Topics covered will include basic operations of the bus, safe operating practices, advanced operating practices, vehicle maintenance, and non-vehicle maintenance.
Iowa Western will need copies of the documents below before the first day of class:
• Commercial Learner Permit (copy both sides)
• Medical Examiners Certificate (commonly referred to as a long form)
A commercial learner's permit (CLP) is a permit that only authorizes you to practice on public roads with a qualified CDL holder sitting next to you. 100% Online
The CLP test is broken down into three sections:
• General knowledge
• Air brakes
• Combination vehicles
This online course will prepare you to take the General knowledge test to obtain your CLP.
Mon – Thurs 8am – 3pm (flexible after 1st week) Co Bluffs Campus
Our Class A CDL training provides the skills you need to drive semi-trailers safely and confidently in just four weeks.
Program Highlights:
• Online Entry-Level Driver Theory (ELDT): Study the basics at your own pace.
• Hands-On Driving Training: Practice turning, backing, and driving on rural and suburban roads.
• State-of-the-Art Simulators: Hone your skills with cutting-edge virtual training.
• CDL Testing: Take your DOT exam with our Iowa DOT-certified examiner.
Completion Time: Four weeks, with early testing available for proficient students.
Mon – Thurs 8am – 3pm (flexible after 1st week) Switch(Hastings, IA) Campus
Our Class A CDL training provides the skills you need to drive semi-trailers safely and confidently in just four weeks.
Program Highlights:
• Online Entry-Level Driver Theory (ELDT): Study the basics at your own pace.
• Hands-On Driving Training: Practice turning, backing, and driving on rural and suburban roads.
• State-of-the-Art Simulators: Hone your skills with cutting-edge virtual training.
• CDL Testing: Take your DOT exam with our Iowa DOT-certified examiner.
Completion Time: Four weeks, with early testing available for proficient students.
Mon – Thurs 8am – 3pm (flexible after 1st week) Harlan, IA Campus
Our Class A CDL training provides the skills you need to drive semi-trailers safely and confidently in just four weeks.
Program Highlights:
• Online Entry-Level Driver Theory (ELDT): Study the basics at your own pace.
• Hands-On Driving Training: Practice turning, backing, and driving on rural and suburban roads.
• State-of-the-Art Simulators: Hone your skills with cutting-edge virtual training.
• CDL Testing: Take your DOT exam with our Iowa DOT-certified examiner.
Completion Time: Four weeks, with early testing available for proficient students.
Mon – Thurs 8am – 3pm (flexible after 1st week) Co Bluffs Campus
Earn your Class B CDL to operate vehicles like dump trucks and straight trucks in as little as 2–3 weeks.
Program Highlights:
• Online Entry-Level Driver Theory (ELDT): Flexible online learning.
• Hands-On Training: Road and range instruction with experienced instructors.
• CDL Testing: Iowa DOT-certified exam included.
Completion Time: 2–3 weeks, with early testing available.
Mon – Thurs 8am – 3pm (flexible after 1st week) Harlan Campus
Earn your Class B CDL to operate vehicles like dump trucks and straight trucks in as little as 2–3 weeks.
Program Highlights:
• Online Entry-Level Driver Theory (ELDT): Flexible online learning.
• Hands-On Training: Road and range instruction with experienced instructors.
• CDL Testing: Iowa DOT-certified exam included.
Completion Time: 2–3 weeks, with early testing available.
Mon – Thurs 8am – 3pm (flexible after 1st week) Switch Hastings
Earn your Class B CDL to operate vehicles like dump trucks and straight trucks in as little as 2–3 weeks.
Program Highlights:
• Online Entry-Level Driver Theory (ELDT): Flexible online learning.
• Hands-On Training: Road and range instruction with experienced instructors.
• CDL Testing: Iowa DOT-certified exam included.
Completion Time: 2–3 weeks, with early testing available.
Monday – Thursday 8am – 3pm (flexible after 1st week) Atlantic, IA Campus
Our Class A CDL training provides the skills you need to drive semi-trailers safely and confidently in just four weeks.
Program Highlights:
• Online Entry-Level Driver Theory (ELDT): Study the basics at your own pace.
• Hands-On Driving Training: Practice turning, backing, and driving on rural and suburban roads.
• State-of-the-Art Simulators: Hone your skills with cutting-edge virtual training.
• CDL Testing: Take your DOT exam with our Iowa DOT-certified examiner.
Completion Time: Four weeks, with early testing available for proficient students.
Monday – Thursday 8am – 3pm (flexible after 1st week) Clarinda Campus
Our Class A CDL training provides the skills you need to drive semi-trailers safely and confidently in just four weeks.
Program Highlights:
• Online Entry-Level Driver Theory (ELDT): Study the basics at your own pace.
• Hands-On Driving Training: Practice turning, backing, and driving on rural and suburban roads.
• State-of-the-Art Simulators: Hone your skills with cutting-edge virtual training.
