At SPCDL Truck Driving School, our mission is to empower aspiring commercial truck drivers with the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to excel in the dynamic transportation industry. We are committed to providing comprehensive and cutting-edge training that exceeds industry standards, enabling our students to embark on successful careers as safe, professional, and responsible commercial truck drivers.

Our core values drive our approach to education, ensuring that each student receives personalized attention, practical experience, and a supportive learning environment. We prioritize safety, professionalism, and ethical conduct in all aspects of our training, instilling in our students a strong sense of responsibility towards themselves, their cargo, and the communities they serve.

We are dedicated to fostering a culture of continuous learning, staying abreast of the latest advancements in trucking technology, regulations, and best practices. Our experienced instructors, equipped with industry expertise and a passion for teaching, provide hands-on training that equips our students with the necessary skills to navigate diverse driving conditions, handle various cargo types, and effectively manage unforeseen challenges.

We are committed to building lasting relationships with our students, industry partners, and the broader trucking community. By collaborating with reputable carriers and employers, we strive to facilitate meaningful job opportunities for our graduates, opening doors to rewarding and sustainable careers in the trucking industry.

Ultimately, our mission is to empower individuals with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities to embrace a fulfilling future in commercial truck driving, while contributing to the growth and success of the transportation industry as a whole.

Instructional Location & Normal Business Hours

Instruction takes place online and at 217 East Club Center Drive San Bernardino, CA   92408. Our administrative-only location is located at 9510 Oak Glen Rd. Cherry Valley, CA 92223 and is staffed from 9am-5pm Monday through Friday but is closed to the public. 

Learning Management System

For the theory portion of the program, students are expected to possess or otherwise have access to a sufficiently modern computer running at least Windows 10 or comparable operating system which can connect to the internet, with a sufficiently modern and up-to-date browser such as Firefox, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Safari, or Opera. A computer with the above parameters met will be able to access and interact with webpages required for instruction at  https://www.jjktrainingportal.com/ . 

Description of the Facilities & Type of Equipment Used for Instruction 

SPCDL Truck Driving School offers two programs: CDL: Online Multimedia Training, which is conducted online at the student’s own pace from the comfort of their home. The CDL: In Person Hands-On Training program is held at 217 E Club Center Drive in San Bernardino, California, in a large empty asphalt-paved lot behind the complex.  Open use of this lot is permitted through an agreement with the owners of 217 E Club Center Drive, and instruction is not interrupted by other external use of the lot. 

The CDL: In Person Hands On Training program is conducted with the appropriate type of vehicle for which the student wishes to pursue a license. Combination vehicle (Group A) is defined as any combination of vehicles with a gross combination weight rating (GCWR) of 11,794 kilograms or more (26,001 pounds or more) provided the GVWR of the vehicle(s) being towed is in excess of 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds).  Heavy Straight Vehicle (Group B) is defined as any single vehicle with a GVWR of 11,794 kilograms or more (26,001 pounds or more), or any such vehicle towing a vehicle not in excess of 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds) GVWR. The equipment available meets each of these Group A and B descriptions. Equipment includes 4 single axel DayCap International trucks with either manual or automatic transmission and 28 ft. and 29 ft. flat-bed utility trailers of a variety of makes and models such as Trail Mobile, Great Dane, and Century. 

Library Resources

No formal library is needed to meet the instructional needs of the students. General library materials would not be compatible with the objectives of this program as the acquisition of specialized knowledge and hands-on-skills are the essential elements for completion of the programs offered. Learning resources provided include access to books, periodicals, videos, and access to specially selected internet sources of information which support the learning objectives of the programs offered. Student may access learning resources by following the links to these resources provided to them at their enrollment, or by asking any staff member during normal business hours for assistance in accessing these resources. Staff members are also available to provide research assistance. 

