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 on all types of roads. The CTD program prepares the student for the Georgia CDL Skills Exam.
Licensure Information
Graduates of the Commercial Truck Driving program are eligible for licensure testing by the Georgia Department of Driver Services.
Admission Requirements
| Minimum Required Age |
18 |
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| High School Diploma or GED Required |
No |
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| Placement Scores for Regular Admission (Accuplacer) |
English |
Reading |
Math |
Algebra |
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30 |
36 |
23 |
N/A |
Other Conditions for Admission
Prospective students should be advised that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSA) regulates commercial driver licensing and requires a DOT physical and drug test and satisfactory MVR prior to the issuance of a 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 CTD program.
Location(s)
Baxley
Golden Isles
Waycross
Required Courses:
| CTDL 1010 | Fundamentals of Commercial Driving | 3 |
| CTDL 1020 | Combination Vehicle Basic Operation & Range Work | 2 |
Choose one of the following courses:
Total Credit Hours: 9