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<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n <\/b><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”15px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”91afe536-70f5-4292-a21a-0f64f482ce8d” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Nunito||||||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n PA Vehicle Safety Inspection – 12 hrs.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Tues. \/ Thurs. 5:30 – 8:30<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Prepare for and earn your official license to perform state-mandated vehicle safety inspections in Pennsylvania. This PennDOT-approved program is designed to give automotive technicians a thorough understanding of vehicle safety inspection regulations, defect identification, and official verification procedures.<\/p>\n Through focused classroom study and practical training, you will learn the legal and mechanical requirements needed to take both the official PennDOT written and hands-on examinations.<\/p>\n Age Requirement:<\/b> Students must be at least 18 years of age<\/b> to become certified.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Identification:<\/b> You must hold and present a valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License<\/b>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Structure:<\/b> The program consists of four 3-hour evening classes<\/b> covering classroom instruction and theory, followed by a scheduled 1-hour practical, hands-on exam<\/b>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Included Materials:<\/b> The baseline course fee fully covers all required textbooks, study materials, and your primary testing fees.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n PennDOT Regulations:<\/b> Navigating Chapter 175 of the PA Vehicle Code regarding official inspection station rules, tool requirements, and mechanic liabilities.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Category 1 Inspection (Passenger Cars & Light Trucks):<\/b> Step-by-step evaluation of braking systems, suspension, steering, tires, lighting, glazing, and body components for vehicles under 10,000 lbs.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Documentation & Sticker Security:<\/b> Properly filling out form MV-431, auditing records, and the legal protocols for handling and applying official safety stickers.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Students looking to expand their mechanical credentials can add specialized inspection certifications during the first night of class:<\/p>\n Category 2 (Motorcycles):<\/b> Inspecting motorcycles and motor-driven cycles. Requires independent self-study of the motorcycle chapter. Additional $40.00 fee.<\/i><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Category 3 (Medium\/Heavy Trucks & Buses):<\/b> Inspecting commercial vehicles, trailers, and buses over 10,000 lbs. Requires independent self-study of the heavy vehicle chapter. Additional $40.00 fee.<\/i><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Retest Policy:<\/b> In the event that a student does not pass an examination on the first attempt, testing fees apply for remediation: a $30.00 fee<\/b> for the written retest and a $40.00 fee<\/b> for the hands-on practical retest.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”91afe536-70f5-4292-a21a-0f64f482ce8d” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n $175.00 \n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”91afe536-70f5-4292-a21a-0f64f482ce8d” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Nunito||||||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n PA Vehicle Emissions Certification – 10.5 hrs.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Tues. \/ Thurs. 5:00 – 8:30<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Become a certified Pennsylvania Emissions Inspector with our PennDOT-approved certification course. This training program is designed to provide automotive technicians and professionals with the essential legal and technical expertise needed to accurately perform state-mandated emission inspections and help maintain Pennsylvania\u2019s air quality standards.<\/p>\n Combining classroom theory with practical equipment demonstrations, this course prepares you to navigate the PennDOT inspection platform and pass the mandatory state certification examinations.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”91afe536-70f5-4292-a21a-0f64f482ce8d” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n $<\/strong><\/span>165.00<\/strong><\/span> <\/p>\n \n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”91afe536-70f5-4292-a21a-0f64f482ce8d” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Nunito||||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n CDL License Training – 40 hrs.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Weekday \/ Weekend \/ Day & Evening Classes Available<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Launch a high-paying, in-demand career on the road with our Full-Service Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Training Program. Held in a PennDOT-approved training facility, our program guides you step-by-step through the entire licensing process\u2014from raw beginner to fully licensed professional, including Permit, Testing, and Clearances.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n We feature an ongoing, flexible enrollment model designed to work around your individual schedule. Whether you plan to drive locally or cross-country, our combination of state-of-the-art simulator training and extensive real-world driving time ensures you enter the industry with confidence. No prior commercial driving experience is required!<\/b><\/p>\n Your journey begins with a focused onboarding process to ensure you meet ALL legal requirements before you get behind the wheel:<\/p>\n Medical & Safety Screening:<\/b> Mandatory Department of Transportation (DOT) physical and drug screening to establish your medical eligibility.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Online ELDT Theory:<\/b> Access our flexible online curriculum to fulfill your mandatory federal Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) theory requirements.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Permit Prep & Support:<\/b> Comprehensive preparation to pass your written Commercial Learner\u2019s Permit (CLP) exam, featuring dedicated, personalized tutoring for students who need extra assistance.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Simulator:<\/b> Spend early classroom hours on our advanced driving simulators to master basic controls and get a realistic feel for the road.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Once you secure your learner’s permit, you will transition to intensive, individual field training:<\/p>\n Pre-Trip & Backing Skills (12 Hours):<\/b> Intensive mastery of mandatory pre-trip safety inspections and precise yard maneuvers (straight-line backing, offset backing, and parallel parking).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Individual Behind-the-Wheel Driving (8 Hours):<\/b> Dedicated, 1-on-1 drive time with an instructor navigating real-world city streets, local roads, and busy highways<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Because our training facility is officially approved by PennDOT, you can skip the long lines at state testing hubs. Once you and your instructors feel completely confident in your skill sets, you will schedule and take your official CDL road test right here onsite.<\/b><\/p>\n A CDL opens doors to immediate, stable employment with major regional and national logistics providers:<\/p>\nTransportation Careers<\/h1>\n
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