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Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Program

Commercial Drivers License Training

Class A Truck
Class B Passenger

If you are looking to change, expand and/or increase your career and earning options, then join Luna’s CDL Class A Truck Driving or Passenger Bus Training program today.


Classes are offered year round beginning every Monday. You can choose half day or all day classes to suit your schedule.

Theory class is estimated to take you 32 hours to complete.

This includes:

  • On-site theory class, (covers information to assist in passing the MVD tests),
  • Simulator practice utilized to familiarize students with safe and proper use of the clutch, manual transmissions, air brakes and other practice scenarios such as mountain driving, city driving and inclement weather driving,
  • Online ELDT training module (as mandated by the FMCSA regulations), and
  • Pre-trip vehicle inspection exercises

Fieldwork Class is estimated to take 20 to 80 hours to complete (hours depend on student participation and class size) This includes:

  • Vehicle Pre-trip inspection
  • Upshifting/downshifting techniques
  • Defensive driving techniques, lane/speed control
  • Various driving environments (additional scenarios can be covered on the driving simulator)
  • Backing skills

How do I pay?

There are several financial assistance programs available that you can apply for that are not based on income/employment status so most students can attend for free.
Email cdl@luna.edu for more information.

Enrollment / Application

Click on the link below for more information and to enroll in class.
Online Application


Contact Information

Advisor

Karen Wezwick
Gen Ed Building Offices (Adjacent to Warehouse)
Phone 505-454-5308 or
1-888-379-2258 (Ext. 1207)

Administrator

Tracy Morales
Gen Ed Building Offices (Adjacent to Warehouse)
505-454-2533 (Ext. 1205)

Manager/Instructor

Johnny Martinez
Heavy Equipment & Driving Simulators Classes
Gen Ed Building Offices (Adjacent to Warehouse)
505-454-2533 (Ext. 1205)