CDL Program
Class A CDL Program
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 B CDL Program
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.
CDL A/B Hybrid Course for Experienced Drivers
Designed for experienced drivers, this hybrid course combines online learning and hands-on training to help you earn your CDL quickly.
Who Should Enroll:
- Drivers with prior commercial vehicle experience looking to advance their careers.
- Professionals who want to formalize their skills and earn a CDL.
Program Requirements
To enroll in any CDL program, you must:
- Be at least 18 years old (18–21 may drive within state lines only).
- Hold a valid Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) issued at least 14 days before the course start date.
- Have a current DOT Physical (valid for 2 years).
- Pass a pre-employment drug test and have a valid medical card.
- Register with the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.
Education 2 Employment Tuition AssistanceAvailable Courses
CDL Class A (TRADE-4) 02/17/25 - Council Bluffs Campus
Co Bluffs Campus Feb 17 - Mar 14 (Mon - Fri) 8am to 4pm
IWCC’s Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) training program is designed for adults who would like to train for a high-demand career in a short-term time frame. 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. You will develop skills in backing, turning and safe driving on both rural and suburban roads. You will receive hands-on training using full-size semi-tractor/trailers and virtual driving simulators with 10 speed and automatic options available.
Start Date: 02/17/25
End Date: 03/14/25
Seats Available: 3
Cost: $4700
Location: Council Bluffs Campus
CDL Class A (TRADE-4) 02/17/25 - Atlantic
Atlantic Campus Feb 17 - Mar 13 (Mon - Thurs) 8am to 4pm
IWCC’s Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) training program is designed for adults who would like to train for a high-demand career in a short-term time frame. 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. You will develop skills in backing, turning and safe driving on both rural and suburban roads. You will receive hands-on training using full-size semi-tractor/trailers and virtual driving simulators with 10 speed and automatic options available.
Start Date: 02/17/25
End Date: 03/14/25
Seats Available: 3
Cost: $4700
Location: Atlantic
CDL Class B (TRADE-401) 02/17/25 - Council Bluffs Campus
Co Bluffs Campus Feb 17 - Mar 14 (Mon - Fri) 8am - 4pm
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. We have both manual and automatic transmissions available for students. IWCC is an approved FMCSA Training Provider. Class will consist of a classroom theory portion prior to the 30-hour face to face hands on training.
Start Date: 02/17/25
End Date: 03/14/25
Seats Available: 4
Cost: $2000
Location: Council Bluffs Campus
CDL Class B (TRADE-401) 02/17/25 - Atlantic
Atlantic Campus Feb 17 - Mar 13 (Mon - Thurs) 8am - 4pm
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. We have both manual and automatic transmissions available for students. IWCC is an approved FMCSA Training Provider. Class will consist of a classroom theory portion prior to the 30-hour face to face hands on training.
Start Date: 02/17/25
End Date: 03/14/25
Seats Available: 4
Cost: $2000
Location: Atlantic
CDL Class A (TRADE-4) 02/17/25 - Clarinda Campus
Clarinda Campus Feb 17 - Mar 13 (Mon - Thurs) 8am to 4pm
IWCC’s Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) training program is designed for adults who would like to train for a high-demand career in a short-term time frame. 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. You will develop skills in backing, turning and safe driving on both rural and suburban roads. You will receive hands-on training using full-size semi-tractor/trailers and virtual driving simulators with 10 speed and automatic options available.
Start Date: 02/17/25
End Date: 03/13/25
Seats Available: 4
Cost: $4700
Location: Clarinda Campus
CDL Class B (TRADE-401) 02/17/25 - Clarinda Campus
Clarinda Campus Feb 17 - Mar 13 (Mon - Thurs) 8am - 4pm
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. We have both manual and automatic transmissions available for students. IWCC is an approved FMCSA Training Provider. Class will consist of a classroom theory portion prior to the 30-hour face to face hands on training.
