CDL CLASS A
10 Week Program
30 Hours of Training Per Week
10 to 20-hour short-term class is available for people with trailer experience, a $30.00 evaluation must be completed prior to being accepted for short-term.
We also offer refresher courses.
CDL CLASS B
2 1/2 Week Program
30 Hours of Training Per Week
10- hour short–term class available for people that have prior experience driving large class B style vehicles. Automatic and manual available. If doing manual transmission, must complete an evaluation on double clutch.
Our program exceeds the minimum requirements for entry level drivers as set by the FMCSR. Students will get a minimum of 80 hrs behind the wheel.
Commercial Driver Training at James Rumsey Technical Institute is an intense 10-week training program. The major component of the class is hands-on learning. During the first 5 weeks, students gain experience on our unique driving range. Students then advance to road work for an additional 4 to 5 weeks of driving.
Daytime class hours are Monday through Friday 8:00a.m. to 2:40 p.m.
Evening class hours are Monday through Friday 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Students work in the classroom the first week. During class time, the students will complete ELDT theory and given lessons on Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, size and weight requirements, hours of service requirements, cargo securement, inspection procedures, trip planning, CSA 2010, and employer relations.
Because of state support for this program, the cost to students is low compared to programs of this type and quality. In addition, students completing this program have an excellent success rate in passing the state CDL performance exam.
Interviews for potential students are conducted on Wednesdays at 2:00 p.m. at the Commercial Driving Range at 416 Cumbo Rd, Martinsburg WV, 25403. No appointment is necessary. However, a certified copy of your driving record is required at the time of the interview.
If you are not within commuting distance, inexpensive lodging is available in our dorms.
Curriculum
Driving Range
- Pre-trip CDL Inspection
- Gear shifting—Double Clutch Method
- Coupling Tractor to Trailer
- Cargo Securement, van and flatbed
- Straight Line Backing
- Range Driving—with strategic maneuvers through various obstructions
- Spotting (parking) Trailers
- Right Turns & off-track training
- 45˚ Backing & parallel parking
- Range Test
Classroom
- Entry-Level Driver Training
- Defensive Driving Skills and Techniques
- Hours of Service Regulations
- Weight Distribution and Scaling Procedures
- FMCSA Compliance Training
- CSA 2010 Regulations
- Trip Planning and Navigational Skills
- Visits by recruiters from our various trucking companies.
Road Driving
- Interstate Driving Techniques
- 4-Lane Highway
- 2-Lane Secondary
- City & Town Driving
- Congested Traffic Driving Skills
- CDL Preparation
- Inspection
- Skills
- Driving
- CDL Test
- Mountain Driving Procedures
- Night Driving Procedures
- Loaded Trailer
- Warehouse
- Docking (ship/receive)
Courses of Study
CDL Class A
9260A Truck Driver Training I
9283A Truck Driver Training II
9011A Work-Based Integration & Transition
CDL Class B
9316A CDL- Class B
Opportunities
The commercial driving program boasts a 95% placement rate. The staff at James Rumsey’s Truck Driving Program works closely with several companies whose orientation and training programs enable employers to hire entry level drivers. Within two weeks to two months, many employers have students driving full-time as over-the-road tractor-trailer drivers.
Useful Links
Find a Co-Driver
Student Driver Jobs
Truck Driver Jobs in America
Alltrucking.com
Trucker Classifieds
CDLjobs.com
Practice Tests
DMV Permit Test (practice tests and prep resources)
CDL Practice Tests
More CDL Practice Tests
Even More CDL Practice Tests
CDL Practice Test App
CRIST CDL Test Center
Pre-Trip Inspection Videos
PRE-TRIP INSPECTION PART 1
PRE-TRIP INSPECTION PART 2
Manuals
WV CDL Manual
MD CDL Manual
VA CDL Manual
PA CDL Manual
CDL Digest Logging Examples
FMCSA Log Book Examples
Cost
JRTI is a public school. That means that our adult prep programs are very affordable.
| Commercial Driving CDL Class A Approximate Total |
| $3,970.25 |
| Commercial Driving CDL Class B Approximate Total |
| Contact instructor for cost. |
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Admissions Procedure
Do you meet the prerequisites?
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- Must be at least 21 years of age or 18 with two (2) years’ experience as a licensed driver. If under 21, you may only drive within your state of residence.
- Must have no physical impairments that would interfere with their ability to drive a CMV (Commercial Motor Vehicle) as outlined in the FMCSR (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations). Certain medications are also prohibited. You can call the WV DOT @ 304.347.5935 to determine medical eligibility.
- Must hold a valid driver’s license in West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, or Pennsylvania.
- Must not have more than six (6) points against your driving record. It is the responsibility of the applicant to furnish a certified original copy of his/her lifetime Department of Motor Vehicle record prior to final acceptance.
- Must not have been convicted of any of the following crimes:
- Driving while under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs within the past year.
- Transporting drugs.
- Leaving the scene of an accident during the year prior to enrollment.
- Using a vehicle to commit a serious crime.
- Be convicted of a felony offense during the year prior to enrollment.
What to do next
- Fill out an application.
- Kenneth Dombroski – kenneth.dombroski@k12.wv.us
- Joe Hall – guyowen.hall@k12.wv.us
- Visit the program any Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. to complete the interview process. You may contact one of the instructors:
- Pay the registration fee.
- Schedule and pass a Department of Transportation approved physical examination and drug screen. After passing the physical, a copy must be sent to Charleston along with a CDL application from the DMV.
Final steps
- Students will be permitted to begin after the tuition for the class has been paid or arrangements have been verified in writing from a sponsoring agency.
Find Us
Directions:
Take exit 16W (RT.9W) off I-81 towards Hedgesville. In about 3 miles, JRTI will be on your right. Just past the school, turn right onto Cumbo Road. In about 1/3 mile, at the bottom of the hill, turn right through yellow gate. Bear left and follow the road to the range office.