NOTICE CONCERNING TRANSFERABILITY OF CREDITS  AND CREDENTIALS EARNED AT OUR INSTITUTION

The transferability of credits you earn at SPCDL Truck Driving School is at the complete discretion of an institution to which you may seek to transfer. Acceptance of the certificate you earn in the educational program is also at the complete discretion of the institution to which you may seek to transfer. If the certificate that you earn at this institution is not accepted at the institution to which you seek to transfer, you may be required to repeat some or all of your coursework at that institution. For this reason you should make certain that your attendance at this institution will meet your educational goals. This may include contacting an institution to which you may seek to transfer after attending SPCDL Truck Driving School to determine if your certificate will transfer. 

Admissions Policies & Recognition of Credits

Criteria for consideration for admission to the CDL: Online Multimedia Training Program

1. Students are assessed during the admissions process on their ability to benefit from the program professionally, and their likelihood of completing the program successfully. Specific questions are asked to lead a self-assessment of the student’s learning style and their professional and personal ambitions. Students are admitted to the program if this self-assessment meets the above criteria and they meet all other admissions requirements. 
2. Students must meet all California standards for CDL licensure (see Requirements for Licensure section of catalog for more detail).
3. Student must pay all applicable fees, as per the current published fee schedule at the time of the signing or entering into an enrollment contract or make other arrangements acceptable to the school. 
4. This institution does not award credit for satisfactory completion of CLEP or other comparable examinations. 
5. This institution does not award credit for experiential learning. 
6. This institution does not accept credit earned at other institutions.
7. This institution has not entered into an articulation or transfer agreement with any other institution.
8. No type of general education is required to enter this program.

 

Criteria for consideration for admission to the CDL: In Person Hands-On Training Program

1. Students are assessed during the admissions process on their ability to benefit from the program professionally, and their likelihood of completing the program successfully. Specific questions are asked to lead a self-assessment of the student’s learning style and their professional and personal ambitions. Students are admitted to the program if this self-assessment meets the above criteria and they meet all other admissions requirements. 
2. Students must meet all California standards for CDL licensure (see Requirements for Licensure section of catalog for more detail).
3. Student must pay all applicable fees, as per the current published fee schedule at the time of the signing or entering into an enrollment contract or make other arrangements acceptable to the school. 
4. This institution does not award credit for satisfactory completion of CLEP or other comparable examinations. 
5. This institution does not award credit for experiential learning. 
6. This institution does not accept credit earned at other institutions.
7. This institution has not entered into an articulation or transfer agreement with any other institution.
8. No type of general education is required to enter this program.
9. Students must have taken and passed the theory training as required by FMCSA. 

Visa Related Services

This institution does not admit students from other countries, so no visa related services are offered.

Language Proficiency

A student for whom English is not their primary language must attain qualifying score of 97 on the CELSA. This requirement does not apply to students who have completed coursework, in English, at the college level. 

Language of Instruction

Instructions will be given in no language other than English.

English as a Second Language Instruction

This institution does not provide ESL instruction.

Accreditation Status

This institution is not accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education.  A student enrolled in an unaccredited institution is not eligible for federal financial aid.

STRF Disclosure

Student Tuition Recovery Fund Disclosures. 

“The State of California established the Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) to relieve or mitigate economic loss suffered by a student in an educational program at a qualifying institution, who is or was a California resident while enrolled, or was enrolled in a residency program, if the student enrolled in the institution, prepaid tuition, and suffered an economic loss. Unless relieved of the obligation to do so, you must pay the state-imposed assessment for the STRF, or it must be paid on your behalf, if you are a student in an educational program, who is a California resident, or are enrolled in a residency program, and prepay all or part of your tuition. 

You are not eligible for protection from the STRF and you are not required to pay the STRF assessment, if you are not a California resident, or are not enrolled in a residency program.”

“It is important that you keep copies of your enrollment agreement, financial aid documents, receipts, or any other information that documents the amount paid to the school. Questions regarding the STRF may be directed to the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education, 1747 N. Market Blvd., Suite 225, Sacramento, CA 95834, (916) 574-8900 or (888) 370-7589. 

