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Class A Commercial Driver License Program
Class A Commercial Driver License Program
at Academy of Truck Driving
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Students will be challenged and exposed to as many real-life situations as possible so that they will be road-ready and confident in their driving ability. Lessons include 10-speed shifting, backing, safety driving, and combination driving. This is an intense program with a primary emphasis on safe operations and accident prevention. Upon completion of the training, students' safety awareness will be expanded and they will have highly desirable skills for employment.
Training facilities are strategically located at the Port of Oakland/Oakland Army Base, in the hub of Oakland’s trucking activity. Training at this location routinely exposes our students to the realities and opportunities of the trucking industry. Instructors have extensive, long-term commercial driving experience and are certified by the State of California.
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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
Drive a tractor-trailer combination or a truck with a capacity of at least 26,001 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). May be required to unload truck. Requires commercial drivers' license. Includes tow truck drivers.
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Admissions
- Admission/Enrollment Requirements: Select ATD training program(s) and identify desired job outcome (CDL A or B)
- Provide a complete Application Packet to the Academy of Truck Driving: Completed ATD Student Application Provide ATD a copy of current valid California Class C driver's license, Copy of original Social Security Card, Copy of High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
- Ability to Benefit Test Results Original Current Driving Record (DMV Print out – H6) (Must be dated within 30 days of enrollment)
- Copy of Medical Examiner’s Report (DL 51) Copy of Medical Examiner’s Certificate Verification of negative DOT Drug Test Result (Must be dated within 30 days of enrollment)
- Copy of DMV Commercial Learner’s Permit (Expiration date must be dated no later than the estimated completion date of the program) Pay ATD full tuition or provide verification of funding agency tuition grant authorization letter.
- Complete ATD “Student Enrollment & Program Agreement” Register with ATD Career Center Job Developer