The 320-hour Tractor Trailer Truck Driver course prepares students for entry into the Transportation, Distribution and Logistics industry. Students explore career opportunities and requirements of a professional tractor trailer driver. Students study vehicle safety, accident prevention, operating regulations, cargo handling, documentation procedures, pre-trip preparation, vehicle inspection, maintenance, service, control procedures, backing, coupling, uncoupling, maneuvering, road and hazardous driving skills, and licensing requirements. New!!! Earn your CDL faster by testing when you complete the competencies and are ready to test! Learn at your pace! Complete the program in 4 to 8 weeks!
A minimum age of 18 is required to enter this course, recommend at least 21 years old
Must meet D.O.T. requirements to drive in Florida and have a Class “A” learner’s permit
Must pass D.O.T. physical (validation for 1 or 2 years), and provide a copy of the physical
Have no more than 6 points on their driving license in the last 36 months
Pass D.O.T. Drug Screening. (Subject to random drug and alcohol screenings.)
No fleeing/eluding of law enforcement convictions
NO DUI convictions (60 months)
Non-driving and driving felony conviction(s) are reviewed on a case -by-case basis
Submit to a driving record review. (minimum 7 years)
Class A CDL Program –
320 Hours, approximately 2 months (8 weeks)
Earn your CDL faster by testing when you complete the competencies and are ready to test! Learn at your pace and complete the program in 4 to 8 weeks.
Day – 7:30am – 6:00pm
Upcoming Classes Starting
7/8/24 – 8/29/24,
8/26/24 – 10/21/24,
10/14/24 – 12/12/24,
1/7/25 – 3/5/25,
2/26/25 – 4/29/25,
4/16/25 – 6/11/25
Estimated total cost may vary based on program start date and program class schedule.
$3,735.61
(**All fees subject to change)
MTC Transportation & Logistics Center
3050 NE 36th Ave. Ocala, FL. 34479
(Located behind Booster Stadium)
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- Vehicle safety
- Basic and hazardous driving skills
- Handling equipment and cargo
- Dealing with various transmissions
- Operating regulations and documentation procedures
- Pre-trip, preparation, and maintenance
- Backing, docking, and maneuvering
Vary, ranging from:
$33,720 to $71,610*
*Based on state of Florida labor market statistics.
Commercial Driver’s License Class “A”
Commercial Driver’s License Class “B”
(Passing grade of final pre-trip, skills, and road test required to test for CDL license.)
Marion Technical College also offers CDL Class A, & B Testing
R & L Global Logistics Inc.
Windy Hill Foliage Inc.
CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion
Jiffy Transport Inc.
Marion County Board of County Commissioners – Fleet Management
Capris Furniture
Raney’s Truck Center
- CDL Class-A driver
- CDL Class-B driver