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Behind-the-wheel refresher training for Class A and Class B drivers in Albany, Oregon. Get back on the road after a lapsed CDL, prepare for your skills test, or sharpen rusty driving skills.

CLASS A OR CLASS B
ELDT refresher training is behind-the-wheel practice. It isn't the federal ELDT theory requirement for brand-new drivers. It's a good fit if you're:
REQUIREMENTS
Refresher training is for drivers who have held a CDL before. Here's what you'll need to get started.
A CDL you've held before, or a farm endorsement.
A current commercial learner's permit (CLP) for the class you'll test in.
HOW IT WORKS
With small classes and experienced instructors, you'll get plenty of time behind the wheel before test day.
Rebuild your confidence with backing and basic control maneuvers on our property.
Get comfortable again on local roads and highways with an experienced instructor.
Get ready for the pre-trip inspection, basic vehicle control and the road test.
TUITION & FEES
Here's the full cost of refresher training for Class A or Class B: what's 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 | |
| Registration fee | $125.00 |
| Tuition | $3,325.00 |
| Books & supplies | $50.00 |
| Total paid to NWTA | $3,500.00 |
| DMV, testing & physical fees | |
| Knowledge test (if needed) | $10.00 |
| Combination test (if needed) | $10.00 |
| Air brake test (if needed) | $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 (Samaritan Occupational, Albany) | $165.00 |
| Total DMV, testing & physical fees | $735.00 |
| Total tuition & fees | $4,235.00 |
Knowledge, combination and air brake tests are only needed if you don't already have them. DMV, testing and physical exam fees are paid directly to those providers and may change.