Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Instruction in Alaska
Commercial ELDT Courses begin weekly! Call for our current availability.
All courses include one Alaska road skills exam
We are a licensed third party tester!
Classes of Commercial Licenses
Class A
Tractor & Trailer Combination
Class A (Auto or Manual)
Class B
Straight Truck
Class B (Auto or Manual)
Class B Passenger
Passenger vehicle
Class B
+ P Endorsement
+ E Restriction
Class A Auto
Class A
+ E, L, O Restrictions
(Online + 10 days + Exam + Licensing)
- 40 Hours Theory/Classroom Instruction
- 68 hours of lab and one-to-one behind the wheel instruction
- Road Skills Exam Included
- ELDT Materials included for Class A
- Permit Requirement:
- Alaska Class A CDL Permit
- Meets or Exceeds all State of Alaska and ELDT standards for Entry Level Driver Training
- Next Available Dates:
- April 7-18, 2025
(Online + 5 days + Exam + Licensing)
- 40 Hours Theory/Classroom Instruction
- 38 hours of lab and one-to-one behind the wheel instruction
- Road Skills Exam Included
- ELDT Materials included for Class A
- Permit Requirement:
- Alaska Class A CDL Permit
- Meets or Exceeds all State of Alaska and ELDT standards for Entry Level Driver Training
- Next Available Dates:
- December 16-20, 2024 (1 space)
- December 30-31, 2024 & Jan 2-4, 2025 (1 space)
- March 3-7, 2025 (1 space)
- March 10-14, 2025 (1 spaces)
- March 17-21, 2025 (1 spaces)
- March 24-28, 2025 (3 spaces)
- March 31-April 4 (4 spaces)
- 2025 80 Hour Schedule Download
(Online – 3 Day + Exam + Licensing)
- 40 Hours Theory/Classroom Instruction
- 22 hours of behind the wheel one-to-one training per day + including the skills exam in an Automatic Tractor.
- ELDT Materials included for Class A
- Permit Requirement:
- Alaska Class A CDL Permit
- Proof of ELDT theory & BTW training course completion required. Or exception from ELDT.
- Anyone who has held a CDL previously is exempt from ELDT requirements for their previous class of license if they are working to get their CDL reissued.
- Next Available Dates:
- Contact for Availability
(Online + 3 days + Exam + Licensing)
- 32 Hours Theory/Classroom Instruction if not already completed
- 22 hours of lab and one-to-one behind the wheel instruction Class B
- Road Skills Exam Included
- Class B ELDT Materials Included
- Permit Requirement:
- Alaska Class B CDL Permit
- Meets or Exceeds all State of Alaska and ELDT standards for Entry Level Driver Training for Class B & Passenger Endorsement
- Call for availability
(Online + 3 days + Exam + Licensing)
- 32 Hours Theory/Classroom Instruction if not already completed
- 22 hours of lab and one-to-one behind the wheel instruction Class B
- Road Skills Exam Included
- Class B + Passenger ELDT Materials Included
- Permit Requirements:
- Class A or B Commercial Permit with Passenger Endorsement
- Drivers must be over age 21 to obtain a passenger endorsement.
- Meets or Exceeds all State of Alaska and ELDT standards for Entry Level Driver Training for Class B Passenger Endorsement
Call for availability
(Online + 1 days + Exam + Licensing)
- Online Theory Instruction
- 4 Hours one-to-one behind the wheel instruction
- Road Skills Exam Included
- Passenger ELDT Materials Included
- Requirements:
- Class A or B Commercial License
- And Class B Permit with Passenger Endorsement
- Meets or Exceeds all State of Alaska and ELDT standards for Entry Level Driver Training for Class B Passenger Endorsement
- Drivers must be over age 21 to obtain a passenger endorsement.
- Call for Availability
- ELDT Class A Online Training Course
- Complete at your own pace, no completion deadline!
- Enroll by calling 907-335-3333
- OPEN ENROLLMENT Year-round
ELDT Class B Online Training Course
Complete at your own pace, no completion deadline!
Enroll by calling 907-335-3333
OPEN ENROLLMENT
Year-round
- ELDT Class B Passenger Online Training Course
- Complete at your own pace, no completion deadline!
- Enroll by calling 907-335-3333
- OPEN ENROLLMENT Year-round
Training and testing includes ELDT Online Training Course and HazMat Endorsement Exam. Endorsement Also Requires Valid TWIC Card or HazMat Background check. (Not included – Make Background Check Appointment here) Complete at your own pace, no completion deadline!
OPEN ENROLLMENT
Year-round
CDL Road Skills Examinations
- Valid Drivers License, CLP and Medical Certificate Required. Professional road exam using our vehicle. Cost is per exam.
- State testing format with licensed third party examiners.
- Proof of ELDT training course completion required.
- Valid Drivers License, CLP, Medical Certificate, Proof of vehicle registration & insurance required. Professional road exam using your vehicle. Cost is per exam.
- State testing format with licensed third party examiners.
- Proof of ELDT training course completion required.
- Valid Drivers License, CLP and Medical Certificate Required. Professional road exam using our vehicle. Cost is per exam.
- State testing format with licensed third party examiners.
- Proof of ELDT training course completion required if applicable.
- Valid Drivers License, CLP, Medical Certificate, Proof of vehicle registration & insurance required. Professional road exam using your vehicle. Cost is per exam.
- State testing format with licensed third party examiners.
- Proof of ELDT training course completion required if applicable.
Additional Course Requirements:
All training programs require Alaska CLP (Commercial Learner’s Permit), DOT Medical Card, DOT FMCSA Drug Screening (required on 30th day prior to training) and Full Driver History (within 30 days of training). See our enrollment contract for more information.
“I highly recommend KPDI I had a great experience with them, they made the training fun and easy to learn. Great people there! Thanks so much Alex and Mike for the training!”
Reid Flynn
Commercial Defensive Driving
We create custom programs for companies to support the safety of their drivers. These courses include commentary drives, evaluations, and personalized behind the wheel instruction courses as needed.
Call us at (907) 335-3333 to receive a proposal.
Funding:
50% Deposit at the time of scheduling or proof of funding.
Remaining balance due by 14 days prior to course start date.
Full refund will be given for withdrawal in writing prior to 30 days less $100 administration fee. Withdrawal less than 30 days will be refunded less 50% of fees paid and $100 administration fee. Withdrawal less than 14 days non-refundable.
Class A & B Commercial Road Exams
Full fee due at time of scheduling. Full fee non-refundable at appointment cancellation of less than 48 hours.
Course Scheduling & Cancellation
Scheduled courses may be cancelled due to nonparticipation, weather, conditions or at the discretion of Kenai Peninsula Driving Instruction.
Commercial Learners Permit (CLP) and Commercial Driver License (CDL) requirements and DMV Fees are the responsibility of the applicant and/or student.
“I just aced my Class A CDL road test today. Huge thanks to the team at KPDI!! I’m glad I heard your ad on the radio. Thanks for the great instruction Alex, I passed with confidence. Mike had a lot of meaningful words of wisdom that will stick with me. I’m off to bigger and better things, and I know you will be too. I’m 100% satisfied!”
Dave Ashcraft, CDL Student
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