To be eligible for STRF, you must be a California resident or are enrolled in a residency program, prepaid tuition, paid or deemed to have paid the STRF assessment, and suffered an economic loss as a result of any of the following: 

1. The institution, a location of the institution, or an educational program offered by the institution was closed or discontinued, and you did not choose to participate in a teach-out plan approved by the Bureau or did not complete a chosen teach-out plan approved by the Bureau. 
2. You were enrolled at an institution or a location of the institution within the 120 day period before the closure of the institution or location of the institution, or were enrolled in an educational program within the 120 day period before the program was discontinued. 
3. You were enrolled at an institution or a location of the institution more than 120 days before the closure of the institution or location of the institution, in an educational program offered by the institution as to which the Bureau determined there was a significant decline in the quality or value of the program more than 120 days before closure. 
4. The institution has been ordered to pay a refund by the Bureau but has failed to do so. 
5. The institution has failed to pay or reimburse loan proceeds under a federal student loan program as required by law, or has failed to pay or reimburse proceeds received by the institution in excess of tuition and other costs. 
6. You have been awarded restitution, a refund, or other monetary award by an arbitrator or court, based on a violation of this chapter by an institution or representative of an institution, but have been unable to collect the award from the institution. 
7. You sought legal counsel that resulted in the cancellation of one or more of your student loans and have an invoice for services rendered and evidence of the cancellation of the student loan or loans. 

To qualify for STRF reimbursement, the application must be received within four (4) years from the date of the action or event that made the student eligible for recovery from STRF. 

A student whose loan is revived by a loan holder or debt collector after a period of noncollection may, at any time, file a written application for recovery from STRF for the debt that would have otherwise been eligible for recovery. If it has been more than four (4) years since the action or event that made the student eligible, the student must have filed a written application for recovery within the original four (4) year period, unless the period has been extended by another act of law. 

However, no claim can be paid to any student without a social security number or a taxpayer identification number.

Privacy Act

It is this institution’s intent to carefully follow the rules applicable under the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act. It is our intent to protect the privacy of a student’s financial, academic and other school records. We will not release such information to any individual without having first received the student’s written request to do so, or unless otherwise required by law. 

Student Conduct

Students are expected to behave professionally and respectfully at all times. Students are subject to dismissal for any inappropriate or unethical conduct or for any act of academic dishonesty. Students are expected to dress and act accordingly while attending this institution. At the discretion of the school administration a student may be dismissed from school for reasons including, but not limited to:

- Coming to class in an intoxicated or drugged state.

- Possession of drugs or alcohol on campus.

- Possession of a weapon on campus.

- Behavior creating a safety hazard to other person(s).

- Disobedient or disrespectful behavior to other students, an administrator or instructor.

- Stealing or damaging the property of another.

Any students found to have engaged in such conduct will be asked to leave the premises immediately. Disciplinary action will be determined by the Chief Executive Officer of this institution and such determination will be made within 10 days after meeting with both the chair of the department in which the student is enrolled and the student in question.

Nondiscrimination Policy

This institution is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants to programs and to all applicants for employment. Therefore, no discrimination shall occur in any program or activity of this institution, including activities related to the solicitation of students or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, religious beliefs, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran’s status, or any other classification that precludes a person from consideration as an individual. Please direct any inquiries regarding this policy, if any, to the Chief Operations Officer who is assigned the responsibility for assuring that this policy is followed.

Academic Freedom

SPCDL Truck Driving School is committed to assuring full academic freedom to all faculty. Confident in the qualifications and expertise of its faculty members, the college encourages its faculty members to exercise their individual judgments regarding the content of the assigned courses, organization of topics and instructional methods, providing only that these judgments are made within the context of the course descriptions as currently published, and providing that the instructional methods are those official sanctioned by the institution, methods for which the institution has received oversight approval.

SPCDL Truck Driving School encourages instructors and students to engage in discussion and dialog. Students and faculty members alike are encouraged to freely express views, however controversial, as long as they believe it would advance understanding in their specialized discipline or sub-disciplines.

Sexual Harassment 

This institution is committed to providing a work environment that is free of discrimination, intimidation and harassment. In keeping with this commitment, we believe that it is necessary to affirmatively confront this subject and express our strong disapproval of sexual harassment. No one associated with this institution may engage in verbal abuse of a sexual nature; use sexually degrading or graphic words to describe an individual or an individual’s body; or display sexually suggestive objects or pictures at any facility or other venue associated with this institution. Students are responsible for conducting themselves in a manner consistent with the spirit and intent of this policy.

