CDL Class A
Workforce Development | Truck Driving
Program Description
How to Get a CDL in PA.
Northern Pennsylvania Regional College partners with local training providers to offer commercial truck driving training in Elk, Forest and Tioga Counties.
Elk and Tioga Counties - NPRC partners with PA Pride, LLC to offer CDL training at range locations in Mansfield and St. Marys. This partnership provides a traditional four-week training program designed to equip students with the skills needed for the safe operation of a commercial vehicle. Available courses include CDL Class A and CDL Class A with Tanker and Hazmat endorsements.
Forest County - The Tionesta range is used in partnership with CNB Wagner and offers an accelerated approach to CDL training. This CDL pathway offers opportunities for CDL Class A, CDL Class B, and CDL Class C licensing all at the same cost. Payment plans are available to help students finance their CDL training.
- Training with either provider for CDL Class A is eligible for CareerLink® funding through Pennsylvania’s Commonwealth Workforce Development System. Self-pay is an acceptable form of payment, with payment plans available for each CDL pathway. students.
- All training courses meet the requirements set forth by the new federal Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) regulations. Department of Transportation (DOT) physicals are also required.
- Learn more about each of our CDL opportunities and which pathway is best for you by viewing the CDL Course Comparisons.
Bringing Affordable Education to You
Mansfield Start Date
10/13/2025
St. Marys Start Date
09/29/2025
Tionesta Start Date
Mondays
Program Completion Date
11/07/2025
Program Completion Date
10/24/2025
Program Completion Date
Fridays
Truck Driving Program Cost
$5,500.00
Truck Driving Program Cost
$5,500.00
Truck Driving Program Cost
$4,625.00
CDL Class A Training
What You'll Learn
The theory behind basic operation, safe operating procedures, advanced operating practices, vehicle systems and reporting malfunctions, and non-driving activities
The behind-the-wheel training skills include identification of vehicle controls, shifting/transmission, communications/signaling, visual search, speed and space management, safe driver behavior, hours of service requirements, hazard perception, railroad-highway grade crossing, night operation, extreme driving conditions, and skid control/recover, jackknifing, and other emergencies
Loading, unloading, driving/parking rules, and hazardous materials regulation*
Safe loading, handling, and unloading of materials using tankers, pumps, connectors, hoses, blowers, gauges, and valves*
* Based on a student’s selected Class A endorsement
CDL Class A Career Outlook
The demand for CDL drivers is growing with a projected growth of 11 percent.
The median pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers is $23.33/hour or $48,310.00.
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“It was a wonderful experience here at NPRC. I learned so much and my instructor was amazing. He was knowledgeable and made sure that everything we need is uploaded online and communicates well with us. He also held us accountable to make sure we were learning and ready. I enjoyed working alongside my amazing classmates and all the different experiences they brought to the course. Everyone in our class was eager to learn and was proactive about staying up to date on what is being asked of us.”
- Marie, NPRC EMT Graduate
“Attending NPRC was truly life-changing for me and provided a foundation to pursue my passion for early childhood education. I gained the knowledge and skills needed to excel in this field. But it was bigger than just academics; my professors taught me valuable life lessons and instilled important values that have shaped who I am today. Overall, my college journey has not only prepared me for a successful career but has also equipped me with the mindset and tools to make a positive impact on the lives of young children.”
- Brittany, Early Childhood Education Graduate
“I had a fear that this degree would be unobtainable due to being a full-time employee and mother. With the support of family, friends, coworkers, and NPRC, I’ve gained confidence and support to continue my education.”
- Brittney, NPRC Student
“From the first time I found out about NPRC, I knew attending college was something I wanted to pursue because of how genuine the first interaction was. I’m proof that finding the right path can be done. It’s worth it to find ways out of situations you do not want to be in for better ones. I can’t say enough about how NPRC’s employees have empowered and advocated for me.”
- Amanda, NPRC Student
"NPRC’s faculty, staff, and professors do everything they can to see the students succeed and provide us with exactly what we need to do our best both inside the classroom and out. The early childhood education program is phenomenal. It was a school that aided me in balancing class, schoolwork, and my career. From the start and throughout my time, NPRC made me feel like I was at the right place.”
- Savannah, Early Childhood Education Graduate
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