Commercial Motor Vehicle

Overview

Sheridan College’s Commercial Motor Vehicle Driver Training Program (CMV) is tailored for local and regional employer needs. The program provides students the flexibility needed to fit this opportunity into their busy schedules. Students can earn Class A, Class B, or other necessary endorsements through online instruction, in-person instruction, simulator training, and driving practice.

Our CMV program prepares you to pass the appropriate state-required Commercial Driver’s License written and skills exams. We provide all necessary training and resources. Testing and licensing are managed by the Department of Motor Vehicles (Wyoming Driver’s License Manual for commercial vehicles).

Why Sheridan College?

• Our technical education centers are equipped with state-of-the-art equipment.
• You can earn several licenses and endorsements in various training processes while you are pursuing your degree.
• Commercial Motor Vehicle graduates find employment in a variety of fields.

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Training for Licenses and Endorsements

Class A

Required to operate any combination of vehicles with a gross combination weight rating (GVWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, provided the towed vehicle is heavier than 10,000 pounds.

Allows operation of any commercial vehicle.  (Tankers, Doubles/Triples and Passenger vehicles require additional endorsements.)

Must pass the following tests:

• Driving/Skills
• General Knowledge
• Air Brakes (if equipped)
• Combination Vehicle
• Pre-Trip Inspection
• Basic Controls

Class B

Required to operate any single vehicle that isn’t hitched to a trailer (commercial trucks that have an attached cab and cargo area with a combined weight greater than 26,000 pounds, as well as trucks with a detached towed cargo vehicle that weighs less than 10,000 pounds).

Allows operation of various non-combination vehicles.  Examples include: straight trucks, box trucks, dump trucks and large buses (city buses, tourist buses, and school buses).

Must pass the following tests:

• General Knowledge
• Air Brakes (if equipped)
• Pre-Trip Inspection
• Basic Controls
• Driving/Skills

Passenger (P)

Required to operate vehicles designed to transport 16 or more passengers, including the driver.

Must pass the following tests:

• General Knowledge
• Air Brakes (if equipped)
• Passenger Endorsement
• Pre-Trip Inspection
• Basic Controls
• Driving/Skills

School Bus (S)

Required to operate vehicles designed to transport students.

Must pass the following tests:

• General Knowledge
• Air Brakes (if equipped)
• School Bus Endorsement
• Pre-Trip Inspection
• Basic Controls
• Driving/Skills

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Driver Training Program Schedule

This program is available both for credit and non-credit.

Credit Program (Certificate of Completion)

The credit program leads to a Certificate of Completion from Sheridan College and includes 16 college credits. The credit option is offered in a flexible schedule that can be completed in as little as 4 weeks or can be extended to a traditional 15-week college semester, as needed to meet the needs of the student. This program is also ideal for students pursuing other degrees or certificates and/or those utilizing federal financial aid. Passenger and school bus endorsements require additional credits.

Fall 2025 classes begin August 25th.

Non-Credit Program

The non-credit option includes various schedules from which to choose. Timing will vary based on which license and/or endorsements are desired. Registration is open now, for more information please contact us.

Program Outcomes

• Identify the role that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration serves for commercial vehicle operations.
• Define what constitutes a commercial motor vehicle in accordance with the FMCSA.
• Develop the skills and abilities for commercial vehicle and/or other designated equipment operation.
• Acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to obtain a Commercial Learner’s Permit.
• Acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License and/or additional license endorsement, vehicle, or equipment operation training certification.

FAQs

Find answers to common questions.

What is the time frame for finishing the CMV program?

The time to finish our Commercial Motor Vehicle Driver Training Program will vary student-to-student. The credit option is completed during a 15-week regular college semester. Non-credit options may be completed within a 3-12 week window.

What is the cost of the CMV program?

The cost will vary slightly, based on whether a student chooses credit or non-credit. Other variables include whether a student already has a Commercial Learner’s Permit and Entry Level Drivers Training. For more information, please contact us.

Is there any funding available?

There may be funding available. Students taking the program for credit may apply for scholarships and for federal financial aid. Other funding may be available for credit and non-credit program options through the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services in Sheridan.

Workforce Center & Program Operations – Sheridan
247 Grinnell Plaza, Sheridan, WY 82801

Main: 307-672-9775

What licenses or endorsements are available?

Sheridan College offers training in preparation for CDL Class A / Class B / Passenger Bus / School Bus

What are the requirements for the CMV program?

The Sheridan College program is open admission, but there are requirements set by the Department of Motor Vehicles such as a physical, a drug test, and a Commercial Learners Permit. Full Wyoming requirements can be found here: Wyoming Driver’s License Manual for commercial vehicles.

Faculty

The faculty in the Sheridan College Commercial Motor Vehicle program are experienced who want to make a difference for students and the communities they serve.

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World-Class Facilities

As a Career & Technical Education student, you will learn in the leading facilities in the region, the Technical Center and the Innovation Center at Sheridan College.

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