Trucking School

We are now taking 9 students for CDL Class A and 4 students for CDL Class B and C...act fast!

About our School

Welcome to Biddix Trucking School, a professional Class A, B and C CDL Truck Driver Training Program. You can be assured you have made the right choice by attending Biddix Trucking School. We pride ourselves in the quality of our training program and the professionalism of our staff.

By attending our school you will learn from instructors who have been involved in the trucking industry as drivers, owner operators, safety directors, terminal managers and contractors. Our school staff consists of experienced, seasoned personnel who are currently involved in the trucking industry.

Not only are we a trucking school, but we have been involved in the trucking industry for the last 16 years as Biddix Company Inc, a northwest transport contractor and trucking company. Biddix Company Inc. is proud of an excellent safety record due to our professional drivers who participate in our company's safety culture. At Biddix Trucking School you can "Relax" and know we have what it takes to get you started in a successful career in the trucking and transportation industry.

Biddix Trucking School is a state licensed vocational school governed by the Workforce Training Education Coordinating Board(WTECB).  We are also affiliated with: Northwest Development Council(Worksource), Dept. of Labor and Industries(L&I), Dept. of Veterans Administration(VA), Dept. of Social and Health Services(DSHS), Dept. of Vocational Rehabilitation(DVR), Opportunities Industrialization Center(OIC) - farm workers, and Fedex.

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Driver Shortage

Currently in the U.S. there are 3.4 million truck drivers employed in the industry. A large percentage of these drivers are expected to retire. An aging workforce, has many trucking companies unable to use trucks or add capacity at a time when freight volumes are steadily growing. According to the Department of Labor, currently the long-haul, heavy-duty truck transportation industry in the United States is experiencing a national shortage of 20,000 truck drivers. If the current trend continues, the shortage of long-haul truck drivers will increase to 111,000 by 2014.

219,000 new truck drivers must be found over the next ten years to replace drivers who are currently 55 years and older.  Companies are looking for qualified drivers to fill these positions.

Specfic Program Objective

By providing thorough awareness of the knowledge and skills required for the safe operation of a commercial motor vehicle, students will become professional truck drivers.

Primary Occupation for Students Completing Program

This program will prepare successful graduates for a primary occupation as an entry level truck driver for local or over the road driving positions. However, the occupation of the student may vary depending on experience, education, and career advancement within the company.

Student Admissions Requirements

Applicant must be 18 years old.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Course will consist of 160 hours of instruction required by the Washington State Department of Licensing. Each training course hour will be no less than 60 minutes. There will be 9600 minutes of required training for course completion. Students will be required to attend training for 20 days, eight hours a day from 8:00am to 4:30pm allowing half an hour for a lunch break. The Class A training program will be framed under the Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administrations Entry Level Training Requirements in accordance with CFR 380.503 and the Curriculum Standard Guidelines for Tractor-Trailer Drivers set by the Washington State Department of Licensing.

COURSE OBJECTIVE

This program will prepare successful graduates for a primary occupation as an entry level truck driver for local or over the road driving positions. However, the final occupation of the student may vary depending on experience, education, and career advancement. Many graduates may obtain positions as dispatchers and safety directors. Some are required to obtain a CDL for their current positions as city utilities workers, mechanics, heavy equipment operators, independent contractors and driver managers.

Course Training will cost:

Registration fee..........$100.00

Tuition cost................. $3400.00

Books...........................$200.00

Supplies.......................$50.00

Materials.......................$150.00

TOTAL COST FOR THE COURSE TUITON $3900.00

Down payment $450.00

Payments due by the end of the Course...........$3450.00

All payments must be received to obtain your "Certificate of Completion."

Cost of Course does not include:

Driving Abstract..............................$10.00

Class A Learners Permit..............$10.00

DOL Written Exams........................$10.00

DOL Skill Test Results Form.......$100.00

CDL Drivers License.....................$86.00

The total cost for all fees outside the course is approximately $216.00

Biddix Trucking School also requires a Drug Test and a DOT Physical.  That cost is to be paid to Biddix Trucking School.  Total of $135.00

DOT Physical.................................$85.00

Drug Test........................................$50.00

Weekly Payment Schedule

We understand that not all students may be able to pay all upfront cost at once. So we have provided a payment schedule to ensure that payment is received for the training you receive during the continuation of the course. However, course costs must be paid in full before the student will be scheduled to test with the Department of Licensing.

