IN A NUTSHELL
The Commercial Driver’s License program provides professional driver training with both classroom and in-vehicle training time. Students complete a range of driver competencies and become safe, comfortable, confident, law-abiding drivers. Students will be prepared to take the Utah State Driving Exam for the Class A Truck/Trailer and Utah State Preventative Maintenance of tractor and trailer.
Vehicle Control Systems
Start, clutch, engine, axles, steering, and braking.
Backing Techniques
Straight-line off-set, parallel, and alley back.
Shifting
The technique of double-clutching and floating gears.
Tractor/Trailer
Unhooking and proper hook-up.
Relations
Employer-Employee, Customer Relations, and Dispatch Relations.
Interstate and City Driving
Actual driving situations, adverse conditions, and trip planning.
Is the CDL Program Right For You?
This Program Is for Students Who
Would rather be on the road instead of behind a computer.
Can internalize and respect numerous protocols and procedures.
Savor the alone time that comes with driving open roads.
Students Love This Program Because
They receive practical test-driving experience behind the wheel.
The smaller classroom sizes foster real relationship building between instructors and classmates.
They graduate from the program prepared to take any state’s CDL certification exams.
Your Post-College Career as a CDL Driver
Common Careers of Our Graduates
- The average Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver makes $49,800 in Utah, and the top 10% of earners make $66,940 per year. *
- The average Light Truck Driver makes $40,380 in Utah, and the top 10% of earners make $64,170 per year. *
- The average Passenger Vehicle Driver makes $37,450 in Utah, and the top 10% of earners make $52,180 per year. *
Your Education By the Numbers
The Cost of Your Education
- This program costs = $3,027
- This program takes = 9 weeks
The ROI on your Education
- You’ll earn as much as your school costs in the month of your career
- 100% of our Dixie Tech CDL program completers obtain employment in their field of study
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CAMPUS
What to Expect
When you arrive on campus, you will be greeted by one of our experienced and friendly Dixie Tech recruiters. They will guide you through our state-of-the-art college and answer any and every question you may have! Feel free to bring friends and family along for the tour, the more the merrier!
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meet
THE CREW
HEBER HOLM
Heber Holm attended BYU and finished his degree at what was then known as Dixie College. He owned and operated a construction company for 25 years prior to becoming co-owner and superintendent of HD Trucking. Heber was also a field manager for Trade Star LLC, which provides oil field trucking and logistics services. Heber joined the faculty at Dixie Tech in 2019.
Talk to an Academic Advisor
Interested in learning more about this program? Our Academic Advisors are here for you and can answer whatever questions you may have.