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Commercial Truck Driving Program – Class A

Commercial Truck Driving Program – Class A  at Georgia Piedmont Technical College

Commercial Truck Driving Program – Class A

at Georgia Piedmont Technical College

Atlanta Catalog

The standard curriculum for this 8-week program consists of 220 hours of instruction including classroom, lab, range, and an equivalent of 750 miles over the road. Each cohort consists of 16 slots (Day Class) currently. To be considered for the fall semester 2023 (October cohort), please complete the CDL interest link. Please keep in mind that the CDL program is on a first-come, first-serve basis because of high enrollment. We are truly sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused. We will contact you once the CDL application portal has reopened.

Leads to

$54.3k careers

Costs

$900

Takes

2 Months
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Example Career

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.

Transportation, Distribution, & Logistics
Conventional
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$37,440

$54,320

$76,780

$18

$26.12

$36.91

Admissions

   Driver's license

This program is a special admissions program with specific start dates. Class Size Limit: 16 In addition to GPTC’s admissions requirements, this program requires the following to enroll:

  • Valid Georgia Driver’s License
  • 7-Year motor vehicle report
  • Class “A” Learner’s Permit (must obtain prior to orientation/registration)

Who do I Contact?

495 North Indian Creek Drive
Clarkston, GA 30021

Quick Facts

Location:  Clarkston, GA

Type:  Short-term training 0-6 months

Format:  In-Person

Hours:  Part-time

Age:  18 and up

Requirements:  Driver's license