Truck Driving

MISSION

The Truck Driving program is designed to enable the trainee to acquire a Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License. In addition to providing the knowledge and skills needed for licensure as a truck driver, the course seeks to instill in each student a sense of safety, integrity, responsibility and professionalism for the occupation.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must be at least 21 years of age; possess satisfactory reading ability and communicate effectively; pass a certified medical exam required by the Department of Transportation; pass drug-screening tests; have a good driving record as verified by the Department of Safety; and hold a valid driver’s license in the state of Tennessee. Before registering, students must obtain a Obtain Drivers Permit for Class A (DPA) by passing written tests at the Department of Motor Vehicles.

COURSE CONTENT

Units of instructions include customer relations; safety regulations; commercial driver license regulations; traffic law; road atlas and highway routes; instruments and cab controls; engine system; air brake systems; adverse weather conditions; clutch, gear and transmission patterns; coupling and uncoupling trailers; obstacle course and backing procedures; defensive driving; and on-the-road driving experiences.

CLASS “A” PROGRAM

COST OF TRAINING

REQUIREMENT

CONTACT & LOCATION

COST

Visit Training Facility

Extension Campus: 7204 Cockrill Bend, Nashville, TN 37209

N/A

Application for Enrollment

Admission Office: 100 White Bridge Rd

N/A

Obtain DOT Long Physical Exam

TUCA/TN Urgent Care Assoc. 339 White Bridge Rd Nashville TN

$70.00

Obtain Drivers Permit for Class A (DPA)

Dept of Safety (Various Locations)

$16.50

Obtain Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)

Dept of Safety, Foster Avenue

$5.00

Orientation & Pre-Qualification Drug Screen Test

Pay Fee at Main Campus

$49.00

Confirmation of Enrollment

Main Campus

N/A

Registration & Technology Access Fee

Main Campus

$564.00

Books - Due at Registration

Bookstore - Main Campus

$ 50.00

Operation/Maintenance Fee - Due at Registration

Main Campus

$200.00

Liability Insurance - Due at Registration

Pay Fee at Main Campus

$160.00

Class Materials

Faculty - Extension Campus

$5.50

Final Road Test Fee

Third Party Tester

$75.00

Fee for Commercial Drivers License (CDL)

Dept of Safety (Various Locations) Fees may vary/they are calculated by date of birth and how long they are issued.

$55.00 max

TOTAL ESTIMATED COST

 

$1250.00 (APPROX.)

Important Note:   All Costs are estimated and subject to change.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Responsibilities of the modern truck driver include being able to handle a tractor/semi-trailer under adverse road conditions or traffic, drive coast-to-coast or border-to-border, maintain a flexible work schedule including weekends and holidays, keep a daily log of activities and perform other paperwork as required, guarantee "on-time deliveries" to consignees and properly perform frequent inspections of equipment to minimize breakdowns and equipment related accidents.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Employment opportunities are numerous for both long-haul and local drivers. During the course of training, students will have the opportunity to talk with representatives from various trucking firms in the area. The beginning truck driver can expect to earn $40,000 per year or more. After a few years of driving experience, drivers may earn $60,000 or more in some environments.

TRAINING SCHEDULE:

Class hours: 7:45 a.m. – 2:15 p.m. (6 hours) Monday through Friday

For More Information Contact:

Gary Warren - Instructor Anderson "Al" Bentley - Instructor Phone - (615) 425-5603                      Phone - (615) 425-5604 GWarren@ttcnashville.edu                  ABentley@ttcnashville.edu

* Specialized Training, Class “B”, Busses, Refresher Courses, Classroom Training (Permit, Safety, Logs) Contact the Instructors 615-425-5603/5604

Information sessions will be held three times per year call (615) 425-5600 for times and dates.

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