(520) 206-4500
www.pima.edu

Truck Driver Training
Program Highlights:
• Small classes, individualized attention
• Hands-on, over-the-road training instruction
• Experienced Pima Community College
instructors
• Career placement assistance during and after
training
• Day and weekend training schedules
• Earn eight college credits
• CDL testing on-site
• Team-oriented learning environment
Salary Range*
General Freight/Specialized Freight Driver
Average earnings** $39,623 (2011)

Program Overview

The Commercial Truck Driving certificate program provides basic training in the principles and skills of commercial truck operations. The program is based on the definition of a truck driver as one who operates a commercial motor vehicle of all different sizes and descriptions on all types of roads. At the completion of the program, the student is administered the Georgia CDL Skills Exam.

Entrance Requirements

*Submit a completed application and application fee;

*Be at least 18 years of age;

*Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript if applicable;

*Submit official college transcripts, if applicable;

*Present acceptable SAT, ACT, or CPE scores taken within the last 60 months, or acceptable COMPASS or ASSET scores taken within the last 60 months. Documentation on a college transcript of successful completion of appropriate courses from a regionally accredited college or university may be accepted in lieu of test scores.

*Students are required to submit a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical and drug test, as well as a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Report.

*18-20 year olds may take the CDL program; however, they are only allowed to drive a commercial truck in Georgia.

*Students enrolled in Commercial Truck Driving must acquire APs by the 6th day of class to receive credit for CTDL 1010.

*Students must pay the surcharge fee by the 6th day to continue into CTDL 1020/1030.

*Beginning with the third attempt, students will be accessed a testing fee of $50 for the CDL licensure exam.

Are you looking for a career in Commercial Truck Driving?

The Commercial Truck Driving program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare graduates for employment as a commercial truck driver.

The program provides learning opportunities which introduce, develop, and reinforce occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement.

Completion of the program of study leads to a certificate in Commercial Truck Driving.

Upcoming Classes:

Day Classes: Monday – Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Night classes: Monday – Thursday 5:00 . – 10:00 p.m.
Locations: Carrollton, Greenville, LaGrange, and Newnan

Please Note: LaGrange Campus CTD: East Campus building D room D-111.

CT61: Commercial Truck Driving TCC
The Commercial Truck Driving certificate program provides basic training in the principles and skills of commercial truck operations. The program is based on the definition of a truck driver as one who operates a commercial motor vehicle of all different sizes and descriptions on all types of roads. At the completion of the program, the student is administered the Georgia CDL Skills Exam.
NOTE: Applicants must be 18 years of age by program admission date. After ASSET/COMPASS scores (and learning support scores if needed) are complete, students should have all the necessary paper work completed and ready to turn in on the first day of class.
Prospective students should be advised that the Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulates commercial driver licensing and requires a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical and drug test and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Report prior to the issuance of a commercial drivers license
(CDL) or learners permit, which is required prior to beginning in-the-truck training. Further, random drug testing is required during the course of the Commercial Truck Driving program (FMCSA Regulations 382.305 and 391, subpart E). Students are responsible for the cost of all drug screenings and
MVR.
Career Opportunities
Graduates may seek employment as Commercial Truck Drivers or related employment. Applicants must be 18 years of age for employment as an intrastate driver and 21 years of age for employment as an interstate driver.
Program graduates who are under the age of 21 may drive a commercial truck only in Georgia; therefore, Career Opportunities may be limited until graduates reach the age of 21.
Credit Required for Completion:
Minimum of 10 credit hours
Curriculum
Program Course Credits
Occupational Courses
______ CTDL 1010 Fundamentals of Commercial Driving 3
______ CTDL 1020 Combination Vehicle Basic Operation and Range Work 3
______ CTDL 1030 Combination Vehicle Advanced Operations 4
-or
______ CTDL 1040 Commercial Driving Internship (3)

Offered at the Following Campuses

• Butts County Center
• Flint River Campus

Program Overview

The Commercial Truck Driving certificate program provides basic training in the principles and skills of commercial truck operations. The program is based on the definition of a truck driver as one who operates a commercial motor vehicle of all different sizes and descriptions on all types of roads. At the completion of the program, the student is administered the Georgia CDL Skills Exam.

