Coast Trucking School

We are dedicated to providing training and experience that prepares every CTS student with the knowledge, skills and abilities required to embark on a safe and successful career as a licensed top quality, safety-conscious and highly employable entry level commercial truck driver. We strive to produce drivers capable of earning family-sustaining wages in the transportation industry, and who enjoy well-deserved reputations for excellence in the field. Owners Mike and Jerri Statham were inspired to establish Coast Trucking School at the conclusion of their own very successful careers in the industry. Their goal is to equip aspiring new drivers with skills to similarly succeed.

FACILITIES & EQUIPMENT

Coast Trucking School is located immediately outside the city limits of Coos Bay, Oregon, the Oregon’s coast’s largest metropolitan area. Our facility includes a well-equipped classroom and a large graveled lot marked with high visibility traffic cones and painted lines for yard training.

Road training takes advantage of our direct access to a state highway and to logging roads adjacent to our facility, as well as to public roads of highly varied traffic density and terrain.

Equipment: Classroom training is supported with a large screen television and DVD player, electronic tablets, Qual Comm device and printed materials.

Yard training equipment includes a 2003 Peterbilt 3 axle tractor with 13-speed transmission, a 2009 International 3-axle tractor with 10-speed transmission, a 40-foot flatbed and a 48-foot dry van trailer. All equipment may be utilized during yard training to provide students with the broadest possible learning experience.

Road training equipment includes a 2003 Peterbilt 3 axle tractor with 13-speed transmission, and a 2009 International 3-axle tractor with 10-speed transmission.

All equipment is maintained in good mechanical condition, with interiors kept clean and free of clutter.

Training Program

PROGRAM OBJECTIVE

Our Class A Commercial Driving License Training Program prepares each student to succeed as a highly qualified entry-level commercial truck driver.

CDL TRAINING FOCUS

Coast Trucking School CDL training is designed to provide graduates with the knowledge and experience required to graduate with all CDL endorsements, and to pass the Oregon CDL skill and road test.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW:

Coast Trucking School’s Class A Commercial Driving License Training Program consists of 160 clock hours of instruction.

Training format: Day Classes: 4-week class, 40 hours over 5 days/week

The cumulative learning required by this program can be completed on the schedules specified above. However, if necessary, Coast Trucking School will provide a student with additional training at no cost during the week immediately completion of a class series.

Instructor-Student Ratios
All classes are capped at a maximum of 3 students.

Class A CDL Driver Training Program:

LEARNING PLAN

Class A CDL Driver Training requires possession of a CDL Learner’s Permit, and includes 40 hours of classroom instruction, 60 hours of yard training, and 60 hours of road training.

CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION (40 hours):

Classroom instruction includes a combination of video, lecture, and book-based instruction, with materials provided for students’ use at no charge. Assessment of performance in this segment includes grading of written quizzes.

YARD TRAINING (60 hours):

Each lesson in this training component begins with a 15-minute introduction to the day’s subject matter, followed by yard training. Yard training will include initial instruction and demonstrations followed by student direct, intensive and repeated experience working in pairs. Assessment will be based on students’ observed capacity to perform functions and maneuvers (listed on a standard checklist) from memory, except that a memory aid may be used to complete pre-trip inspection. Assessments will be recorded by instructor and. shared with each student.

ROAD TRAINING (60 hours):

Each lesson in this training component begins with a short vehicle-based introduction to the subject matter, followed by training and experience on various public roadways. Students will rotate turns driving and observing driving (by instructor and classmates). Daily student progress assessments will be provided to students, with final assessment based on student’s ability to safely and appropriately complete driving maneuvers as directed, with little or no assistance.

Instructor provides evaluation of student’s progress and preparedness for state CDL testing.

Coast Trucking School Fees

Application $50.00

Registration $100.00

Tuition $4,950.00

Total Coast Trucking School Fees - $5,100.00

Drug test $60.00

Total Other Anticipated Fees - $623.50

(DOT physical, and associated DMV testing fees)

Download the CTS Catalog to see a full breakdown of anticipated expenses.

How do I pay for training?

Tuition and Fees can be paid directly to Coast Trucking School via Cash or Check.

You may qualify for tuition assistance programs:

Prospective applicants are encouraged to consider contacting one or more of the following potential sources of tuition assistance as appropriate.

WIOA-NAFTA-TRA-TAA Benefits: If you are exploring job training assistance under these programs, please contact your regional WorkSource “One Stop” center or American Job Center. They can assist you in determining your eligibility for these benefits.
Veterans’ Training Benefits/Veterans’ Training Assistance Program: Our training school is currently not approved for these benefits. For more information or assistance, contact 1-888-442-4551.
Tuition loan reimbursement: A student who has financed CDL training with a personal loan may be able to secure employment with a trucking company that provides all remaining loan payments post-employment, in addition to wages.