Commercial Driving

CDL CLASS A

9 Week Program
30 Hours of Training Per Week

CDL CLASS B

2 1/2 Week Program
30 Hours of Training Per Week

Tractor-trailer driver training at James Rumsey Technical Institute is an intense 9-week training program. The major component of the class is hands-on learning. During the first 4 to 5 weeks, students gain experience on our unique driving range. Students then advance to road work for an additional 4 to 5 weeks of driving.

Class hours are 8:00 a.m. to 2:40 p.m. Monday through Friday. Students work in the classroom approximately four hours a week. During class time, the student is given lessons on Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, size and weight requirements, hours of service requirements, cargo securement, inspection procedures, trip planning, CSA 2010, and employer relations.

Because of state support for this program, the cost (approximately $3,500) to students is low compared to programs of this type and quality. In addition, students completing this program have an excellent success rate in passing the state CDL performance exam.

Interviews for potential students are conducted on Wednesdays at 2:00 p.m. at the Driving Range. No appointment is necessary. However, a certified copy of your driving record is required at the time of the interview. See website for more info.

If you are not within commuting distance, inexpensive lodging is available in our dorms.

Our program exceeds the minimum requirements for entry level drivers as set by the FMCSR. Students will get a minimum of 80 hrs behind the wheel.

Curriculum

Driving Range

Pre-trip CDL Inspection
Gear shifting—Double Clutch Method
Coupling Tractor to Trailer
Cargo Securement, van and flatbed
Straight Line Backing
Range Driving—with strategic maneuvers through various obstructions
Spotting (parking) Trailers
Right Turns & off-track training
45˚ Backing & parallel parking
Range Test

Classroom

Entry-Level Driver Training
Defensive Driving Skills and Techniques
Hours of Service Regulations
Weight Distribution and Scaling Procedures
FMCSA Compliance Training
CSA 2010 Regulations
Trip Planning and Navigational Skills
Visits by recruiters from our various trucking companies.

Road Driving

Interstate Driving Techniques
4-Lane Highway
2-Lane Secondary
City & Town Driving
Congested Traffic Driving Skills
CDL Preparation
- Inspection
- Skills
- Driving
CDL Test
Mountain Driving Procedures
Night Driving Procedures
Loaded Trailer
Warehouse
Docking (ship/receive)

Courses of Study

CDL Class A
9260A Truck Driver Training I
9283A Truck Driver Training II
9011A Work-Based Integration & Transition

CDL Class B
9316A CDL- Class B

Directions:
Take exit 16W (RT.9W) off I-81 towards Hedgesville. In about 3 miles, JRTI will be on your right. Just past the school, turn right onto Cumbo Road. In about 1/3 mile, at the bottom of the hill, turn right through yellow gate. Bear left and follow the road to the range office.

How much will this class cost?

JRTI is a public school. That means that our adult prep programs are very affordable.

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Commercial Driving CDL Class A Approximate Total
$4663
Commercial Driving CDL Class B Approximate Total	Explanation
$1500	$235 registration fee, $1265 tuition

The best tech school ever

Having Tim as my instructor for the CDL course at James Rumsey made the experience so much better! I was sad to be done but glad I was able to see myself and my peers pass the course. Definitely a great experience!!

Kia Johnson

Class of_2022

Set up for Success!!!

I recently graduated from James Rumsey Trucking school under the outstanding tutelage of the instructors there. I need to specifically mention Ken Dombrowski for his tireless, (sometimes relentless) attention to detail and especially for his patience. When I started at the school, I knew absolutely nothing about truck driving. By the time I graduated, I not only could pass the CDL test, but I had an understanding of the industry and the keys to make me a safe and efficient driver. I quickly have found a job with a very reputable trucking company, and even my trainers are very impressed with my backing skills, my overall knowledge of the truck and trailer and certainly with my overall driving ability.
I just wanted to send back a huge THANK YOU!! to all of you.

Arthur Hilton

Class of_ending June 30, 2022

For the first time, I can say I’m gonna miss coming to school.

Hi. I am Christopher Haynes, a student from the Truck Driving school and I just wanted to say Ken and Jim are the best guys I could have asked for as instructors. They helped me and my classmates above and beyond what they had to. If there is anything you can do for them they truly deserve it. Teacher of the month or year anything. They are some of the best guys. For the first time, I can say I’m gonna miss coming to school.

Christopher Shepherd Haynes

Opportunities in the Field

The commercial driving program boasts a 95% placement rate. The staff at James Rumsey’s Truck Driving Program works closely with several companies whose orientation and training programs enable employers to hire entry level drivers. Within two weeks to two months, many employers have students driving full-time as over-the-road tractor-trailer drivers.

Truck Driving Admission Procedure

Click here to download a PDF of Approximate Program Costs

Contact the Instructors

Ken Dombroski
kenneth.dombroski@k12.wv.us

Tim Marcum
tmarcum@jamesrumsey.net

Joe Hall
guyowen.hall@k12.wv.us

Commercial Driving

CDL CLASS A

9 Week Program 30 Hours of Training Per Week

CDL CLASS B

2 1/2 Week Program 30 Hours of Training Per Week