Start Date: 02/17/25
End Date: 03/13/25
Seats Available: 4
Cost: $2000
Location: Clarinda Campus
CDL Class A (TRADE-4) 03/24/25 - Council Bluffs Campus
Co Bluffs Campus Mar 24 - Apr 18 (Mon - Fri) 8a - 4p
Start Date: 03/24/25
End Date: 04/18/25
Seats Available: 5
Cost: $4700
Location: Council Bluffs Campus
CDL Class A (TRADE-4) 03/24/25 - Harlan
Harlan Center Mar 24 - Apr 17 (Mon - Thurs) 8am to 4pm
Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) training program is designed for adults who would like to train for a high-demand career in a short-term time frame. 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. You will develop skills in backing, turning and safe driving on both rural and suburban roads. You will receive hands-on training using full-size semi-trailers and virtual driving simulators with 10 speed and automatic options available.
The course can be completed in four weeks, but students proficient in pre-trip inspection, range and road skills may complete CDL testing prior to the end date.
Start Date: 03/24/25
End Date: 04/17/25
Seats Available: 4
Cost: $4700
Location: Harlan
CDL Class B (TRADE-401) 03/24/25 - Council Bluffs Campus
Co Bluffs Campus Mar 24 - Apr 18 (Mon - Fri) 8am - 4pm
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.
Kinney Hall Room 153
Start Date: 03/24/25
End Date: 04/18/25
Seats Available: 4
Cost: $2000
Location: Council Bluffs Campus
CDL Class B (TRADE-401) 03/24/25 - Harlan
Harlan Campus Mar 24 - Apr 17 (Mon - Thurs) 8am - 4pm
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.
Start Date: 03/24/25
End Date: 04/17/25
Seats Available: 4
Cost: $2000
Location: Harlan
CDL Class A (TRADE-4) 04/28/25 - Council Bluffs Campus
Co Bluffs Campus Apr 28 - May 23 (Mon - Fri) 8am to 4pm
Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) training program is designed for adults who would like to train for a high-demand career in a short-term time frame. 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. You will develop skills in backing, turning and safe driving on both rural and suburban roads. You will receive hands-on training using full-size semi-trailers and virtual driving simulators with 10 speed and automatic options available.
The course can be completed in four weeks, but students proficient in pre-trip inspection, range and road skills may complete CDL testing prior to the end date.
Start Date: 04/28/25
End Date: 05/23/25
Seats Available: 5
Cost: $4700
Location: Council Bluffs Campus
CDL Class A (TRADE-4) 04/28/25 - Atlantic
Atlantic Campus Apr 28 - May 22 (Mon - Thurs) 8am to 4pm
Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) training program is designed for adults who would like to train for a high-demand career in a short-term time frame. 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. You will develop skills in backing, turning and safe driving on both rural and suburban roads. You will receive hands-on training using full-size semi-trailers and virtual driving simulators with 10 speed and automatic options available.
The course can be completed in four weeks, but students proficient in pre-trip inspection, range and road skills may complete CDL testing prior to the end date.
Start Date: 04/28/25
End Date: 05/22/25
Seats Available: 4
Cost: $4700
Location: Atlantic
CDL Class B (TRADE-401) 04/21/25 - Council Bluffs Campus
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
Kinney Hall Room 153
Start Date: 04/21/25
End Date: 05/16/25
Seats Available: 4
Cost: $2000
Location: Council Bluffs Campus
CDL Class B (TRADE-401) 04/28/25 - Atlantic
Atlantic Center Apr 28 - May 22 (Mon - Thurs) 8am to 4pm
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. We have both manual and automatic transmissions available for students. IWCC is an approved FMCSA Training Provider. Class will consist of a classroom theory portion prior to the 30-hour face to face hands on training.
Start Date: 04/28/25
End Date: 05/22/25
Seats Available: 4
Cost: $2000
Location: Atlantic
Refunds: You may cancel your registration 10 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 Business and Community Education Department hours, leave a voicemail and or send the department an email. Iowa Western Business and Community Education Department 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. A refund will be sent to the customer’s address that is on file. Certain program restrictions may apply. Contact Business and Community 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 and or where minimum enrollment is not achieved. A full refund will be issued for all canceled classes.