Transportation
Pending professional review: this program and its curriculum has not yet been verified by a certified examiner or master technician in the trade. Study draft only.
Commercial Driving (CDL)
1–2 mo full-time · 353 clock hours. VT-BUILD-V1 #9754 (2026-09-27): courses, lessons and assessments written for the trade by the build hub; draft pending review.
Core curriculum
Federal and state commercial motor vehicle regulationspre-trip, en-route, and post-trip vehicle inspection proceduresbasic and advanced backing maneuvers including straight-line, offset, and parallel backingcity and highway road driving skillscoupling and uncoupling trailershazardous materials recognition, placarding, and handling ruleshours-of-service regulations and electronic logging device operationdefensive driving and space managementload securement principlesair brakes theory and operationprofessional communication and workplace readinesscareer planning and job-search skillstrade math for trip planning and weight calculationsCDL knowledge and skills exam preparationcapstone project integrating program competenciessupervised worksite placement with a commercial carrier
Course & assessment plan
9 courses · 353 clock hours · tuition $4,210 COMPLIMENTARY (exam and licensing fees separate; see tuition). Universal core → one competency course per curriculum area → capstone → externship/clinical → exam prep. Open the full plan with every assessment.
Certification & licensure
| Credential | Type | Issuing body |
|---|---|---|
| CDL Class A/B + Endorsements | Industry certification | state driver licensing agency under FMCSA rules |
Universal core (all programs)
| Module | Hours |
|---|---|
| Workplace safety (OSHA 10) | 10 |
| First aid / CPR / AED | 8 |
| Applied math & measurement | 40 |
| Technical reading & writing | 30 |
| Digital literacy (IC3/MOS) | 30 |
| Career readiness (NCCER Core / WorkKeys) | 30 |
Stackable pathways
Site & Earth: Heavy Equipment Operation → Commercial Driving (CDL) → Construction (general)
