BASIC INFORMATION

  • All curriculum meets the Entry Level Driver Training requirements of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
  • Tuition:
    • Class A: $7,000
    • Class B Straight Truck: $5,000
    • Class B Passenger: $3,300
  • Classes start monthly!
  • Funding Available! You can review the list here: Funding Resources
  • Must be 18 years or older to obtain Commercial Driver’s License
  • Must have a valid Driver’s License
  • Must be able to pass a DOT drug test (cost of drug test included in tuition)
  • Your DOT Medical Card and Commercial Learner’s Permit are required to register for a class

FEES (not included in tuition)

The following fees are not included in tuition and are the responsibility of the student (estimated costs)

  • DOT Medical Card: ~$90-$150 (pending on clinic)
  • Commercial Learners Permit: ~$10
  • Commercial Drivers License: ~$20
  • FMCSA Clearinghouse Query: $1.25
  • CDL Skills Exam Retest Fee (if needed)

BASIC CLASS SCHEDULES

Theory/Prework Class: 2 Weeks (Online/In Person)

Theory: Self paced, online modules that you can complete at your convenience. Typically takes around 20 – 30 hours to complete.

Prework: In Person sessions to prepare you for the Behind the Wheel Class. We will work with you on scheduling your Prework class dates. 

Behind-the-Wheel Training: 4 Weeks (In Person)

Behind-the-Wheel  trainings are 4-5 weeks plus CDL Skills Exam (scheduled upon completion of class hours)

Flexible Schedules Available! We will work with you!

Select from:

  • Weekday Morning:
    • Monday through Friday, 7:00am – 11:00am
  • Weekday Afternoon:
    • Monday through Friday, 11:30am – 3:30pm
  • Weekday – 2 days a week
    • Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 7:00am – 3:30pm
  • Weekend Schedule 
    • Saturday and Sunday, 7:00am – 3:30pm
    • This schedule will require 2 Friday class sessions.

CDL Skills Exam: 2-3 Hours (In Person)

CNM Ingenuity is a certified testing provider for New Mexico MVD

  • Licensing Exam for CDL
  • Three Part Test: Vehicle Inspection, Basic Control Skills, Over the Road Driving
    • Must pass all 3 tests on same attempt
  • Scheduled week following end of class
  • One exam fee included in tuition

UPCOMING CLASSES

We run classes once per month. All schedules are available for 2025.

Registration Deadline: December 9, 2024

Orientation: December 11, 2024; 2:00pm – 5:00pm

Log Books and Hours of Service: December 14, 2024; 7:00am – 11:00am

Theory: Online and Self paced (no in person classes)

Prework: January 2 – 5, 2025

  • Includes Vehicle Inspection, Simulator Lab (2-3 shifts). We will send you schedule options.

Behind the Wheel: 

Click here to view the Behind the Wheel Schedules for Session 1: January 2025

Registration Due Date: January 17, 2025

Orientation: January 23, 2025; 2:00pm – 5:00pm

Log Books and Hours of Service: February 1, 2025; 7:00am – 11:00am

Theory: Online and Self paced (no in person classes)

Prework: January 24 – February 2, 2025

  • Includes Vehicle Inspection, Simulator Lab (2-3 shifts). We will send you schedule options.

Behind the Wheel: 

Click here to view the Behind the Wheel Schedules for Session 2: February 2025

Registration Due Date: February 24, 2025

Orientation: February 27, 2025 ; 2:00pm – 5:00pm

Log Books and Hours of Service: March 8, 2025; 7:00am – 11:00am

Theory: Online and Self paced (no in person classes)

Prework: February 28 – March 9, 2025

  • Includes Vehicle Inspection, Simulator Lab (2-3 shifts). We will send you schedule options.

Behind the Wheel: 

Click here to view the Behind the Wheel Schedules for Session 3: March 2025

Registration Due Date: March 24, 2025

Orientation: March 27, 2025 ; 2:00pm – 5:00pm

Log Books and Hours of Service: April 5, 2025; 7:00am – 11:00am

Theory: Online and Self paced (no in person classes)

Prework: March 28 – April 6, 2025

  • Includes Vehicle Inspection, Simulator Lab (2-3 shifts). We will send you schedule options.

