11. Students are expected to complete the course in the allotted amount of time for that specific course (ex. CDL A 160 would
be 160 hours completed). If the student cannot complete by the end of the course, they will have the option to purchase
more time at a rate of $125.00/hour up to 10 hours. If the student chooses not to purchase extra time or cannot complete
within the extra time they have purchased, they will be removed from the program.
12. If a student has completed all requirements for ELDT training and requests their 3rd party skills test but still has remaining
hours in road or range work, they will be required to sign our test out form. They will not receive a refund for the
remaining hours paid due to Thumb CDL, LLC’s courses being offered at a discounted rate compared to the hourly rate. If
the student is unable to pass their 3rd party skills test, they will return to training and complete their remaining hours.
13. If a student misses any scheduled appointment—including classroom, range, behind-the-wheel instruction, or third-party
testing—without 24 hours prior notice or a valid reason (determined by our office), a $100.00 fee will apply. This fee must
be paid in full before the student’s third-party test is scheduled. If the student has missed more than 3 appointments, they
may be removed from the course. Note: The skills testing entity has the right to charge their own fee for a cancelled tests
and will accept their own payment. Thumb CDL, LLC is not responsible for payments to the testing entity on the student’s
behalf.
14. Students are required to schedule at least 2 behind the week sessions a week. Failure to meet this requirement may result
in removal from the course. If the student is having difficulty scheduling due to no available appointments, they must
contact our office. If there is no scheduled appointment and no contact with our office, we will issue a letter via email to
the email address the student has provided in this contract requesting their communication and cooperation with
scheduling. No communication from the student after the email is sent may result in dismissal from the course.
15. For Self-Pay Students: Half of the cost of the course is payable at the first classroom instruction date. The full course cost
must be paid in full before the 3rd party skills test is taken. Payment plans must be reviewed and approved prior to the first
day of class.
16. For Michigan Works Students: Students are responsible to follow up with their funding institution to receive qualification
for funding. If the student doesn’t follow through with funding approval, they are responsible for the full amount of the
course.
17. The student consents to Thumb CDL, LLC using their picture and/or video in social media postings and any promotional
materials. If the student DOES NOT consent, they may request a “Do Not Consent” form and no pictures or video will be
used.
18. SMS/Text Messaging Consent (A2P 10DLC Compliance): I understand and agree that Thumb CDL, LLC may send me training-
related notifications via SMS/text messaging using an automated system. These messages may include schedule changes,
reminders, training updates, or other time-sensitive information. Message and data rates may apply. I may opt out at any
time by replying “STOP.” Consent is not a condition of enrollment.
I, the student, agree to receive SMS/text messages from Thumb CDL, LLC for training and communication purposes.