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Commercial Truck Driving Certificate

CT61

Availability: North Metro Campus

Program Purpose: The purpose of the Commercial Truck Driving certificate program is to prepare students for careers in commercial truck driving. The program emphasizes specialized training in fundamentals of CTD, basic CTD operation, advanced CTD operation and a CTD internship with a company to provide advanced training, which focuses on developing driving skills.

Admission Requirements : For Regular Admission, an applicant must be at least 18 years of age*; complete an application; pay the application fee.

*The Commercial Truck Driving program prefers applicants to be 21 years of age or older. Students 18 to 20 years of age may operate a commercial truck only in the State of Georgia, and therefore, may have limited employment opportunities. 

Additionally, students must:

  • Have a current Class A CDL Learners’ Permit
  • Have a valid Georgia driver’s license
  • Pass the Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examination
  • Pass the Department of Transportation (DOT) drug test at Lake City Chiropractic
  • Obtain a 7-year certified Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) from the State of Georgia Highway Patrol
  • Not have any DUI, Reckless Driving, drug-related violations, or other serious violations (i.e.; repetitive offenses, multiple speeding tickets, super speeder tickets, open container violations, hit and run, driving without insurance/license, texting and/or failure to control devices). Certified MVR reports are subject for review and approval by the Associate Dean.  

This program is eligible for the HOPE Career Grant. For more information on the HOPE Career Grant, visit http://www.chattahoocheetech.edu/hope-career-grant/

Certificate Requirements

Program Courses

CTDL 1010Fundamentals of Commercial Driving

3
CTDL 1021Combination Vehicle Basic Operation and Range Work

3
CTDL 1031Combination Vehicle Advanced Operations

3

Total Credit Hours: 9