2019-2020 College Catalog

Commercial Truck Driving TCC

Program Description (Major Code: CT61)

The Commercial Truck Driving Certificate Program provides basic training in the principles (classroom) and skills of commercial truck operations (on driving range and over-the-road). At the completion of the program, the student is administered the Georgia CDL Skills Exam by the Georgia Department of Drivers Services.

Admissions Requirements

  • Must be 18 years of age.
  • Must submit current 7 year MVR with no more than 8 points (or 5 points in one year) or 4 moving violations.
  • Must have valid Georgia Driver's License and Class A Combination Vehicle Learner’s Permit.
  • Must pass USDOT Physical and Drug Screen.
  • Official high school or GED transcript is not required to apply, however, you must complete and provide the official high school or GED transcript as a requirement for graduation. No credential will be awarded until the official transcript is received in the Office of Enrollment Services
  • Achievement of minimum program admission scores in Reading, English, and Math.
  • Transfer of previous post-secondary credits will be determined by the Office of Enrollment Services.

Student Performance/Graduation Requirements: Students must maintain a 2.0 grade point average and complete all required courses to graduate.

Course Outline

Curriculum

Occupational Courses (9 Credits)

CTDL 1010Fundamentals of Comm Driving

3

CTDL 1020Combin Vehicle Oper&Range Work

2

CTDL 1030Combination Veh Adv Operations

4

Minimum Program Length in Semester Terms: 1 Credit

Estimated Program Cost: $1,776

Additional Program Costs of $404 to cover the following:

  • 7 year MVR 
  • USDOT Physical
  • USDOT Drug Screening
  • State Motor Vehicle Exams
  • CDL License Fee
  • Fuel Surcharge

Drug/Alcohol Lecture (Mandatory) - $20 per student