Commercial Driver's License Training (CDL) Program
Getting Started
Prior to registering for CDL training at Butler, you need to complete the following:
- Have a valid driver's license from your state of residence
- Have a valid CDL commercial learner's permit (including general knowledge, air brake and combination vehicle endorsement) from your state of residence
- You must take and pass the written test at the local DMV to obtain the CDL Permit.
- A Kansas permit costs $13.
- Sign a drug test release form and pass a 10-panel drug screen within 30 days before the start of class
- (Optional) Butler offers a CDL Learner’s Permit Course and Orientation. Click here to register.
- Pass a current Department of Transportation (DOT) physical
- Get detailed information at the Kansas Department of Revenue Commercial Driver’s License website.
About the ELDT Regulations
FMCSA’s Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) regulations set the baseline for training requirements for entry-level drivers. Under the FMCSA requirements, an entry-level driver must successfully complete a prescribed program of theory and behind-the-wheel instruction before taking the CDL skills test.
This applies to those seeking to:
- Obtain a Class A or Class B CDL for the first time;
- Upgrade an existing Class B CDL to a Class A CDL; or
- Obtain a school bus (S), passenger (P), or hazardous materials (H) endorsement for the first time.
The ELDT regulations are not retroactive; individuals who were issued a CDL or an S, P, or H endorsement prior to February 7, 2022 are not required to complete training for the respective CDL or endorsement.
If an applicant who obtained a CLP prior to February 7, 2022, and obtains a CDL before the Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) or renewed CLP expires, the applicant is not subject to the ELDT requirements.
Any individual who meets one of the exceptions for taking a skills test in 49 CFR Part 383 is also exempt from the ELDT requirements.
The ELDT rule requires a standard curriculum in five areas of instruction: Basic Operation, Safe Operating Procedures, Advanced Operating Practices, Vehicle Systems and Reporting Malfunctions, and Non-Driving Activities. An assessment is used to determine the driver-trainee's proficiency. Driver-trainees must achieve an overall minimum score of 80% on the theory assessment.
CSC to provide training from 7:00am to 4:00 pm on scheduled week starting on Monday and completing on Friday (Friday course will be completed by 12:00pm). Participant/ student will be fully responsible for paying for all license fees and license at DMV (rates are provided in CDL manual) Participant must hold CDL permit for 14-days prior to testing and provide the following items for testing to be completed: CDL permit and current regular license, DOT medical card, proof of address (such as bill or statement showing his/her mailing address)
About CDL Program
CDL Class A or B Training: to include (1) full week of onsite (5620 N 119th Street West, Maize, KS 67101) preparation of commercial driver training to obtain Class A or B license from the designated State. This is maximum of (2) students per (1) instructor provided by CSC, Inc., including facility for training and driving range.
Course Snapshot
CDL Bus Training Class A includes FMCSA-Approved ELDT = $5350 + second driver at $4900 (student provides bus and fuel)
CDL Truck Driving Class A = $5600 includes FMCSA-Approved ELDT and truck
CDL Bus Training Class B includes FMCSA-Approved ELDT = $5250 + second driver at $4750 (student provides bus and fuel)
CDL Truck Driving Class B = $5500 includes FMCSA-Approved ELDT and truck (less $800 if provide own truck)
CDL FMCSA-Approved ELDT School Bus (S) Endorsement = $295
CDL FMCSA-Approved ELDT Passenger (P) Endorsement = $295
CDL Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) – Class A = $345
CDL Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) – Class B = $345
SCHEDULING: Contact Butler Community College at 316-323-6118
REQUIREMENTS: Participant must hold CDL permit for 14-days prior to testing and provide the following items for testing to be completed: CDL permit and current regular license, DOT medical card, proof of address (such as bill or statement showing his/her mailing address)
MODALITY: 1 day of classroom preparation of CDL permit - (2) student minimum and (20) student maximum- classroom training. CSC to provide training from 7:00am to 4:00 pm on scheduled week starting on Monday and completing on Friday (Friday course will be completed by 12:00pm).
MATERIALS: Included in price.
CSC to provide training from 7:00am to 4:00 pm on scheduled week starting on Monday and completing on Friday (Friday course will be completed by 12:00pm). Participant/ student will be fully responsible for paying for all license fees and license at OMV (rates are provided in CDL manual for each state) Participant must hold CDL permit for 14-days prior to testing and provide the following items for testing to be completed: CDL permit and current regular license, DOT medical card, proof of address (such as bill or statement showing his/her mailing address)
1 day of classroom preparation of CDL permit: (2) student minimum and (20) student maximum- classroom training (1) instructor.
Course Outline Class A/B CDL:
LOCATION: 5620 N. 119th Street West MAIZE, KS - DO NOT GO TO MAIN OFFICE LOCATED AT 53rd Street North
STUDENTS MUST HAVE INSTRUCTIONAL PERMIT IN PERSON AND HAVE FOR MINIMUM 14 DAYS PRIOR TO STARTING WEEKLY TRAINING.
The price of Class A does include use of a Class A vehicle for training purposes.
Class B students must provide their own Class B vehicle to their road skills training sessions and test. Class B vehicle rental option available for additional fee.
Day 1
- Classroom time to meet with "students/ drivers" to study and complete entry level driver training, training videos, all necessary paperwork completed, and sign in sheets. After lunch students are taken outside to be introduced to the equipment they will be testing in as well as start learning the inspection process.
Day 2
- Continue learning and examining equipment to learn inspection required by State. At this time student will learn how to inspect and point out all major components required by State(s) including but not limited to:
- Under the hood, Brake Components, Fluid Levels, Hoses, Suspension, In Cab, Drive Line and Frame, etc.
- Students will be shown skills area that they will be required to perform in order to obtain CDL license including but not limited to;
- Straight Line Backing, Off Set Left, Off-set right backing, Site side parallel park or curb side parallel park, 90 degree alley park, and other areas applicable for training/ testing
- Students will start on the road skills.
Day 3
- Students will go to equipment and walk through vehicle inspection then start to work and practice on skills
- Students will also continue on road experience to learn skills to include but not limited to: shifting (if manual), lane position, turning, backing, hazard awareness.
Day 4
- Students will go to equipment and walk through vehicle inspection then continue driving on public roadways and learn shifting if applicable, merging, lane position, etc.
Day 5
- Students will start morning with walk through vehicle inspection, practice skills in vehicle, then taken on Road Test to discuss merging, lane position, braking, etc.
- Students will take required State examination with licensed examiner.
Dress and Attire:
Students will wear appropriate clothing anytime at the facility or being trained. Students can wear shorts if weather allows but need to be appropriate length. No cut off shirts or open-toed shoes are allowed at any time.
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