Commercial Truck Driving (CT61)  Technical Certificate of Credit

(Stand Alone & Embedded in Commercial Truck Driving & Owner Operator TCC)

Program Description:

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 of all types of roads. At the completion of the program, the student is administered the Georgia CDL Skills Exam.

Entrance date: Each semester

Program admission requirements:

Minimum Test Scores

Applicants must be at least 18 years old. Applicants must provide documentation of their Motor Vehicle Driving report that includes the past seven (7) years. The report cannot have more than 8 points or 4 moving violations and NO DUI’s in the past three (3) years. Applicant must provide documentation of: their Department of Transportation (DOT) physical; their negative DOT drug test; and Class A/P License (truck driver’s learner license). Fuel Surcharge, currently $185.00, is also due in addition to tuition and fees.

These items must be obtained no more than 30 days prior to the start of class and must be submitted on-time to the Office of Admissions. Applicants will not be accepted into the Commercial Truck Driving program if they fail to obtain these documents within the appropriate time-frame.

High School diploma or equivalent required for admission.

Credits required for graduation: 9