Training Related Expenses
Out of area students are responsible for making their own airline travel arrangements, shuttle to/from Anchorage airport and lodging accommodations.
Airlines
Alaska Airline - www.alaskaair.com or call (800) 252-7522ERA Aviation - www.fyera.com or call (800) 866-8394 / (907) 266-8394
Airport Transportation
L n L Valley Cab - (907) 357-8294
DOT Physicals - (Cost varies depending on where you have this done.)
DOT physicals: (as defined by FMCSA) the medical examination shall be performed by a licensed medical examiner as defined: Medical examiner means a person who is licensed, certified, and/or registered, in accordance with applicable State laws and regulations, to perform physical examinations. The term includes, but is not limited to, doctors of medicine, doctors of osteopathy, physician assistants, advanced practice nurses, and doctors of chiropractic.
DOT Physical cards (Medical Examiners Certificate) must have an expiration date written on them from the physician. The DOT physical card will not be valid unless it has an expiration date. When making an appointment be sure and specify a DOT physical, as the physician must have the correct DOT physical exam forms/cards. A DOT physical exam is valid for up to 24 months. The medical examiner may also issue a medical examiner's certificate for less then 24 months when it is desirable to monitor a condition, such as high blood pressure.
Wasilla – Rebound Clinical Services, 1301 S. Seward Meridian Prwy, Suite G, (907) 631-3416
Palmer - Summit Family Practice - (907) 746-3366
Anchorage - IMED (Industrial Medicine) – (907) 729-5514
FMCSA/DOT Drug Tests - (Approved drug testing facilities)All drug test results must be released directly to Northern Industrial Training. Test date cannot be more then 10 days prior to the start of class.
- Anchorage – Worksafe, Inc., 300 West 36th Ave., Suite A (907) 563-8378
- Wasilla – Rebound Clinical Services, 1301 S. Seward Meridian Prwy, Suite G, (907) 631-3416
- Wasilla – Valley Phlebotomy, 951 E. BogardRd., #102 - (907) 376-6435
- Soldotna – VIP Alaska, 43530 K. Beach Rd., Suite #4 (907) 260-6599
DMV - Division of Motor Vehicles
Driver’s History Report - $10.00
Commercial Drivers License (CDL) - $100.00 (new) $15.00 (upgrade)
Hazardous Material Endorsement - $86.50 (TSA fee)
Beginning January 31, 2005 the USA PATRIOT Act (PDF 848KB) requires all drivers who transport hazardous materials to undergo a security threat assessment. This includes a background and fingerprint check. To apply online - go to www.hazprints.com or call 1-877-429-7746.
A US Passport (number and expiration date) or US Birth Certificate (number and State of Issuance) is required to complete the application process.
Daily Transportation to and from class -$16.00 per day. NIT will make travel arrangements to and from the Valley Hotel to the training site(s) in the morning before class and in the evening after class for the scheduled training days. Prior arrangements must be made with NIT if you will need transportation.