Commercial Driver's License Refresher

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Commercial Driver's License Refresher

Get Back on the Road

You already have your CDL, and now it’s time to get back on the road. Refresh your driving skills with our 40-hour refresher course, designed to help you return to the trucking industry. You get personalized training in the areas you need most, from safe driving techniques to the latest industry updates.

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CDL Refresher at a Glance

Degree

Workplace Certificate

Length of Study

One Week

Course Format

Face-to-Face

Classes Meet

Daytime

Program Start

Continuous

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Proven Success: High Placement Rates, Decades of Experience, and Top Certification Achievements

hour program

48+

years of training truck drivers

98%

placement rate into career

Your Future as a Commercial Driver

A career as a Class B CDL truck driver involves operating vehicles like delivery trucks, dump trucks, buses, concrete mixers, and tow trucks. If you hold a Class A CDL you can operate a full-size semi and trailer.

Both licenses open the door to a large number of career opportunities in a wide range of industries.

3.5M

U.S. truck drivers

1.5M

Delivery trucks in the U.S.

The Hawkeye Difference

24-Acre Driving Facility

Features an open driving area, 26-foot wide road, inclines, and right and left turns. Indoor facility features classrooms and drive through truck bays.

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Driving Simulators - Risk-Free Learning

Grasp an understanding of controls, gauges and vehicle systems before getting behind the wheel of a bus.

Program Overview

Prepare for a successful career in the transportation industry. Hands-on experience with real equipment such as buses and full-size semis, plus state-of-the-art driving simulators allow you to navigate different settings with confidence.

Identify the skills you need to improve. Gain essential, field-specific skills to confidently and safely operate vehicles that require a Class A or Class B CDL.

Master operations in various conditions, including rural and urban environments.
Learn to navigate corners, railroad tracks, and other driving scenarios with precision.
Gain expertise in backing and parking to handle real-life driving situations.
Conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
Upgrades and restriction removals

Gain confidence as you explore controls, gauges, and vehicle systems in a stress-free setting using driving and brake simulators.

See the Simulator in Action

This program meets the needs of students who already possess a Class A or B CDL and have moderate knowledge or experience in the truck driving industry.