The Class B Refresher Program aims to provide the knowledge necessary to pass the Class B CDL exam. The program will be divided into classroom instruction and Behind The Wheel (BTW) training. After successful completion of the program, students receive a certificate of completion and may take the Class B CDL exam at the Bay County Tax Collector.

Completion Time: 5 days

RC(B) 101: Classroom Training - 20 Hours

Students will receive lessons on proper safety measures, maintaining electronic logs, and more. Subjects include but are not limited to: general knowledge, air brakes, and pre- and post-trip instructions. Students will take a written exam at the end of the classroom course.

RBTW(B) 101: Behind The Wheel Training - 20 Hours

This is the BTW portion of the program. Students will train in the yard and on the road for hands-on experience. Students will drive on highways and rural and city roads. Subjects include but are not limited to: pre- and post-trip inspection, engine components, coupling, backing skills, safe driving skills, turning, loading, and parking.

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The Entry Level Class B Program aims to teach students the skills and confidence of an entry-level Class B commercial vehicle driver and provide the knowledge necessary to pass the Class B CDL exam. The program is divided into classroom instruction and Behind The Wheel (BTW) training. After successful completion of the program, students will receive a school certificate of completion and may take the skills test for their Class B CDL at the Bay County Tax Collector. 

Completion Time: 10 days 

CT(B) 101: Classroom Training - 40 Hours 

Students will receive lessons on proper safety measures, maintaining electronic logs, and more. Subjects include but are not limited to: general knowledge, air brakes, and pre- and post-trip instructions. 

BTW(B) 101: Behind The Wheel Training - 40 Hours 

This is the BTW portion of the program. Students will cover the range and public road curricula. They will train in the yard and on the road for hands-on experience. Students will drive on highways, rural roads, and city roads. Subjects include but are not limited to: pre- and post-trip inspection, engine components, coupling, backing skills, safe driving skills, turning, loading, and parking. 

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Specific coverage of tested subjects on the Class B CDL permit test. 

Completion time: 5 days

PP(B) 101: Classroom Training - 40 Hours

Subjects of this class include but are not limited to: the general knowledge and air brakes sections of the State Manual. A practice exam will be administered to students to prepare them for their test.  

Recertification programs are suitable for those who have previously held a CDL that has expired or lapsed. The school will administer the state-approved and necessary tests for recertification.

To sign up for recertification, students must: 
1. Provide proof of suitability for recertification by meeting all general enrollment requirements. 
2. Provide proof of CDL license that has expired. 
3. Pass a two-hour skills test with pre-trip inspection administered at the school. 

Recertification must be scheduled by appointment through the Chief Education Officer.