Below are the steps for the CDL Program, please complete steps in the following order:

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 your certified 7 year Motor Vehicle Report:
   
   • 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:
     • Spring March 12 (night class) = MVR January 11
     • Spring March 26 (day class) = MVR January 25
     • Summer May 27 (day class)= MVR March 28
     • Summer May 27 (night class) = MVR March 28
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 – will be sent to the CDL Admissions office by Lake City Chiropractic once completed.
   • 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.
   • Earliest Day to Drug Test:
     • Spring March 12 (night class) = Drug Test: February 10
     • Spring March 26 (day class) = Drug Test: February 24
     • Summer May 27 (day class)= Drug Test: April 28
     • Summer May 27 (night class)= Drug Test: April 28
6. The first 25 (day) and 16 (night) students per cohort date to complete all items about will be admitted to the Chatt Tech’s Commercial Truck Driving Program. Once registered for your classes, you will be notified to make your payment in your Admissions Letter.