Upgrading to Class A from Class B Alabama

1. Drivers | FMCSA
   Feb 08, 2022 · Upgrade an existing Class B CDL to a Class A CDL; or Obtain a school bus (S), passenger (P), or hazardous materials (H) endorsement for the first time. The ELDT regulations establish a Federal standard for training CDL applicants.
   
   • Entry-Level Driver Training (Eldt) · Getting Started · Medical · Compliance · Motor Carriers

 

You should not be paying 3,000 to upgrade. Go to your local DMV ask you want to upgrade from CLASS B to CLASS A ,

They should give you a permit test , after this you should sign up for school for some training, and get road test schedule

 

With the new ELDT rules, I’d be surprised if you can find an upgrade class for less than $3k. The full class A course is easily double that at most schools.

 

Also check to see if there’s any grant money out there that you might be able to qualify for

 

Entry-Level Driver Training: What You Need to Know About ELDT | American Trucking Associations

 

3 grand.
That's 2 weeks pay for a class A driver.
Worth every penny.
Just pay it and get it done.

It's not a hundred grand in the hole for
Some type of degree.

 

He has a "O" restriction. That is commonly referred to as O NO. You have to do everything over using a semi with a fifth wheel if that is the restriction you want to remove.

You can get a Class A with a pickup and a gooseneck (hotshot) but you will still end up with the O restriction.

Just do the class. Call CASE CDL in Missouri and see what they are offering right now. Typically will cost around $1000.

http://casecdl.com/