Entrance Requirements

Minimum Required Age: 18 High School Diploma or GED Required: No

Contact:
J. Erik Storm
770-504-7590

FREE Intro to Commercial Truck Driving Class

Oconee Fall Line Technical College’s Commercial Truck Driving (CTD) program will be offering FREE classes to any one interested in starting a great career.

This class will give you information on completing the application process, requirements for entering the CTD program at Oconee Fall Line Technical College (OFTC), and study tips for taking the Georgia Department of Driver’s Services Class A Permit test.

Participants will also get an opportunity to talk to an instructor to advise them on job availability, pay and hiring standards.

OFTC’s Introduction to Commercial Truck Driving class is offered every Tuesday at 5pm in Dublin and Sparta and every Thursday at 5pm in Louisville and Sandersville.

For more information about Commercial Truck Driving at OFTC, please contact the transportation center at (478)553-2408.

Overview

North Georgia Technical College’s Commercial Truck Driving (CTD) program offers both men and women excellent employment opportunities. As a commercial truck driver, you may work alone or with a team, see the state or see the country, work for others or be your own boss – the opportunities are endless!

The need for trained commercial truck drivers is always high. The industry needs qualified, experienced people. As a graduate of the NGTC CTD program, you will be well qualified to meet the demands of the industry. Students will be taught by instructors with over 50 years of combined experience, will log between 700 and 750 miles of both day and night driving, and, upon graduation, will have passed an on-site driving test.

NGTC’s CTD program is equipped with a new, state-of-the-art driving simulator with three 42″ plasma screens. This equipment provides the students with an opportunity to gain experence in handling real situations that they may encounter on the road, before ever actually getting out on the highway to drive. Our fleet consists of eight daycab and sleeper trucks. All of the trucks are 1999 or new models with the newest being a 2006 International Eagle. Trailers you will be pulling consist of Tanker, Flatbed, Lowboy and Drybox, and Refeer models from 40′ to 53′.

Contact:  Bruce Lane  – 706-754-7733

Commercial Truck Driving – CT61

The Commercial Truck Driving Technical Certificate of Credit provides basic training in the principles and skills of commercial truck operations. The program is based on the definition of a truck driver as one who operates a commercial motor vehicle of all different sizes and descriptions on all types of roads. At the completion of the program, the student is administered the Georgia CDL Skills Exam.

Offered at the Following Campus

Tifton Campus

Program Requirements

*Minimum Required Age: 18

*High School Diploma or GED Required: No

*Minimum Test Scores – COMPASS: Reading – 46; English – 15; Mathematics – 17; Algebra – NA