Behind the Wheel: 

Click here to view the Behind the Wheel Schedules for Session: 4 April 2025

Registration Due Date: April 28, 2025

Orientation: May 1, 2025 ; 2:00pm – 5:00pm

Log Books and Hours of Service: May 3, 2025; 7:00am – 11:00am

Theory: Online and Self paced (no in person classes)

Prework: May 2 – 11, 2025

  • Includes Vehicle Inspection, Simulator Lab (2-3 shifts). We will send you schedule options.

Behind the Wheel: 

Click here to view the Behind the Wheel Schedules for Session 5: May 2025

Registration Due Date: May 23, 2025

Orientation: May 29, 2025 ; 2:00pm – 5:00pm

Log Books and Hours of Service: June 7, 2025; 7:00am – 11:00am

Theory: Online and Self paced (no in person classes)

Prework: May 30 – June 8, 2025

  • Includes Vehicle Inspection, Simulator Lab (2-3 shifts). We will send you schedule options.

Behind the Wheel: 

Click here to view the Behind the Wheel Schedules for Session 6: June 2025

Registration Due Date: June 30, 2025

Orientation: July 3, 2025 ; 2:00pm – 5:00pm

Log Books and Hours of Service: July 12, 2025; 7:00am – 11:00am

Theory: Online and Self paced (no in person classes)

Prework: July 1 – 13, 2025

  • Includes Vehicle Inspection, Simulator Lab (2-3 shifts). We will send you schedule options.

Behind the Wheel: 

Click here to view the Behind the Wheel Schedules for Session 7: July 2025

Registration Due Date: July 28, 2025

Orientation: July 31, 2025 ; 2:00pm – 5:00pm

Log Books and Hours of Service: August 9, 2025; 7:00am – 11:00am

Theory: Online and Self paced (no in person classes)

Prework: August 1 – 10, 2025

  • Includes Vehicle Inspection, Simulator Lab (2-3 shifts). We will send you schedule options.

Behind the Wheel: 

Click here to view the Behind the Wheel Schedules for Session 8: August 2025

Registration Due Date: August 29, 2025

Orientation: September 4, 2025 ; 2:00pm – 5:00pm

Log Books and Hours of Service: September 13, 2025; 7:00am – 11:00am

Theory: Online and Self paced (no in person classes)

Prework: September 5 – 14, 2025

  • Includes Vehicle Inspection, Simulator Lab (2-3 shifts). We will send you schedule options.

Behind the Wheel: 

Click here to view the Behind the Wheel Schedules for Session 9: September 2025

Registration Due Date: September 29, 2025

Orientation: October 2, 2025 ; 2:00pm – 5:00pm

Log Books and Hours of Service: October 11, 2025; 7:00am – 11:00am

Theory: Online and Self paced (no in person classes)

Prework: October 3 – 12, 2025

  • Includes Vehicle Inspection, Simulator Lab (2-3 shifts). We will send you schedule options.

Behind the Wheel: 

Click here to view the Behind the Wheel Schedules for Session 10: October 2025

Registration Due Date: October 27, 2025

Orientation: October 30, 2025 ; 2:00pm – 5:00pm

Log Books and Hours of Service: November 8, 2025; 7:00am – 11:00am

Theory: Online and Self paced (no in person classes)

Prework: October 31 – November 9, 2025

  • Includes Vehicle Inspection, Simulator Lab (2-3 shifts). We will send you schedule options.

Behind the Wheel: 

Click here to view the Behind the Wheel Schedules for Session 11: November 2025

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Financial Assistance is available!

Scheduled Maintenance

CNM Ingenuity will be performing scheduled maintenance on Saturday, January 20 from 8 p.m. – 11 p.m. Students will not be able to submit or modify any forms during this time. We appreciate your patience and understanding. Please contact us with any questions.