Baraka Academy instructors must meet all applicable federal and State of Indiana qualification requirements for the instruction they provide. Behind-the-wheel instructors must possess the appropriate Commercial Driver's License and applicable endorsements for the vehicle and type of training being provided and must satisfy applicable instructor experience and qualification requirements.

Faculty must demonstrate competency in the subjects they teach, including commercial motor vehicle safety, applicable federal and state regulations, vehicle systems, pre-trip inspection, air-brake procedures, basic vehicle control, range operations, and other assigned commercial driver training competencies.

Baraka Academy maintains documentation of instructor qualifications and requires instructors to maintain all licenses, credentials, medical qualifications, and other documentation applicable to their instructional responsibilities.

No prior commercial driving experience is required. Applicants must meet Baraka Academy admission and enrollment requirements and provide required identity, licensing, medical, and eligibility documentation by established deadlines.

Students must be physically and legally eligible to participate in the training activities assigned to them and must maintain applicable eligibility requirements throughout the program. Students are required to comply with Baraka Academy safety requirements, equipment restrictions, student policies, and instructor directions.

Before participating in behind-the-wheel or other safety-sensitive training activities, students must provide all licensing, medical, eligibility, and other documentation required for their stage of training. Students must promptly report any change that may affect their eligibility or ability to participate safely.

Baraka Academy accepts applications on a rolling basis throughout the year for upcoming training cohorts. Enrollment is subject to applicant eligibility, completion of required enrollment and eligibility documentation, available program capacity, instructor availability, and scheduled cohort start dates.

Applicants are encouraged to complete all enrollment requirements before the published start date of their desired cohort. If a cohort reaches capacity, qualified applicants may be offered enrollment in the next available cohort.