Student’s Right to Cancel 

The student shall have the right to cancel the agreement and receive a full refund pursuant to section 71750 through attendance at the first class session, or the seventh day after enrollment, whichever is later. Cancellation is effective on the date written notice of cancellation is sent by email to Brad Lawrence, spcdltruckrental@gmail.com. Written notices may also be delivered in person to Brad Lawrence. Notice of cancellation must be in writing. If a student provides a verbal cancellation in person or over the phone, the institution shall send a follow-up written notice via email to the student affirming their verbal cancellation and the date the verbal cancellation was made. 

All records pertaining to the student’s cancellation and refund issuance will be retained in the student’s file, and the student will be added to the institution’s cancellation log records, to include the student’s name, address, telephone number, personal email address, date of cancellation and refund amount. 

Withdrawal Policy

Withdrawals Initiated by the Student

A withdrawal for the current period of attendance may be effectuated by the student’s written notice sent by email to Brad Lawrence, spcdltruckrental@gmail.com. Written notices may also be delivered in person to Brad Lawrence. Notice of withdrawal must be in writing. If a student provides a verbal withdrawal notice in person or over the phone, the institution shall send a follow-up written notice via email to the student affirming their verbal withdrawal and the date the verbal withdrawal was made. The effective date of the student’s withdrawal shall be the date it is received by the institution. 

Withdrawals Initiated by the Institution

Withdrawal for the current period of attendance may also be brought about by the student’s conduct or lack of attendance. This is referred to as an “administrative withdrawal” and will be effectuated by the institution’s written notice to the student, which is to include the reasons for administrative withdrawal and the effective date of the administrative withdrawal. For students who are administratively withdrawn due to lack of attendance, the effective date of the administrative withdrawal shall be the student’s last date of attendance. 

Students attending programs at our institution may be administratively withdrawn for the following reasons: 

• Disruptive and/or offensive and inappropriate behavior in class or outside of class to fellow classmates and/or faculty and staff
• As the result of an investigation of plagiarism and cheating in which it was concluded the student did commit such actions
• Being absent for more than seven (7) consecutive calendar days with no communication with the school to excuse the absences or otherwise seek to arrange a leave of absence

All records pertaining to the student’s withdrawal and refund issuance will be retained in the student’s file, and the student will be added to the institution’s withdrawal log records, to include the student’s name, address, telephone number, personal email address, date of withdrawal and refund amount. 

Refund Policy

What follows is the sole refund policy for this institution. No other refund policy shall be enforced other than this policy, as specified in our institutional catalog and enrollment agreement. 

Timing and Documentation of Refunds

This institution shall refund any credit balance on the student’s account within 45 days after the date of the student’s cancellation of, completion of, or withdrawal from, the educational program in which the student was enrolled. This institution shall provide the student with documentation specifying the amount of a refund, the method of calculating the refund, the date the refund was made, and the name and address of the person or entity to which the refund was sent, as well as the payment method of refund (check, cash, ACH transfer, Zelle, etc.). 

How Refunds are Calculated in the Event of a Cancellation

If a student cancels their enrollment according to the Cancellation Policy, this institution shall refund 100 percent of the amount paid for institutional charges, less a reasonable deposit or application fee, not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars ($250), as specified in the catalog and enrollment agreement. Any fees collected related to the Student Tuition Recovery Fund shall be refunded. Any fees collected for educational materials otherwise noted as nonrefundable shall also be refunded. 

How Refunds are Calculated in the Event of a Withdrawal

A pro rata refund pursuant to section 94919(c) or 94920(d) or 94927 of the Code shall be no less than the total amount owed by the student for the portion of the educational program provided subtracted from the amount paid by the student, calculated as follows: 

{A) The amount of the refund owed to the student equals the total charges paid by the student, minus the daily or hourly tuition charge for the program (total institutional charge minus any non-refundable charges, divided by the number of days or hours in the program), multiplied by the number of days or hours the student attended prior to withdrawal, and minus any non-refundable charges. Any hours or days prior to the student's last day of attendance for which the student was scheduled to attend but was absent shall be included in the calculation of days or hours attended.

