Class Descriptions

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GENERAL ENFORCEMENT  This class is designed to give students the ability to take effective enforcement action upon commercial vehicles and their drivers.  This course will cover license requirements (CDL/chauffer/operator), medical card and driver qualifications,  driving rules, registration, fuel tax, common violations, reasons for a stop, and commercial citation completion.  This is a 2-day course, 8am-1pm each day to allow for travel and lunch.    Cost is $495/student

SIZE & WEIGHT ENFORCEMENT This class is designed to give officers the ability to take enforcement action upon commercial vehicles in regards to their length, width, height, weight, and registration as it pertains to vehicle weight.  Included with this class is a practical exercise in weighing a vehicle with portable scales.  This is a 2-day course, 8am-1pm each day to allow for travel and lunch.  Cost is $495/student.

CMV INSPECTIONS This class is designed for officers who wish to conduct safety inspections upon commercial motor vehicles.  This class covers many of the items found in the General Enforcement Class (which is a prerequisite), plus an extensive coverage of equipment regulations.  Included with this class is a practical exercise inspecting an actual commercial motor vehicle and using the inspection procedures and criteria.  This is a 4-day course, 8am-1pm each day to allow for travel and lunch.  Cost is $895/student

OFFICER UPDATE & OUT OF SERVICE This class, given in the spring and fall, is a one day class to provide experienced officers with the changes in commercial vehicle regulations, as well as a comprehensive review and refresher.  Class is from 8am-1pm to allow for travel and lunch.  Cost is $395/student includes a new color copy of the CVSA Out of Service criteria.

POLICY:   Classes may be canceled by an agency at anytime without penalty or cost and any tuition will be refunded.  If a student does not show without notification, tuition will be credited to the agency's account to be used in the future by any student.   All students must be in an "On Duty" status with their department.