Below are the steps for the CDL program:

1. Complete and submit the Commercial Truck Driving Application Form.
   
   • The application form requires an upload of TWO items:
     • Current unexpired Georgia Driver’s License. Copies of temporary paper licenses will not be accepted.
     • CDL Class A Learner’s Permit. Your permit can be obtained at any DMV office and it must be valid until the final date of your cohort. Study materials can be acquired at your local Georgia Department of Driver Services.  Permit testing will cover general knowledge, air brakes, and combination vehicle.
2. Complete the GSFAPPS application to apply for financial aid including the HOPE GRANT and HOPE CAREER GRANT. Please allow up to seven business days to process your financial aid application.
3. Once you are within 60 days of the cohort start date, submit the next TWO required items below:
   
   • Certified 7-year Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) must be submitted using the CDL MVR Upload Form. The certified 7-year Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) must be acquired in person, at a Georgia Department of Driver Services facility. Reports must not include any moving or non-moving violations. Serious Georgia Commercial Disqualifications must include a reinstatement date or be completely cleared from the Certified Motor Vehicle Report. All certified MVR reports are reviewed for approval by college personnel.
   • Earliest Day to get MVR:
     • Earliest Day to get MVR:
       • Summer May 20 (evening) class = MVR: March 21
       • Summer June 10 (day) class = MVR: April 11
4. After your MVR has been approved, please obtain your DOT Physical:
   • DOT Physicals must be valid until the final day of your CDL cohort. We recommend using our approved facility (Lake City Chiropractic) to obtain your DOT physical. Lake City is 2 miles from the North Metro campus and will electronically send your results to Chatt Tech.
   • If another facility is used or you already have your physical done, the long form (form MCSA-5875, all pages) and medical card must be emailed to CDL@ChattahoocheeTech.edu.
   • Students have the option to wait and obtain both their DOT physical and Drug Test at the same time but you must wait until it is within 30 days of the cohort start date.
5. Once you have completed the steps above, you will be contacted via email with details on how to schedule your drug test appointment with our approved facility – Lake City Chiropractic:
   • FMCSA Drug Test – must be submitted using the FMCSA Drug Test Upload Form
   • Earliest Day to Drug Test:
     • Summer May 20 (evening) class = Drug Test: April 23
     • Summer June 10 (day) class = Drug Test: May 14
   • Admission to the CDL program is first come, first serve basis. If a class fills prior to completion of your admissions process, you will be notified about the next possible class session. Once registered for your classes, you will be notified to make your payment
6. The first 24 students per cohort date to complete all items above will be admitted to Chatt Tech’s Commercial Truck Driving program. Once registered for your classes, you will be notified to make your payment.