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Passenger Endorsement
Train in Albany, Oregon for a Class B or Class C CDL with a passenger endorsement, the license you need to drive buses, shuttles and other passenger vehicles. You'll learn from instructors who've spent their careers driving.
PASSENGER ENDORSEMENT
Drive Buses and Passenger Vehicles
A passenger (P) endorsement lets you drive vehicles designed to carry 16 or more people, including the driver. You'll need it for transit, shuttle and bus driving jobs with cities, counties and private companies.
CLASS B OR CLASS C
Which License Do You Need?
It depends on the size of the vehicle you'll drive. Not sure which one you need? Give us a call and we'll guide you to the right license.
Class B + Passenger
For full-size buses with a gross vehicle weight rating of 26,001 pounds or more, like city transit buses, coach buses and larger shuttles.
Class C + Passenger
For smaller vehicles under 26,001 pounds that are designed to carry 16 or more people, including the driver, like shuttles, small buses and large passenger vans.
HOW TRAINING WORKS
Classroom Plus Seat Time
With small classes and experienced instructors, you'll get plenty of time behind the wheel before test day.
Classroom Instruction
Prepare for the written tests, including general knowledge, passenger transport and air brakes.
Behind-the-Wheel Training
Build control and confidence on our property and on local roads and highways.
Skills Test Prep
Get ready for the pre-trip inspection, basic vehicle control and the road test.
TUITION & FEES
What Passenger Endorsement Training Costs
Here's the full cost of passenger endorsement training: tuition paid to NWTA, plus the DMV, testing and physical exam fees you'll pay along the way. Tuition and financing options are available for qualified applicants.
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Paid to NW Trucking Academy | |
| Total paid to NWTA | $4,000.00 |
| DMV, testing & physical fees | |
| Knowledge test | $10.00 |
| Air brake test | $10.00 |
| CDL driver permit | $40.00 |
| DMV third-party tester fee | $40.00 |
| Third-party tester | $300.00 |
| CDL issuance | $160.00 |
| DOT physical | $130.00 |
| Total DMV, testing & physical fees | $690.00 |
| Total tuition & fees | $4,690.00 |
DMV, testing and physical exam fees are paid directly to the DMV, the third-party tester and your medical provider, and may change. The tests you need depend on your license class and vehicle, and we'll confirm yours when you call.
