CDLU-03: CDL Commercial “B” to “A” Upgrade Training

Saturdays 8AM-4PM, Casella Operation Center, West Rutland

Flexible Hours Mon-Fri., For Additional Required Behind-The-Wheel Time

Note: Tuition increases to $5,250 effective July 1, 2026, to coincide with the introduction of our newly designed 16-week cohorts.

Registration Form & VSAC Contact Information

Medical Examiner’s Certificate for CDL

Note: Tuition increases to $5,250 effective July 1, 2026, to coincide with the introduction of our newly designed 16-week cohorts.

*Students Must Be 18 Years of Age and a U.S. Citizen(or have a valid unexpired Permanent Resident Card, I-551).

Overview 

All students must satisfy the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) classroom, practice yard, and over–the–road components of our curriculum to complete the program and be approved to take the road and skills test with the Vermont DMV. Students who progress at a slower pace (more than 6 months – effective January 1, 2025 or beyond your 16-week cohort – effective July 1, 2026) to complete this program and require additional over–the–road hours will be expected to compensate Rutland City Public Schools at a prorated hourly rate for this individualized instruction.

Tuition: $4,950 ($5,250 effective July 1, 2026)

Application Process 

• Submit a STC Course Registration Form to the Office of Adult and Continuing Education at Stafford Technical Center. Registration Form & VSAC Contact Information
• Submit a valid copy of your Medical Examiner’s Certificate. This form must be completed and signed by a licensed physician Medical Examiner’s Certificate for CDL
• Provide a valid CDL-B driver’s license to be copied by STC staff.
• A CDL-A Permit is encouraged but not necessary to be eligible to enroll in our program. However, a CDL-A Permit is required before you can get behind the wheel and start driver trainings.
• Make acceptable arrangements for payment of all CDL program costs prior to attending your first class.

Registration and Enrollment 

Once an enrollment file is complete, the student has been accepted, and tuition payment arrangements are made, the Assistant Director for Adult Technical Education will establish an official date to begin your training program and you will be notified of your start date via an email from the Adult Education Secretary.