There is currently a driver shortage, creating local, regional, over-the-road and construction job opportunities for Class A and Class B truck drivers. HACC’s CDL courses prepare students for the safe operation of commercial motor vehicles including Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) and entry into commercial driving.
HACC's Transportation and Logistics Program is a licensed Third-Party Testing Site for Class A, B (including passenger and school buses) for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Testing is available by appointment only. Costs include: $300/test utilizing HACC's equipment, and $250/test utilizing your equipment. All tests must be scheduled in advance and prepaid. There are no refunds. Costs are subject to change.
What can I do with a CDL certification in the workforce?
Annual Starting Salary Estimate
(Source: Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association)
What are HACC’s classes like?
- The 40-hour CDL Theory course is offered as a self-paced virtual platform for $300 and is a prerequisite for Behind-the-Wheel training.
- The Behind-the-Wheel training for Class A is 160 hours of hands-on instruction for $5,700.
- The Behind-the-Wheel training for Class B is 40 hours of one-on-one training for $4,500.
- Students must have a Department of Transportation medical card; Class A or B CDL learner’s permit; a federally regulated drug screen; and complete the CDL Theory course before enrolling in Behind-the-Wheel training.
Where are classes held?
Classes are held at HACC’s Harrisburg Campus only.
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This course prepares automotive technicians to become certified emissions inspection technicians. $200 (Cost is subject to change).
What can I do with emissions inspection certification in the workforce?
Students will be able to identify, describe and perform a visual and on-board diagnostic (OBD) II vehicle test according to the guidelines of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). Students should be able to identify the requirements and procedures for vehicle emissions testing for various regions of Pennsylvania.
$36,257
Annual Starting Salary Estimate
(Source: ZipRecruiter)
What are HACC’s classes like?
This 16.5-hour program leads to emissions inspector certification by PennDOT. Classes include:
- Classroom instruction
- Computer-based testing
- Demonstrations on dynamometer gas analyzing and OBD II equipment
- Pennsylvania emission inspection and maintenance program rules and regulations
- Written examination
Students’ test results will be forwarded to PARSONS, Inc. for grading. Students will then be issued their inspector certification identification card. They cannot perform emissions inspections without this card.
Inspector certification is valid for two years. Students will then be required to take a recertification course to maintain their certification.
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This is a one-hour testing session designed for students to demonstrate that they meet the requirements to conduct Pennsylvania’s state safety document reviews and process reconstructed vehicle titles. $40 (Cost is subject to change).
What can I do with Pennsylvania enhanced vehicle inspection in the workforce?
Upon successful completion of the examination, students’ records will be forwarded to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), along with a recommendation for certification. This certification is issued by PennDOT, not HACC. Students will then be issued their safety inspection identification card. They cannot perform enhanced inspections without this card.
$42,701
Annual Starting Salary Estimate
(Source: ZipRecruiter)
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Forklift operators are in high demand. If you enjoy the fast-paced environment of the logistics and manufacturing sectors, becoming a forklift operator may be for you.
The forklift training prep course satisfies OSHA requirement for classroom training. HACC offers the first portion of this training online as a virtual, self-paced course. This course covers powered industrial truck safety features and requirements, vehicle operations, vehicle stability, loading and unloading, and driving rules and regulations. The forklift skills (sit-down) classroom training is a one-day hands-on certification course where students earn their initial forklift operator's license or recertification for the traditional sit-down powered industrial truck.
The forklift training prep online course ($50) is a prerequisite to forklift skills (sit-down) certification course ($125). Costs are subject to change.
What can I do with a forklift certification in the workforce?
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(Source: PayScale.com)
What are HACC’s classes like?
- Hazards and accident examples
- Load compositions and manipulation
- Operating instructions
- Operator inspections and maintenance
- Restrictions and limitations
- Safety requirements
- Steering and maneuvering
- Surface conditions and environment
- Vehicle controls and differences
Where are classes held?
Classes are held at HACC’s Lancaster campus.
Where can I register?
This is a two-hour testing session designed for students to demonstrate that they meet the requirements to conduct Pennsylvania’s state inspections for medium and heavy trucks. $40 (Cost is subject to change).
What can I do with heavy truck safety inspection certification in the workforce?
Upon successful completion of the examination, students’ records will be forwarded to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), along with a recommendation for certification. This certification is issued by PennDOT, not HACC. Students will then be issued their safety inspection identification card. They cannot inspect heavy trucks without this card.
$42,701
Annual Starting Salary Estimate
(Source: ZipRecruiter)
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This is a one-hour testing session designed for students to demonstrate that they meet the requirements to conduct Pennsylvania state safety inspections for:
- Motorcycles
- Motor-driven cycles
- Motorized pedal cycles
$40 (Cost is subject to change).
What can I do with motorcycle tactile certification in the workforce?
Upon successful completion of the examination, students’ records will be forwarded to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), along with a recommendation for certification. This certification is issued by PennDOT, not HACC. Students will then be issued their safety inspection identification card. They cannot inspect motorcycles without this card.
$27,518
Annual Starting Salary Estimate
(Source: ZipRecruiter)
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The safety inspection training course informs students of the regulations, procedures and requirements concerning Pennsylvania’s safety inspection of vehicles. This course also provides the opportunity to complete the state certification exam for Pennsylvania safety inspections. This course is for cars and light trucks only. Additional categories require additional tests and fees. A valid driver’s license is required for each category of testing. $220 (Cost is subject to change).
If a student lives out-of-state, please note the following:
- They must provide their out-of-state address and driver’s license information.
- A copy of the out-of-state driver’s license must be provided to and approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) prior to testing.
- If they are a Pennsylvania resident and they still possess an out-of-state driver’s license, they must surrender their out-of-state driver’s license and obtain a Pennsylvania driver’s license.
- Additional information may be found on PennDOT’s website or by contacting the Customer Call Center at 800-932-4600.
What can I do with Pennsylvania vehicle safety inspection certification in the workforce?
Upon successful completion of the examination, students’ records will be forwarded PennDOT, along with a recommendation for certification. This certification is issued by PennDOT, not HACC. Students will then be issued their safety inspection identification card. They cannot inspect vehicles without this card.
$39,771
Annual Starting Salary Estimate
(Source: ZipRecruiter)
What are HACC’s classes like?
This 12-hour program leads to safety inspection mechanic certification by PennDOT. Classes include:
- Classroom instruction
- Special category instruction
- Tactile examination
- Tool clinic
- Written examination
The learning outcome is to train students to successfully inspect a vehicle and determine if the vehicle meets safety requirements.
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