Red Dice With White Letters Spelling Out FAQCommercial Driver's License FAQs

What is the minimum number of hours that a driver-trainee must spend on the Theory instruction?

  • FMCSA does not have a minimum number of hours you must take for Theory or Behind- the-Wheel.  You must receive a score of at least 80 percent to pass.

What is Range Instruction?

  • Driver-trainee must demonstrate proficiency in all elements of the Behind-the-Wheel curriculum, including parallel parking, straight line backing and offset backing.

What is Public Road Instruction?

  • Multiple topics are taught including topics including shifting/transmission, communications, visual search, speed and space management, and safe driver behavior

What is the CDL pass rate?

  • 100%.   CDL-A program students completed the CCC CDL course and obtained the CDL-A or CDL-B license through CCC.

How much will I make?

  • First year drivers could earn up to $50k per year.  According to Indeed.com, the salary for a truck driver is from $41k to $229k, with an average salary of $97k per year. (Sept. 9, 2024)

Who do I ask if I have additional questions?

  • Dora Morris, Coffeyville Technical Campus, 620-252-7501 or via email at [email protected]
  • Dave Sanford, Coffeyville Community College CDL Instructor, 620-252-7541 or via email at [email protected]