Classes Available! Two seats on June 30, 2025 and One seat July 21, 2025
Classes Available! Two seats on June 30, 2025 and One seat July 21, 2025
DELTA DRIVING ACADEMY
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE & CLASSROOM
1696 N CLEARWATER AVE
DELTA JUNCTION, AK 99737
TRAINING COARSE
267.5 RICHARDSON HWY
DELTA JUNCTION, AK 99737
HOURS OF OPERATION
MONDAY – FRIDAY
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
CONTACT INFORMATION
EMAIL:
PHONE:
907-802-3000
This catalog, guidelines, policies, and practices are subject to change, with or without notice, as necessary and appropriate, with approval of ACPE, if required. These changes may be needed to keep up with technological advances, improve teaching methods, or comply with requirements of government agencies and other regulatory bodies. The contents of this catalog replace any previous catalogs. This catalog, and any policy or practice, does not create an enrollment contract. Please review the entire catalog and School Performance Fact Sheet before enrolling.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
STAFF
ADMISSION PROCESS
COURSE DESCRIPTION
TUITION & FEES
STUDENT REQUIREMENTS
REFUND POLICY
GRIEVANCE POLICY
PRIVACY & RECORD KEEPING
STAFF
RICK SWINFORD EDLT THEORY & SKILLS INSTRUCTOR/
EXAMINER
ALAN LANGHOUT EXAMINER
JERED WILKERSON EXAMINER
JANE SWINFORD ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR
ADMISSION PROCESS
This DDA course is available to any student who meets the eligibility requirements. Each student must complete the application and submit a $75 non-refundable seat reservation fee. Enrollment is based on a First Come, First Served policy. The course requires students to obtain a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association/Department of Transportation or DOT equivalent drug test and physical. Applicants must satisfy all program prerequisites for enrollment.
It is the applicant’s responsibility to secure funding or provide payment for tuition and related costs. Upon confirmation of enrollment, 25% of the total tuition cost is required, with full payment due 10 days prior to the start of the course unless other arrangements are made. Applicants working with the State of Alaska, Native corporations for scholarship funds, or other third-party funders must provide written notification of full funding 10 days before classes begin. It is the applicant’s duty to contact their funding agencies. Partial payment of fees is not permitted.
Only business checks are accepted. Payments can be made via credit card, money order, cashier’s check, or cash. A $30 non-refundable fee will be charged for returned checks due to insufficient funds.
Should an applicant enroll in the program but withdraw before it starts, a $100 withdrawal fee will be deducted from any prepayment to cover administrative costs. Refunds after tuition and fees have been paid are subject to the refund policy if the program has already commenced.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This program meets the Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) requirements established by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). The curriculum begins with permit preparation, addressing topics such as general knowledge, air brakes, and combination vehicles comprehensively to equip students for obtaining a commercial license permit. After securing a Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) and completing the ELDT classroom instruction, students will apply their acquired knowledge through practical exercises on the driving range, street, and highway.
Each student will practice all essential skills required to safely operate a tractor-trailer and successfully pass the CDL Class A or B road examination. Students hone their turning, backing, and shifting techniques within our driving range. Once students gain sufficient experience and confidence on the driving range, they progress to street driving with instructors to refine and enhance their capabilities in real-world driving conditions.
This thorough training aims to prepare students for the CDL skills test, where they must demonstrate their knowledge of the truck's condition through a pre-trip inspection and complete a series of driving maneuvers evaluated by a certified CDL examiner.
TUITION & FEES
Commercial Driving Lessons | Pricing: $8,250 - $9,250
Delta Driving Academy offers comprehensive driving lessons specifically
designed for commercial vehicles, including both Class A and Class B
instruction and includes the 1st Road Test examination. With an exclusive focus on training in the challenging Alaskan
terrain, the Academy ensures that students gain the necessary skills and
confidence to navigate local driving conditions effectively, all while adhering to
regional regulations.
Course Length for Class A or B is as followed:
30 hours Classroom Instruction
50 hours Behind the Wheel Instruction
30 hours of Independent Study
Road Test Examination | Pricing: $500
Delta Driving Academy provides a thorough road test examination,
to assess the driving skills of students. This evaluation is conducted in
real-world conditions, allowing candidates to demonstrate their proficiency in
handling commercial vehicles while familiarizing themselves with the unique
challenges presented by the Alaskan landscape.
Refresher Courses | Pricing: $100 - $150 per course
For experienced drivers seeking to update their skills or prepare for re-
certification, the Delta Driving Academy offers refresher courses.
These courses are tailored to address specific areas of improvement and ensure
that drivers remain compliant with current regulations and best practices,
thereby enhancing their employability in a region with a high demand for
skilled commercial drivers.
ALL STUDENTS WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:
• DMV FEE’S
• DOT PHYSICAL & MEDICAL CARD COST
• DOT DRUG TEST COST
STUDENT REQUIREMENTS
ALL STUDENTS MUST MEET THESE REQUIREMENTS IN ORDER TO ENROLL:
• 18 Years of Age or Older by Graduation Date
• DMV Driver’s History Report (If accepted, report must be dated no more than 30 days before class begins)
• DOT Physical Card
• Non-DOT 5-Panel Drug Test (If accepted, test can be done no more than 30 days before class begins)
• Social Security Card
• Valid Driver’s License
ATTENDANCE & TARDINESS
Regular attendance is essential for successful completion and personal development. Due to the intensity of the training and the personal development taught in our academy, all students are required to maintain regular class attendance. Failure to meet the required attendance may result in non-issuance of certifications.
