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?
Class B drivers can drive dump trucks, cement mixers, school buses or motor coaches.
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.
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?
What are HACC’s classes like?
Class consists of online safety training and an in-person driving practice followed by an evaluation. The following subjects are covered:
- 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.
