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Commercial Vehicle Driving, O.C.
Commercial Vehicle Driving, O.C.
at Florida Gateway College
Central Florida Catalog
The Commercial Vehicle Driving program prepares students for entry-level employment as a Truck Driver. The program focuses on all safety issues, federal rules, and regulations, providing one-on-one driving training instruction (one student per truck). The course is divided into three specific sections: orientation, hands-on training in operating a tractor-trailer, and street driving on specific routes. Upon completion, students are eligible to acquire a class “A” Commercial Driver License (CDL) and local or over-the-road job placement assistance.
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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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Be at least 18-years-old Applicants 18 to 21 years of age are only permitted to operate intrastate (only in Florida) once licensed Provide a copy of the Complete Florida DMV-Authorized Driving Record (fees apply to obtain the record) Available through Columbia County Tax Collector Office or online at www.floridadrivingrecord.com. Complete and pass a 10-panel drug screen before application submittal (fees apply) Meet Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) requirements to drive in Florida Individual truck lines may have additional requirements Be able to pass D.O.T. physical requirements to be employable Have Class “A” CDL training permit Resource: Florida Commercial Driver License Manual (July 2019) Submit an online application for admission to Florida Gateway College. Submit a Commercial Vehicle Training Program (Class A) Application