Students must contact DDA if they are unable to attend class for any reason. Unexcused, consistent tardiness or absences will result in dismissal. All absences are unexcused unless prior arrangements were made with DDA staff. A tardy can be counted either at the beginning of the day or when returning from breaks or lunch.
Students who have an illness during class, which prevents their attendance, may be subject to a refund in accordance with the enrollment contract. Additionally, the student may be rescheduled into another class, provided that an opening exists. These conditions will be considered only if the student provides written documentation from an attending physician that justifies a continued absence.
DDA reserves the right to further investigate any claims of illness. If the documentation is not received within one day of absence or does not satisfy DDA’s administration, the student will be expelled. The policy pertaining to tardiness and absences is as follows:
• 2 Tardy = 1 Absence
• 1 Absence = Probation
• 2 Absence = Dismissal
• Unexcused Absence = Dismissal
DDA Class Schedule
8:00am Class start time / 12:00 to 1:00 Lunch / 5:00pm Class end time
*Unless otherwise changed by your instructor
If you are going to be late for any reason you must call the DDA office by 7:00am (907) 802-3000
• NO CALL / NO CLASS / NO EXCEPTION
*DDA will be closed to observe the following holidays: *
• Memorial Day
• 4th of July
• Thanksgiving
• Christmas Day
• New Years Day
BASIC CONDUCT GUIDELINES:
All Students will be required to sign a copy of the “DDA – Basic Conduct Guidelines” during registration of class and again during student orientation.
Violation of any “DDA – Basic Conduct Guidelines” will result in your immediate dismissal from this course.
DDA also reserves the right to not refund the student for the class for violating stated rules.
Student must sign a copy of “DDA – Basic Conduct Guidelines”
CERTIFICATIONS OR CERTIFICATES
Graduates who successfully complete the course can earn the following certifications or certificates.
• Entry Level Driver Training Certification
• DDA Certificate of Completion
• State of Alaska Commercial Driver’s License Class A or B
REFUND POLICY
A student may cancel enrollment and receive a full refund of all tuition until the end of business on the first day of instruction. A student who cancels enrollment after the first day of class is not entitled to a pro-rated refund unless the enrollment fee was paid for by a government agency or student loan.
After Training Begins:
Students with a valid reason for withdrawing after attending at least one class, but before completing 50% of the training course for that enrollment period will be provided a prorated refund based on the schedule below. Before a student withdraws from class, written notification needs to be provided to the institution. Any notification after the fact will be considered a violation of the attendance contract. These refunds will be made within 30 days after receipt of notification of the student's withdrawal, or 30 days after the student's last recorded date of physical attendance, whichever is earlier.
Students dismissed for violating any Delta Driving Academy (DDA) student contracts or due to inappropriate behavior or willful disobedience will not be eligible for re-entry or a refund.
Any borrowed DDA materials must be returned in excellent condition before any refunds are issued. If not returned, students will be charged for the cost of materials. To cancel, a student must notify DDA in writing. Refunds calculated from the last date of physical attendance are as follows:
1. Within the First Day of Class, DDA shall refund 100% of the tuition
2. 1% - 10% of Program Completed, DDA shall refund 90% of the tuition
3. 11% - 20% of Program Completed, DDA shall refund 80% of the tuition
4. 21% - 25% of Program Completed, DDA shall refund 50% of the tuition
5. 26% - 50% of Program Completed, DDA shall refund 30% of the tuition
6. 51% - 100% of Program Completed, DDA shall refund 0% of the tuition
Requests for tuition refunds must be made at the time of withdrawal.
GRIEVANCE POLICY
Complaints or concerns by students should first be addressed with the instructor. If a student feels their concerns have not been resolved in this manner, they are encouraged to submit a written statement outlining the details of the issue, along with any relevant supporting documentation, including steps taken to resolve the issue with the instructor. The statement can be hand-delivered to the office or sent via email at admin@deltadrivingacademy.com.
Written statements are submitted to the administrative director, who will contact the student to discuss the complaint as outlined. The administrative director will conduct a meeting or conference with the student and will make every effort to achieve a resolution. Written notification of student concerns or grievances and the resolution will be placed in the student's file. Efforts are made to keep all student concerns and resolutions confidential. However, fact-finding interviews with other students and/or witnesses may need to be conducted. All parties involved will be informed of the confidential nature of the inquiry.
Further appeal may be made to:
Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education
PO Box 110505
Juneau, Alaska 99811
or at https://acpe.alaska.gov or https://acpe.alaska.gov/ConsumerProtection
RECORD KEEPING
All student records will be kept in our office at 1696 N Clearwater AVE in Delta Junction Alaska. Student records will be kept in a locked filing cabinet for a length of time determined per 20 AAC 17.110(d).
Records will be available with written request from the student and/or the Alaska DMV for official business.
Delta Driving Academy
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