Commercial Truck Driving Admissions Information
The Commercial Truck Driving program is a 6 to 9 week program (Monday – Friday) at Chattahoochee Tech that prepares students to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver’s License.
North Metro Campus
5198 Ross Road, Acworth, GA 30102.
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.
Space is limited and filled on a first come, first served basis. Submission of all required documents does not guarantee admission if class cohort is already full.
Depending on the class size in each cohort, the group may be divided into two smaller groups to ensure ample driving time for each student.
The Class A program consists of 3 courses*:
- CTDL 1010 – Fundamentals of Commercial Driving
- CTDL 1021 – Combine Vehicle Basic Operation & Range Work
- CTDL 1031 – Combination Vehicle Advanced Operations
The Class B program consist of 3 courses:
- CTDL 1010 – Fundamentals of Commercial Driving
- CTDL 1051–Straight Vehicle Basic Operation and Range Work
- CTDL 1061 – Straight Vehicle Advanced Operations
*Day and evening cohorts available.
- Financial Aid is available for the Commercial Truck Driving.
- Complete the GSFAPPS application to apply for financial aid including the HOPE GRANT and HOPE CAREER GRANT.
Ready to Apply?
Upcoming Day Class Dates: (6-7 week program depending on the semester)
Day class hours: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- Summer Class A
- May 26 - July 14
- Fall Class A
- August 17 - October 1
- Fall Class B
- October 7 – November 20
Upcoming Night Class Dates: (8-9 week program)
Night class hours: 4:30 PM – 10:00 PM
- Summer Class A
- May 26- July 21
- Fall Class A
- August 17- October 15
Important Requirement
Students must obtain a CDL Class A Learner’s Permit before applying to the program.
Your permit must be valid until the last day of your selected cohort. Permit testing will cover general knowledge, air brakes, and combination vehicle. Study materials can be acquired at your local Georgia Department of Driver Services.
Questions before you apply?
CDL Admissions Counselor
Email: CDL@ChattahoocheeTech.edu
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