• CDL Testing: Take your DOT exam with our Iowa DOT-certified examiner.
Completion Time: Four weeks, with early testing available for proficient students.
Monday – Thursday 8am – 3pm (flexible after 1st week) Co Bluffs Campus
Our Class A CDL training provides the skills you need to drive semi-trailers safely and confidently in just four weeks.
Program Highlights:
• Online Entry-Level Driver Theory (ELDT): Study the basics at your own pace.
• Hands-On Driving Training: Practice turning, backing, and driving on rural and suburban roads.
• State-of-the-Art Simulators: Hone your skills with cutting-edge virtual training.
• CDL Testing: Take your DOT exam with our Iowa DOT-certified examiner.
Completion Time: Four weeks, with early testing available for proficient students.
Monday – Thursday 8am – 3pm (flexible after 1st week) Atlantic Campus
Earn your Class B CDL to operate vehicles like dump trucks and straight trucks in as little as 2–3 weeks.
Program Highlights:
• Online Entry-Level Driver Theory (ELDT): Flexible online learning.
• Hands-On Training: Road and range instruction with experienced instructors.
• CDL Testing: Iowa DOT-certified exam included.
Completion Time: 2–3 weeks, with early testing available.
Monday – Thursday 8am – 3pm (flexible after 1st week) Clarinda Campus
Earn your Class B CDL to operate vehicles like dump trucks and straight trucks in as little as 2–3 weeks.
Program Highlights:
• Online Entry-Level Driver Theory (ELDT): Flexible online learning.
• Hands-On Training: Road and range instruction with experienced instructors.
• CDL Testing: Iowa DOT-certified exam included.
Completion Time: 2–3 weeks, with early testing available.
Monday – Thursday 8am – 3pm (flexible after 1st week) Co Bluffs Campus
Earn your Class B CDL to operate vehicles like dump trucks and straight trucks in as little as 2–3 weeks.
Program Highlights:
• Online Entry-Level Driver Theory (ELDT): Flexible online learning.
• Hands-On Training: Road and range instruction with experienced instructors.
• CDL Testing: Iowa DOT-certified exam included.
Completion Time: 2–3 weeks, with early testing available.
Monday – Thursday 8am – 3pm (flexible after 1st week) Co Bluffs Campus
Our Class A CDL training provides the skills you need to drive semi-trailers safely and confidently in just four weeks.
Program Highlights:
• Online Entry-Level Driver Theory (ELDT): Study the basics at your own pace.
• Hands-On Driving Training: Practice turning, backing, and driving on rural and suburban roads.
• State-of-the-Art Simulators: Hone your skills with cutting-edge virtual training.
• CDL Testing: Take your DOT exam with our Iowa DOT-certified examiner.
Completion Time: Four weeks, with early testing available for proficient students.
Monday – Thursday 8am – 3pm (flexible after 1st week) Harlan Campus
Our Class A CDL training provides the skills you need to drive semi-trailers safely and confidently in just four weeks.
Program Highlights:
• Online Entry-Level Driver Theory (ELDT): Study the basics at your own pace.
• Hands-On Driving Training: Practice turning, backing, and driving on rural and suburban roads.
• State-of-the-Art Simulators: Hone your skills with cutting-edge virtual training.
• CDL Testing: Take your DOT exam with our Iowa DOT-certified examiner.
Completion Time: Four weeks, with early testing available for proficient students.
Monday – Thursday 8am – 3pm (flexible after 1st week) SWITCH Campus Hastings, IA
Our Class A CDL training provides the skills you need to drive semi-trailers safely and confidently in just four weeks.
Program Highlights:
• Online Entry-Level Driver Theory (ELDT): Study the basics at your own pace.
• Hands-On Driving Training: Practice turning, backing, and driving on rural and suburban roads.
• State-of-the-Art Simulators: Hone your skills with cutting-edge virtual training.
• CDL Testing: Take your DOT exam with our Iowa DOT-certified examiner.
Completion Time: Four weeks, with early testing available for proficient students.
Monday – Thursday 8am – 3pm (flexible after 1st week) Co Bluffs Campus
Earn your Class B CDL to operate vehicles like dump trucks and straight trucks in as little as 2–3 weeks.
Program Highlights:
• Online Entry-Level Driver Theory (ELDT): Flexible online learning.
• Hands-On Training: Road and range instruction with experienced instructors.
• CDL Testing: Iowa DOT-certified exam included.
Completion Time: 2–3 weeks, with early testing available.
Monday – Thursday 8am – 3pm (flexible after 1st week) Harlan Campus
Earn your Class B CDL to operate vehicles like dump trucks and straight trucks in as little as 2–3 weeks.
Program Highlights:
• Online Entry-Level Driver Theory (ELDT): Flexible online learning.
• Hands-On Training: Road and range instruction with experienced instructors.
• CDL Testing: Iowa DOT-certified exam included.
Completion Time: 2–3 weeks, with early testing available.
