PROFESSIONAL TRUCK DRIVING
NIT offers a wide variety of Professional Truck Driving Training Programs in Alaska, and all programs are designed to meet the needs of students and employers. All of our truck driving programs are centered around a hands-on learning approach. We believe it is important to give each student real-world training for Class A or Class B CDL licenses, to better prepare them for the truck driving industry.
Students practice their truck driving skills on school grounds to insure that each student thoroughly understands the training material and to build confidence in their truck driving abilities. Emphasis is placed on safety, on a thorough understanding of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Rules and Regulations in the operation of heavy-duty tractor/trailer equipment, and on driving techniques necessary in developing skill levels required to pass the State of Alaska Department of Motor Vehicles Commercial Driver’s License road examination.
Starting January 2, 2019 if you are:
- Applying for a CDL for the first time;
- Transferring a CDL from out-of-state; or
- Removing or adding restrictions or endorsements
You are required to obtain a REAL ID. Information regarding documentation required for a REAL ID can be found at:
https://online.dmv.alaska.gov/REALIdChecklist
Offsite Training and Social Distancing
In order to provide for social distancing, some of our classroom trianing is conducted offiste via Zoom and Google Classroom. If you enroll in one of these courses, you will need a GMAIL account, a laptiop with audio, and a webcam.
EXTERNAL LINKS
ALASKA CDL MANUAL PDF:
http://doa.alaska.gov/dmv/dlmanual/cdlmanual.pdf
ALASKA CDL INFO:
http://doa.alaska.gov/dmv/akol/cdl/
ALASKA CDL PERMIT (CLP) INFO:
http://doa.alaska.gov/dmv/akol/cdl/commercial-learner-permit.htm
ALASKA CDL VEHICLE TYPE, ENDORSEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS:
http://doa.alaska.gov/dmv/akol/cdl/commercial-types.htm#class
CDL QUALIFICATION RELATED TO LANGUAGE BARRIERS:
CFR 391.11(b)(2).
WHAT SELF CERTIFICATION IS:
http://doa.alaska.gov/dmv/akol/cdl/commercial-requirement-self-certification.htm
WHAT A MEDICAL CARD REQUIREMENT IS:
http://doa.alaska.gov/dmv/akol/cdl/commercial-requirement-medical.htm
WHERE TO SCHEDULE HAZMAT BACKGROUND CHECK:
https://universalenroll.dhs.gov/
The following information applies to all NIT vocational programs, and any continued education programs exceeding 80 hours:
It is the applicant’s responsibility to secure funding or provide payment for tuition and any training related costs. Additional costs not included in this price are, but not limited to: drug test and physicals, transportation, room and board, child care, etc.
An applicant may apply at any time but may enter class only on specified starting dates. Classes have limited enrollment. If you have questions about our classes and course schedules, please contact us at 907-357-6400.