All amounts that the student has paid shall be subject to a pro rata refund unless the enrollment agreement and the refund policy outlined in the catalog specify a non refundable deposit or application fee, not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars ($250), or non-refundable amounts paid for educational materials, or both.  This institution does charge both a non-refundable deposit as well as non-refundable amounts paid for educational materials; these amounts are specified in our Charges and Fees section in the catalog and on the student’s enrollment agreement. Please refer to the Fees section of the catalog and the enrollment agreement for an itemization of charges that are non-refundable as part of a pro rata refund, as well as a description of the conditions under which those items may or may not be refundable (for example only: fees for hard-copy textbooks could be deemed refundable on a case-by-case basis if the materials are returned in a reuseable and unsullied state). 

Refunds to 3rd Party Payors, as applicable

If a refund is made to a third party on behalf of a student who has cancelled or withdrawn from their enrollment in an educational program, the institution shall provide the student, within 45 calendar days after the date of cancellation or withdrawal, a written notice, as described in section 71920(b)(10), in hard-copy or electronic format, itemizing the amount refunded to each third party, the name of the third party, and the date of each refund, as applicable. 

Refunds of Payments Collected and Payable to 3rd Party Entities, as applicable

If this institution has collected money from, or on behalf of, a student for transmittal on the student's behalf to a third party for a bond, library usage, or fees for a license, application, or examination and the institution has not paid the money to the third party or has not yet been billed or invoiced by the third party at the time of the student's cancellation or withdrawal, the institution shall refund the money to the student within 45 calendar days of the student's cancellation or withdrawal.

If the student has received federal student financial aid funds, the student is entitled to a refund of moneys not paid from federal student financial aid program funds. 

Policies and Procedures Regarding Financial Aid 

This institution does not participate in any federal or state financial aid programs.  A student enrolled in an unaccredited institution is not eligible for federal financial aid programs.

Financial Aid Disclosures

The institution does provide financial aid directly to its students in the form of a monthly payment plan. No interest is charged, however late fees to apply for late payments two or more days delinquent. All financial arrangements must be made before the beginning of classes. The school will contact students who are delinquent in paying tuition and fees. They will be encouraged to make specific arrangements with the institute in order to remove their delinquency and remain in good financial standing.

Grades and Standards for Student Achievement - Satisfactory Progress

Pass/fail scores are utilized for all programs. A grade is considered a Pass if the student achieves an 80% or more. Students must receive passing grades in all evaluation areas to successfully pass the program. The grading policy includes: skills, quizzes, final exam, participation and attendance. Students will be evaluated throughout the program. The student’s final grade will be calculated according to the grading scale of their program. 

If the student has not completed the coursework and earned a grade at the end of the program, the instructor may issue one of the following grades.

I Incomplete   If the program has not been completed, the instructor may grant an I on a two-month extension of the term, at no additional tuition cost, when the student is making satisfactory progress and the instructor believes that an extension of time will permit satisfactory completion. At the end of this period, a final grade must be recorded.

W Withdraw    The student may withdraw from any program before the end of the term. At the end of the term, the instructor may withdraw the student from the program and issue a W when the instructor believes the student's progress is insufficient to warrant an extension. A student who withdraws or is administratively withdrawn must retake the course and is responsible for a new tuition payment for that course of study.

Evaluation Policies for CDL: Online Multimedia Training

Pass/fail scores are utilized for participation/attendance, quizzes, and the final examination. Students must receive passing grades on all and achieve an 80% or better on the final exam to successfully pass the program. The grading policy includes: skills, quizzes, final exam, participation and attendance. Students will be evaluated throughout the program. The student’s final grade will be calculated by the following grading scale.

Students who receive less than 80% on the final exam may retake the exam at the consent of the instructor. Students who are permitted to retake an exam will receive a maximum grade of 80% on the exam. 

A student will be warned that they are in jeopardy of failing the program if their cumulative score falls below 80%. If a student is dropped from a program for low grades or for failing the final exam, the student will not be allowed back to class will not be eligible to take the state licensing exam.