Fuel Your Career Growth with a Class B CDL

Commercial truck driver training program

Ohio’s Class B CDL program is designed to equip drivers with the essential skills and knowledge needed to operate large commercial vehicles such as straight trucks, dump trucks, and delivery vehicles.

The program includes comprehensive training on traffic laws, vehicle inspection, and safe driving techniques tailored specifically for Class B vehicles. Students learn critical skills like maneuvering, backing, and parking large trucks, as well as load management and safety protocols. With both classroom instruction and practical, behind-the-wheel training, Ohio’s Class B CDL program prepares graduates to meet the state’s licensing requirements and to drive safely and responsibly in real-world conditions.

A concise breakdown of an Ohio Class B CDL curriculum:

• • Classroom Instruction: Ohio traffic laws, hours of service, safety protocols, and regulations
• • Vehicle Knowledge: Anatomy of Class B vehicles, pre-trip inspections, and air brake systems
• • Driving Skills: Maneuvering, backing, parking, shifting, and load management
• • Road Safety: Hazard perception, speed/space management, and handling emergencies
• • Behind-the-Wheel Training: Real-world practice in vehicle control, turns, lane changes, and parking