 Contact:
Richard Tucker
229-386-3490

Commercial Truck Driving

Commercial Truck DrivingGolden Triangle Campus
Course Curriculum can be viewed from the College Catalog.
The Commercial Truck Driving Program is an eight week program which prepares the graduate to enter the commercial truck driving industry as an over-the-road driver. This program is a combination of classroom, lab, and actual road driving for students. The course covers such areas as: safety, DOT rules and regulations, proper shifting techniques, pre-trip inspections, map reading, log books, handling of paperwork, cargo handling, two-lane driving, four-lane driving, night driving and metro driving. Students will be trained driving conventional and cabover tractors pulling loaded and empty vans and flatbed trailers.This program places great emphasis on preparing students for today’s truck driving industry. Today, truck drivers must be prepared and well-trained to meet the increased demands of the modern and competitive transportation industry. New Federal laws such as the C.D.L. license will aid in the process of “weeding out” drivers with poor safety records. Trucking companies will be willing to offer increased driver benefits and pay to keep good drivers. Modern, well-equipped trucks with such options as air conditioning, air-ride suspension, air-ride cabs and satellite communications are definitely the wave of the future in driver convenience and comfort. EMPLOYMENT OUTLOOK: Excellent. Graduates are in demand for immediate hire by well-known trucking companies. These employment opportunities should continue to grow. Most of the demand continues to come from large carriers with 48 state authority. Most of the rigs are 5 axle rigs, 80,000 GVW. Driver demand continues to be strong for van or flatbed drivers. Want more information? Use our Information Request form and submit it to us by Email. We can reply by U.S. Mail, Email or telephone. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Students who enroll in Commercial Truck Driving at East Mississippi Community College are required to meet the following admission requirements: Submit an application for admission to the Admissions Office. The students must be a high school/GED graduate or have completed the tenth grade, and must show “Ability to Benefit” by appropriate performance on the Test of Adult Basic Education, Level A. Call 243-1926 for testing. Must submit an official high school transcript/college/GED transcript. Must be able to pass Department of Transportation Physical Requirements.** Must hold a VALID driver’s license. Must present driver’s history from state of residence for the previous five years.** Must have satisfactory driving record: must not have any driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) within the last five years; no reckless driving, failure to heed a traffic control device, or failure to yield violation in the previous three years; and must not have more than two speeding tickets within the previous three years and no speeding violations 15 MPH in excess of the posted limit within the previous three years. Must be at least 23 years old.*** **The DOT Physical and the Motor Vehicle Report will be turned in to the school prior to start of class. ***A person at least 21 years of age may attend if they can bring a statement, on company letterhead stationary, saying that “upon successful completion of the course, the company will employ the person as a truck driver. NOTE: Students who lack entry level skills in Math, English, Science, etc. will be provided related studies. Course Descriptions can be viewed from the College Catalog. For more information on the program, contact Student Services at 243-1926 or 243-1925.

Middle Georgia Technical College
80 Cohen Walker Drive
Warner Robins, GA 31088
(478) 988-6850 / (800) 474-1031

Applicants must be at least 18-years old. 18-20 year olds are limited to driving within the State of Georgia only (per DOT Regulations) until the age of 21. To be admitted, applicants should complete the following steps:
1. Submit an application for admission, along with a $15 non-refundable application fee.
2. Take the COMPASS placement test and make the following minimum scores of:

• Math 24
• English 23
• Reading 67

3. You must pay the $55.00 Instructional & Technology fee the day you register for the course.
4. You must possess a valid Georgia driver’s license and a valid GA. Class “AP” CDL Learners Permit*
5. Take and pass a DOT physical examination.*
6. Take and pass a DOT drug test.*
7. Provide a copy of your driving record (MVR) for the past 7 years.* (PICK UP A FREE COPY OF THE “GA COMMERCIAL DRIVER’S MANUAL AND BRING IT WITH YOU TO CLASS.)
8. Disqualifications:

• More than 8 points on your driving record
• More than 4 moving violations in the last 3 years
• A DUI within the last 3 years

CTD COURSE REQUIREMENTS_/_ STUDENTS DOT PHYSICAL, DRUG SCREEN, 7-YEAR MOTOR VEHICLE REPORT AND THEIR GA. CDL CLASS “AP” LEARNERS PERMIT ARE DUE ON THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS.
The CTD Program consists of three blocks of training:
1. CTDL-1010 Fundamentals of Commercial Truck Driving
2. CTDL-1020 Basic Operation of a Commercial Motor Vehicle
3. CTDL-1030 Advanced Operation of a Commercial Motor Vehicle
**NOTE: Random Drug and Alcohol testing will be conducted during the class session**

CONTACT:

John T. Barfield
CTD Program Chairman
478-988-6800 Ext 4091
jbarfield@middlegatech.edu

Credit Programs

Commercial Truck Driving (Class A)

The truck driving program is designed to address the needs of the trucking industry in Georgia. It provides basic training in the skills of commercial truck operations.

Commercial Straight Truck & Passenger Driving (Class B)

This course will train the students to operate commercial straight trucks and passenger driving. The program includes delivery trucks, route trucks, concrete mixers, tankers, dump trucks, buses, etc.