Commercial Driver's License

Class B Exam Prep

+ School Bus and Passenger endorsements

CDL Class Registration - Registration opens Jan 9

You must use your school email account to register.

Spring Class

Tuesdays - In Person

Mar 7 - May 30 (No class Apr 4)

1 - 3 pm

Metro South Bloomington - Room 309

Expect to do at least 2 hours a week of homework in the "Canvas" online class site.

Class Description

Explore transportation careers. Learn the rules of driving a commercial vehicle and study to pass the CDL Class B test with passenger and school bus endorsements. Prepare for possible employment with Bloomington Public Schools as a school bus driver. Assistance with application and interview practice from our Career Navigator.

Minimum Requirements

Class Groups 1 - 5 (see eligibility chart on the HOME page)
MN driver's license (Class D)
Clean driving record
You need access to a computer to complete class assignments.

What do CDL drivers do?

Bus Drivers, School (video)
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (video)
Truck Drivers - Light or Delivery (video)
Truck Drivers - Heavy (video)

What are the different classes of CDL in MN? (Class A, B, C, D)

Bloomington Public Schools is hiring school bus drivers! Watch the video here.

Class Resources

MN CDL Manual (Option to print)
Manual de Licencia Comercial de Minnesota (Español)
Free Class B Practice Tests (in Spanish also)
Apply for a Class B MN Driver's License HERE
DMV Exam Stations

What's Next?

Employer Partner

Bloomington Public Schools Transportation Dept.

Apply to Bloomington Public Schools as a school bus driver! There is a strong need for drivers.
Our Career Navigator can assist you with the application and interview practice.

Other CDL Class B Jobs

City bus driver (Metro Transit, Metro Mobility)
Mobile Phlebotomist (if you take our Phlebotomy class also). Positions at Memorial Blood Center.
Delivery driver
City and county utility vehicles (snow plows, other)
Waste management (garbage) trucks

Other Free Transportation or Building Maintenance Training

MN regular Driver's License - Class D
Project for Pride in Living - Building Operations Tech
Takoda - Small Equipment Operation *(Takoda runs background check on participants and they require your SSN and Driver's License number)
AVIVO
- - OSHA General Industry Safety & Health Certification
  - Forklift Operation Safety Certification
  - Special Class Engineers License
  - Certified Pool/Spa Operator Certification
Twin Cities Rise - Advanced Manufacturing, Facilities and Maintenance
St. Paul Hubb Center - Boiler's License Class
EDmentum - Online class for OSHA 10 certification (ask your teacher)