Commercial Driver's License Programs (CDL)

ALL CLASS A CDL STUDENTS MUST APPLY AT SCHOOL OF ENERGY-800 S. HUTTON AVE

Get the skills and training you need to pass the New Mexico CDL Exam and begin working!

San Juan College’s CDL programs provide students with classroom learning as well as hands-on driving practice on our training course (Kutz Training Facility) and on the highway. Topics include required CDL Manual subjects such as General Knowledge, Air Brakes, and Combination Vehicle, as well as Tanker, Doubles/Triples, and Hazmat endorsements. Also covered are hours of service, weight and balance, vehicle out-of-service regulations and National Safety Council professional truck driver DDC. In addition to practicing truck driving skills, students will learn to operate a forklift, install tire chains on a large truck, adjust air brakes and participate in live fire extinguisher training. Upon successful completion of the training, CDL program graduates receive a Certificate of Completion, a Forklift Training card, a National Safety Council DDC certificate and an Air Brake Training card.

Students who complete the program will be ready to take the New Mexico CDL Examination at the San Juan College CDL training facility. The CDL Examination is scheduled during the 8th week of each class. Students test in the same truck they were trained in.

Prerequisites

Note: The program is available to NM and CO Residents only. Before you begin, you must meet the following requirements:

• Have a valid Driver's License
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Be able to pass DOT Physical and DOT Drug Screen
• Authorize a two-year DOT drug test history check

View the CDL Orientation to become better acquainted with the program offerings.

Program Tracks and Tuition (NM Residents/Out-of-State Residents)

*Tuition covers CDL Exam

Downloads

• Catalog Course Descriptions

CDL Driving Simulator

We also have a high tech CDL Truck Driving simulator to help with student training. It uses state of the art plasma screen displays and can be programmed to simulate a wide variety of vehicle types and training scenarios. It is used to learn basic truck driving skills like shifting, backing and cornering. It is also used for more advanced driver training such as adverse weather conditions, hazard avoidance and defensive driving. In addition, the simulator can be utilized by local companies for refresher training as part of their ongoing safety programs.

State of New Mexico CDL Examinations

San Juan College is under contract with the state as a third-party tester for New Mexico CDL Exams. San Juan College has nine state certified CDL Examiners. CDL exams are conducted according to standards described in the New Mexico CDL Manual (available online at the New Mexico Taxation & Revenue website - Motor Vehicle Division). NOTE: A printed copy of the NM CDL Manual is also available at the San Juan College Bookstore. The cost is $12.00. Call (505) 566-3596 for mail orders.

To schedule an exam, call the CDL Exam Scheduler at the Kutz Training Facility: (505) 632-0619.

When: Exams must be scheduled at least 7 days in advance. Testing is normally conducted during daylight hours on weekdays, but Saturday testing is done on a limited basis subject to examiner availability.

Where: The exams are conducted at the SJC Kutz Training Facility (map).

Cost: $150.00 for the full three-part examination (vehicles are available for use at an additional cost). Payment must be made by money order prior to taking the exam. Please make the money order out to San Juan College.

For more information, please call School of Energy at (505) 327-5705, or toll free, (866) 426-1233.