Commercial Driving - Class A Certificate (CT61)

The Commercial Driving - Class A certificate program provides basic training in the principles and skills of commercial truck operation.  Safe operating practices are integrated into the development of driving skills on the road.  Each student must demonstrate proficiency in required behind-the-wheel (BTW) skills such as operating a commercial vehicle safely on public roads through a variety of maneuvers.  At the completion of the program, the student is administered the Georgia CDL Skills Exam for a Class A or Class A automatic restricted license.

Employment Opportunities

Program graduates are prepared for employment with local and over-the-road transportation companies.

Accreditation/Approval

The Commercial Driving - Class A program is regulated by the Georgia Department of Driver Services, P.O. Box 80447, Conyers, Georgia 30013, Phone 866.754.3687. Graduates are eligible to take the Georgia Commercial Driver’s License examination.

Admissions Criteria

  • Submit a completed application and application fee;
  • Be at least 18 years of age;
  • A Class A CDL learner's permit is required prior to enrolling in the program; 
  • Must hold current valid driver’s license from state of residence;
  • Must have a satisfactory 7 year Motor Vehicle Report (MVR). The MVR cannot have more than 8 points or 4 moving violations and no DUI in the last 3 years.  The MVR must be dated within 30 days of the program start date.
  • Meet the following assessment requirements:
Test Reading Writing Numerical Algebra
Accuplacer 36 30 23 NA
Accuplacer (Next Gen) 218 222 223 NA
Compass 70 32 26 NA
SAT 16 15 18 NA
SAT 270 280 310 NA
ACT 14 13 14 NA
ASSET 37 38 32 NA
PSAT 16 15 18 NA
GED NA 145 145 NA
TABE 461 NA 442 NA

Additional Information

  • Applicants must be at least 18 years of age with a Class C License in order to apply for admission to the CTD program.  Persons 18 to 21 years of age may obtain a Commercial Driver’s License but will be restricted to drive only in their state of residence.
  • A Class A CDL learner’s permit is required prior to enrolling in the program.
  • This program is offered in Evans County at the Evans Technical Education Complex in Hagan, Georgia and in Screven County at the Commercial Truck Complex on Rocky Ford Road, Sylvania, GA
  • The Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulates commercial driver licensing and requires a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical and drug test prior to the issuance of a commercial driver’s license (CDL) or learners permit, which is required prior to acceptance into the program.
  • Random drug testing is required during the course of the Commercial Driving - Class A program (FMCSA Regulations 382.305 and 391, subpart E).
  • Upon completion of the program, students will be prepared to sit for the CDL license.
  • Items completed as a part of orientation:
  • Must submit Department of Transportation (DOT) physical
  • Must submit Department of Transportation (DOT) drug screen

Commercial Driving - Class A Curriculum

The curriculum for the Commercial Driving - Class A certificate program is designed for the semester system. A student may enter the program any semester. To graduate, Commercial Driving - Class A certificate-seeking students must earn a minimum of 9 semester credit hours. The program requires a minimum of 195 contact hours and generally takes 1 semester to complete.

Program Courses

Occupational Courses (9 Credits)

CTDL 1010Fundamentals of Commercial Driving

3

CTDL 1021Combination Vehicle Basic Operation & Range Work

3

CTDL 1031Combination Vehicle Advanced Operations

3

Program Costs

Tuition ($132 per credit hour): $1,188

Fees ($385 per semester): $385

Books/Supplies: $150

Fuel Surcharge: Miscellaneous Expenses (click to find fee)

DOT Physical: Miscellaneous Expenses (click to find fee)

DOT Drug Screen: Miscellaneous Expenses (click to find fee)

DDS Exam Fee: Miscellaneous Expenses (click to find fee)

(Costs are estimates and are subject to change.)