Provides students basic instruction required to earn a either a Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) to become a professional commercial truck driver.
Students learn how to operate a tractor-trailer or Class B truck safely and efficiently through classroom, range, and over-the-road environments and through full-time and part-time course work. The Class A program is certified by the Professional Truck Driver Institute (PTDI). Students who successfully complete the Class A program will receive both a CNM Truck Driving certificate and a PTDI certificate. Class B students will receive a CNM Certificate of Achievement. This program meets federal regulation requirements for entry-level drivers.
Note: Lab Courses are held at off-campus locations. Please see the Schedule of Classes.
Special Requirements
Be at least 18 years old
Have a valid New Mexico driver’s license
Have maintained a valid driver’s license for the previous three (3) years (some exceptions allowed, contact department)
Provide original birth certificate (or proof of citizenship or Lawful Permanent Residency)
Provide original social security card
Provide a certified copy of driving record for the past three (3) years
Have a Department of Transportation physical at a qualified testing facility
Obtain pre-qualification testing for controlled substances use
Not have been convicted of or forfeited bond for more than four (4) moving violations in the past three years
Not have more than one at-fault, preventable accident in the past three (3) years
Not have been convicted of or forfeited bond for reckless driving
Not have any DWI/DUI convictions within the past five (5) years
Not have more than one (1) DWI/DUI conviction in the past ten (10) years
Not have more than two (2) DWI/DUI convictions within a lifetime
Must be a U.S. citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident of the United States of America
Students are subject to ALL Federal Motor Carriers Safety Regulations drug and alcohol testing rules
Jobs are available with various types of trucking companies, including local delivery, in-state routes and over-the road (regional and 48 states) opportunities.
Exit competencies (see Program Exit Competencies) for this program of study are available at cnm.edu/exitcomp.
For the graduation policy refer to the Graduating From CNMsection, cnm.edu or the Students tab in my CNM.
