When Should I Apply?  

You may apply to Coast Trucking School at any time.  Classes begin every 4 weeks - contact us for an updated schedule.

You will need your CDL learner’s permit from Oregon DMV to begin training. Apply for Your Oregon CDL Learner’s Permit.  This permit is issued by the Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles.  To apply for a learner’s permit, you will need to provide the personal documents listed on the DMV website, take drug and physical screening tests, and pay the required application and testing fees.  For the latest information, visit https://www.dmv.com/or/oregon/cdl-commercial-drivers-license-application. 

What Should I Do First?

Review the Oregon DMV requirements for issuance of a CDL learner’s permit, then

- If you expect no problems obtaining your learner’s permit, you may want to apply to Coast Trucking School right away.  The application allows you to tell us when you think you’ll be ready to start class.  Remember that it may take a little time to get your learner’s permit.  

- If, after looking at the DMV requirements, you are unsure if you’ll qualify for a learner’s permit, please contact us to discuss your individual situation.

Coast Trucking School looks forward to helping you acquire the training needed to secure your Oregon Commercial Driver’s License! Our program is designed to help you become a highly qualified and employable licensed commercial truck driver. 

Please note that your application packet must include the following: 

• A completed application.

• A $50 application fee. This fee is non-refundable. 

• A photocopy of your valid Oregon driver’s license. You must have had a valid Oregon license for at least one year, with no suspension or revocation. 

• A certified court print of your driving record for the past five years. If you have held a driving license in more than one state during that time, you must include a court-certified print of your driving record from each of those states. 

• A listing of your work history for the past ten years, or as many years as you have worked, if fewer than 10. 

• Disclosure of any criminal record. Having a criminal record does not mean you will not be admitted to the school, and many trucking companies do not consider a criminal record to be a barrier to employment. However, it is important that we be aware of any record so you are aware of any possible implications for employability before you enroll. (A student who has enrolled but failed to disclose a criminal record will be terminated, and the terms of our refund policy will apply.)