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Commercial Drivers License

Completed applications for our Class A CDL program are always being accepted, and names will be put on a waitlist when the current class is filled. Dates for the next class will be posted shortly before the start of the current class. Our next classes will begin in September and February.

CDL Class B UPGRADE
Fee: $1,795.00
Dates: next dates will be set soon, please let us know if you're interested!
Building: Airport Campus
Room: 204
Instructor: Mark Meyer

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Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Training
Fee: $5,300.00
Dates: 9/15/2025 - 10/30/2025
Times: 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Days: M Tu W Th
Sessions: 28
Building: Airport Campus
Instructor: Mark Meyer

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Students must complete application before registering for this class. Click on class title for full details.

Monday - Thursday evenings for classroom and lab sessions. Drive time will be scheduled according to instructor/student availability and WILL include mandatory weekend driving.
Permit tests will be scheduled on Friday during the first week of class.
Final driving exams tentatively scheduled for Oct 31 or Nov 7.
APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED ON A FIRST-COME BASIS.

Full CDL Driving Exam
Fee: $235.00
Dates: Testing available Mondays
Times: Choose morning or afternoon
Building: MDT Testing Location

Includes Pre-Trip, Skills and Drive Test in YOUR OWN VEHICLE. We can test you in any Class A vehicle, or a class B - with the EXCEPTION of a school bus or other passenger bus.

In order to test, you must hold a Montana Commercial Driver’s License Learner’s Permit for minimum 14 days.

Once your test is paid, we will reach out to you to schedule your exam. In general, testing is currently Mondays - morning and afternoon. Please have permit number and issue/expiration dates available when scheduling.

If you have questions, please give us a call at 406-447-6945 (M-F, 9-5)

Full CDL Driving Examination ADD Tractor/Trailer
Fee: $685.00
Dates: Testing available Mondays
Times: Choose morning or afternoon
Building: MDT Testing Location

Includes Pre-Trip, Skills, and Drive Test in a VEHICLE SUPPLIED BY Helena College.

In order to test, you must hold a Montana Commercial Driver's License Learner's Permit for minimum 14 days. In order to test using our vehicle, you must not have Class A or Airbrake Restrictions on your permit.

Our Rental Vehicle Specifications: We provide a 1997 Freightliner FL120 Conventional Tractor with a 2406E Caterpiller engine. No Jake Brake - air brakes. 10-speed manual transmission with a sleeper tractor. The attached trailer is a 28-foot dry van. Both are single axle.

This rental fee is not applicable if you are taking the full Class A or UPGRADE classes with us.

Once your test is paid, we will reach out to you to schedule your exam. In general, testing is currently available Mondays - morning and afternoon. Please have permit number and issue/expiration dates available when scheduling.

If you have questions, please give us a call at 406-447-6945 (M-F, 9-5)

RETAKE CDL Driving Exam
Fee: $45.00
Dates: Testing available Mondays
Times: Choose morning or afternoon
Building: MDT Testing Location

This fee is only assessed if you do not pass any portion of the exam and would like to reschedule. If you have already passed your Pre-Trip and Skills exam, but fail the driving portion, you will be required (by law) to wait a minimum of 7 days to re-take the driving portion. Your retake will be scheduled after payment has been received.
**This price only applies to examinees who took their first test with Helena College. Regular full price applies to all who are scheduling with us for the first time.

Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Training
Fee: $5,300.00
Dates: 7/7/2025 - 8/21/2025
Times: 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Days: M Tu W Th
Sessions: 28
Building: Airport Campus
Room: 204
Instructor: Mark Meyer

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