Western Nevada College Approved for Third-Party CDL Testing
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The has paved the way for to provide official third-party testing for exams for commercial driver license students.
“We are excited that WNC’s CDL program can now provide students with a seamless path to obtaining their licenses by offering on-campus testing,” college President J. Kyle Dalpe said. “This approval strengthens our commitment to workforce training and makes it easier for students to transition into high-demand careers.”
Carson City-based Western Nevada College offers Class A CDL training courses five days per week. Students at the college’s Fallon and main Carson City campuses can take their take their CDL tests as part of their enrollment in the college’s truck driving program without having to go elsewhere.
The school also provides scholarships to students, many of whom have 75% of their costs paid for by scholarships.
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“Course tuition is $4,900. There are a number of financial assistance options available — we offer scholarships, grants, and have community workforce partners who cover the cost of tuition,” according to the college.
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Part of the program connects future drivers with employers “who are eager to hire our graduates, so you can walk straight out of class and into a job with a family-sustaining wage,” the college said.
The truck that students use during their training is provided by S.S. Hert Trucking Inc. of Lucerne Valley, Calif., which offers dry bulk pneumatic and liquid deliveries.
“We are thrilled to offer this added benefit to our CDL students,” said , the school’s continuing education coordinator. “By being able to test on campus, our students will have a smoother, more efficient path toward earning their CDLs, which will ultimately help them enter the workforce faster.”
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The college’s third-party exam program is led by Dawn Kerr, a 30-year professional truck driver.
“As a CDL driver myself, I’ve seen what can happen when a driver isn’t focused on safety. I’ve always wanted to play a role in creating safer drivers,” Kerr said. “So, when I was offered the opportunity by WNC to be a part of their mission to create safe drivers, I was excited to accept it. Providing students with a less stressful testing process is a bonus.”
Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in Nevada are paid an average of $57,990 yearly, according to the latest available figures from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Last year, Western Nevada College expanded its CDL training to five days per week from three days. It also partnered with a local health care laboratory to help put CDL students behind the wheel faster by providing pre-admission DOT physicals and drug screenings.
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