Course Down Payment...............................................................................................$450.00

Due Friday of the First week of training at 25% completion of course...............$525.00

Due Friday of the Second week of training at *50% completion of course.......$975.00

Due Friday of the Third week of training at 75% completion of course.............$1950.00

*If student withdraws from course after completing 50% of course, student is responsible for the total cost of tuition fee, plus any assessed processing fee.

Skills Testing

After completing your training, we will schedule you to be tested on site with the Department of Licensing, or certified 3rd party tester. After passing you will be given a Certificate of Completion, this certifies that you have completed 160 hours of training required by the Washington DOL and the DOL will issue you your CDL. You will also receive a certificate of completion from the school and transcript.

 COURSE DESCRIPTION

Course will consist of 48 hours of instruction recommended by the Washington State Department of Licensing. Each training course hour will be no less than 60 minutes. There will be 2880 minutes of required training for course completion. Students will be required to attend training for 6 days, eight hours a day from 8:00am to 4:30pm allowing half an hour for a lunch break.

COURSE OBJECTIVE

This program will prepare successful graduates for a primary occupation as an entry level truck driver for local or over the road driving positions. However, the final occupation of the student may vary depending on experience, education, and career advancement. Many graduates may obtain positions as dispatchers and safety directors. Some are required to obtain a CDL for their current positions as city utilities workers, mechanics, heavy equipment operators, independent contractors and driver managers.

Course Training will cost:

Registration fee.......................................$100.00

Tuition costs.............................................$1,400.00

Books........................................................$200.00

Supplies...................................................$50.00

Materials...................................................$150.00

TOTAL COST FOR THE COURSE $ 1,900.00

Down payment.........................................................................................$ 250.00

Payments due by the end of the Course.............................................$ 1,650.00

Weekly Payment Schedule:

Course Down Payment..........................................................................$250.00

Due the third day of training at 25% completion of course..............$550.00

Due the fifth day of training at *50% completion of course..............$1,150.00

*If student withdraws from course after completing 50% of course, student is responsible for the total cost of tuition fee, plus any assessed processing fee.

All payments must be received to obtain your "Certificate of Completion."  (Exception: When monies are "State" assisted.  i.e. - DSHS, Worksource, L&I, etc.)

Cost of Course does not include:

Driving Abstract.......................... .....$10.00

Class B  Learners Permit............. $10.00

DOL Written Exams.........................$10.00

DOL Skill Test Results Form.........$100.00

CDL Drivers License.......................$86.00

The total cost for all fees outside the course is approximately $216.00

**School Bus Endorsement requires an additional $100.00

Biddix Trucking School also requires a Drug Test and a DOT Physical.  This cost is to be paid to Biddix Trucking School.  Total of $135.00

DOT Physical.................................$85.00

Drug Test........................................$50.00

$1900 is for the Class B and C License

Skills Testing

After completing your training, we will schedule you to be tested on site with the Department of Licensing, or certified 3rd party tester. After passing you will be given a Certificate of Completion, this certifies that you have completed 48 hours of training required by the Washington DOL and the DOL will issue you your CDL. You will also receive a certificate of completion from the school and transcript.

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Course Dates for 2012  

Contact

Jim Biddix
Director
(360) 982-2891
Email jim@biddixco.com

Joe Hardy
General Manager
(360) 982-2891
Email joe@biddixco.com

Katie Nasin
Administrative Coordinator
(360) 982-2891
Email katie@biddixco.com

Adam Gover
CDL "B" Program Instructor
(360) 982-2891
Email adam@biddixco.com

Offices
Fax: (360) 982-2895
Summer Office Hours:  8:00 - 4:30

What People Are Saying About Us

I was taught the basics to be a safe driver and had a lot of fun doing it.  It was a very good learning experience.

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