$1500.00 covers Online Theory and Behind The Wheel training courses. It also includes the fee for your CLP (CDL Learner’s Permit) and administrative fee.

You will be required to pay in full at the time of registration for each of the courses. If you are interested in financial assistance options, please click here.

Yes. You may qualify for financial assistance and not all funding is dependent on household income. If you would like to learn more about funding options, please review the information packet.
Information Packet

Yes, both courses are part of the CDL Program package. Before taking SMTCCA’s BTW course, a theory course is required to be completed first. Both courses must be completed before you are able to be issued a CDL.

On the https://mva.maryland.gov/drivers/Pages/cdl-commercial.aspx website, obtain an appointment to test for your permit at the MVA.

For Class B would take two tests (General Knowledge and Airbrakes). You will receive a paper copy. Keep this copy, never discard the paper CLP.

Note: Maryland CLPs (Commercial Learner s Permit) are valid for 6 months from date of issuance.

The DOT physical must be completed by a FMCSA certified physician. Please review the CDL Program Overview for a list of certified physicians.

   -  Certified MVA Driving Record - 3 points or less
   -  DOT Drug Screening (Required prior to Behind-The-Wheel Course)
   -  DOT Physical Card
   -  Driver's License Valid for 3 years
   -  Proof of Income (If applying for scholarship-Charles County Only)
   -  Proof of Residence (if applying for scholarship- Charles County Only)

No. A drug test is only required for the Behind the Wheel driving course, not the online theory course. SMTCCAC will contact you prior to your start date with additional information on completing your drug test. Only a SMTCCAC approved drug test will be accepted

SMTCCAC’s program trains students primarily on automatic school/passenger buses.