Patten’s Commercial Driver Training is both an approved entry level driver training provider and a registered training facility with the FMCSA.  We provide the highest quality Theory Instruction, Behind-the-Wheel Range and Behind-the-Wheel-Public Road in accordance with 49 CFR Part 380.609 for those individuals applying for a Class-A, Class-B or a Class-C CDL for the first time or upgrading a Class-B to a Class-A CDL. General entry-level driver training requirements include:

 

(a) An individual who applies, for the first time, for a Class-A or Class-B CDL, or who upgrades to a Class-A or Class-B CDL, must complete driver training from a provider listed on the Training Provider Registry (TPR), as set forth in subpart G. 

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(b) An individual seeking to obtain a passenger (P), school bus (S), or
hazardous materials (H) endorsement for the first time, must complete the training related to that endorsement from a training provider listed on the TPR, as set forth in subpart G.

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*Commercial motor vehicles have a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) or gross combination weight rating (GCWR), or gross vehicle weight (GVW) or gross combination weight (GCW), of 4,536kg (10,001 pounds) or more, whichever is greater.

 

Please note: This course is offered by Patten’s Commercial Driver Training in its entirety (Theory Instruction, Behind-the-Wheel Range and Behind-the-Wheel-Public Road) in accordance with 49 CFR Part 380.609 or by an individual’s specific instructional need.

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Entry Level Driver Training expenses are all inclusive, except for those paid to the New Hampshire Department of Motor Vehicles and the NH Department of Safety for your enrollment records, permit(s) and all necessary test(s) to achieve your desired license.