Intended Audience

*available to corporate clients
This program is for drivers who need a Class A CDL without operating tractor-trailers. It is intended for industries such as construction, agriculture, oilfield, military, and vocational fleets that use gooseneck, pintle hook, or bumper-pull trailers instead of a fifth-wheel connection.

Class A NTT CDL (HotShot)

A Class A NTT CDL (also known as a Hotshot CDL or Class A with an “O” restriction) is intended for drivers operating heavy-duty combination vehicles without a fifth-wheel connection. This license applies to vehicles with a gross combination weight rating over 26,001 pounds and trailers exceeding 10,000 pounds, such as medium-duty truck and trailer combinations, gooseneck or pintle-hook setups, and specialized vocational or military-style vehicles. While it specifically excludes traditional tractor-trailers, it still requires drivers to meet all Class A CDL training and testing standards to ensure safe and compliant operation.

Program Overview

Excel Driver Services provides comprehensive training that combines:

• • Classroom Instruction – regulations, safety, and compliance

  • Lab & Range Practice – inspections, coupling, and maneuvering skills

  • Highway & Street Driving – defensive driving, shifting, and traffic management

Requirements for this Program

1. Be at least 18 years old (21 for interstate driving)
2. Hold a valid driver’s license
3. Obtain a Class A Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP)
4. Pass a DOT physical and meet vision/hearing standards
5. Pass a CDL drug test