Monday – Thursday 8am – 3pm (flexible after 1st week) Switch (Hastings, IA) Campus
Earn your Class B CDL to operate vehicles like dump trucks and straight trucks in as little as 2–3 weeks.
Program Highlights:
• Online Entry-Level Driver Theory (ELDT): Flexible online learning.
• Hands-On Training: Road and range instruction with experienced instructors.
• CDL Testing: Iowa DOT-certified exam included.
Completion Time: 2–3 weeks, with early testing available.
Class A CDL Program
Monday – Thursday 8am – 3pm (flexible after 1st week) Atlantic Campus
Our Class A CDL training provides the skills you need to drive semi-trailers safely and confidently in just four weeks.
Program Highlights:
• Online Entry-Level Driver Theory (ELDT): Study the basics at your own pace.
• Hands-On Driving Training: Practice turning, backing, and driving on rural and suburban roads.
• State-of-the-Art Simulators: Hone your skills with cutting-edge virtual training.
• CDL Testing: Take your DOT exam with our Iowa DOT-certified examiner.
Completion Time: Four weeks, with early testing available for proficient students.
Class A CDL Program
Monday – Thursday 8am – 3pm (flexible after 1st week) Clarinda Campus
Our Class A CDL training provides the skills you need to drive semi-trailers safely and confidently in just four weeks.
Program Highlights:
• Online Entry-Level Driver Theory (ELDT): Study the basics at your own pace.
• Hands-On Driving Training: Practice turning, backing, and driving on rural and suburban roads.
• State-of-the-Art Simulators: Hone your skills with cutting-edge virtual training.
• CDL Testing: Take your DOT exam with our Iowa DOT-certified examiner.
Completion Time: Four weeks, with early testing available for proficient students.
Class A CDL Program
Monday – Thursday 8am – 3pm (flexible after 1st week) Co Bluffs Campus
Our Class A CDL training provides the skills you need to drive semi-trailers safely and confidently in just four weeks.
Program Highlights:
• Online Entry-Level Driver Theory (ELDT): Study the basics at your own pace.
• Hands-On Driving Training: Practice turning, backing, and driving on rural and suburban roads.
• State-of-the-Art Simulators: Hone your skills with cutting-edge virtual training.
• CDL Testing: Take your DOT exam with our Iowa DOT-certified examiner.
Completion Time: Four weeks, with early testing available for proficient students.
Monday – Thursday 8am – 3pm (flexible after 1st week) Atlantic Campus
Earn your Class B CDL to operate vehicles like dump trucks and straight trucks in as little as 2–3 weeks.
Program Highlights:
• Online Entry-Level Driver Theory (ELDT): Flexible online learning.
• Hands-On Training: Road and range instruction with experienced instructors.
• CDL Testing: Iowa DOT-certified exam included.
Completion Time: 2–3 weeks, with early testing available.
Monday – Thursday 8am – 3pm (flexible after 1st week) Atlantic Campus
Earn your Class B CDL to operate vehicles like dump trucks and straight trucks in as little as 2–3 weeks.
Program Highlights:
• Online Entry-Level Driver Theory (ELDT): Flexible online learning.
• Hands-On Training: Road and range instruction with experienced instructors.
• CDL Testing: Iowa DOT-certified exam included.
Completion Time: 2–3 weeks, with early testing available.
Monday – Thursday 8am – 3pm (flexible after 1st week) Co Bluffs Campus
Earn your Class B CDL to operate vehicles like dump trucks and straight trucks in as little as 2–3 weeks.
Program Highlights:
• Online Entry-Level Driver Theory (ELDT): Flexible online learning.
• Hands-On Training: Road and range instruction with experienced instructors.
• CDL Testing: Iowa DOT-certified exam included.
Completion Time: 2–3 weeks, with early testing available.
Refunds: You may cancel your registration 5 business days prior to the start of the class date and receive a 100% refund excluding the $50 non-refundable processing fee. If contacting outside Iowa Western Community College’s Continuing Education Department business hours, leave a voicemail and or send the department an email. Iowa Western’s Continuing Education is not responsible for refunds if contact is not pursued via voicemail and or email. In compliance with the IWCC policy, refunds will only be produced in the form of a check. A check will be issued within 14 business days after the refund is admitted to the customer. Refund will be sent to the customer’s address that is on file. Certain program restrictions may apply. Contact Continuing Education for more details at ce@iwcc.edu.
Cancellations: Iowa Western reserves the right to cancel any class where difficulties arise in staffing or scheduling or where a minimum enrollment is not achieved. A full refund will be issued for all canceled classes.
Transfers/Withdrawals: Transfers may be subject to $25.00 transfer fee. Non-attendance for a class does not constitute a withdrawal and refunds are not issued for non-attendance. Transfers may be made up to two full business days (unless otherwise noted in the class information) prior to the start date of the class. After that time, transfers will not be permitted and no refund will be issued.