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Pre-CDL Training
Badges: 4 | Estimated time to complete: [X weeks] | Delivery: [Hybrid / In-person at CTE center]
Overview
Alaska moves on its roads, and the people who keep freight, equipment, and crews moving start with a Class A Commercial Driver's License.
The Pre-CDL certificate prepares you for that application from the ground up. Through this four-badge series you will assemble the identity and residency documentation the Alaska DMV requires, complete a Department of Transportation physical exam and earn your Medical Examiner's Certificate, pass the DMV knowledge test and hold your Commercial Learner's Permit through the mandatory waiting period, and finish federally required Entry-Level Driver Training.
You will close the series behind the wheel of a driving simulator at a Career and Technical Education center, and by mapping the funding, housing, and hiring pathways that turn a license into a career. Each badge stands on its own as evidence of a completed milestone; together they signify that you have satisfied every administrative, medical, and training prerequisite standing between you and a CDL Class A application.
This certificate is intended for Alaskans entering the transportation and heavy equipment trades, career changers, and current operators seeking to formalize their credentials.
Stackable Credential
Badges earned in the completion of this certificate can be applied toward related certificate, apprenticeship, or degree programs in transportation and heavy equipment operation. It is a building block that gives you a jump start to education and career success.
Badge Descriptions
T3 CDL 01 — Documentation
The Documentation badge signifies the completion of the administrative paperwork required when applying for a Commercial Driver's License in Alaska. You will register for a T3 Alaska student account, establish proof of your residential address, verify your lawful status as a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, confirm a valid Social Security number, and complete Form D1. You will also review your driving record against the eligibility standards that govern enrollment in any Alaska driving program.
T3 CDL 02 — Medical
The Medical badge signifies the completion of the medical documentation required when applying for a Commercial Driver's License in Alaska. You will complete a Department of Transportation physical exam with a certified medical examiner, who will document your results on the MCSA-5875 form, and you will receive your CDL Medical Examiner's Certificate (MCSA-5876). Maintaining the ability to pass regular drug testing is a continuing condition of this badge.
T3 CDL 03 — Training
The Training badge signifies the completion of the instruction required when applying for a Commercial Driver's License in Alaska. You will pass the Alaska DMV knowledge test, hold your Commercial Learner's Permit for the required minimum of 14 days, and complete Entry-Level Driver Training through a provider listed on the federal National Registry. The badge concludes with a CDL driving simulation at a Career and Technical Education center.
T3 CDL 04 — Career Awareness
The Career Awareness badge signifies that you have connected your training to the opportunities waiting for it. You will explore financial aid through T3 Alaska Equipment Operators funding, review temporary housing scholarships and the Alaska Performance Scholarship, connect with the Department of Transportation & Public Facilities, and work through the Maintenance & Operations Career Pathways Guidebook to identify the roles and employers that match your goals.