Commercial Vehicle Driving

Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
Commercial Vehicle Driving Program – 

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!

 

Steps to Enrollment Apply now

 

  • 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)

2024-2025 Commercial Vehicle Driving Cost Sheet

CDL Learner’s Permit

MTC Transportation & Logistics Center

3050 NE 36th Ave. Ocala, FL. 34479

(Located behind Booster Stadium)

State of FL CDL Handbook (PDF & HTML)

State of FL CDL Handbook Supplement (PDF)

CDL A & B Enrollment Check list

 

Program Highlights

STARTING SALARIES

Vary, ranging from:

$33,720 to $71,610*

*Based on state of Florida labor market statistics.

Employers

  • 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

Commercial Vehicle Driving Master Plan of Instruction

  • 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

INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS

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

CDL Testing Information

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

  • CDL Class-A driver
  • CDL Class-B driver

Business Advisors

  • John Brantley | Cheney Brothers Inc.
  • Donnie Graves | Windy Hill
  • Wanda Lasher | Jiffy Transport
  • Sonja Blunt | CareerSource CLM
  • Mark Williams | Marion County Board of County Commissioners Fleet Management\
  • Josh Kramer | Marion County Board of County Commissioners Fleet Management
  • Darren Park | City of Ocala
  • Richard Monroe | MTC

Steps To Enrollment

  • Step 1

    Complete & Submit Online Application.  Pay $20 non-refundable application fee.

    Please check AGE requirements before applying at https://mariontc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Program-Schedule-Age-Requirements.pdf

  • Step 2

    Submit paperwork to Student Services at the MTC campus. Provide copies of two officially recognized proofs of residency, copies of Driver’s License, and the Supplemental Program Packet.

    SUPPLEMENTAL PACKETS VARY – Attending an Information Session may be required for acceptance into the program.

  • Step 3

    Financial Aid application – www.fafsa.gov
    Complete FAFSA application and provide a Student Aid Report (SAR). MTC school code: 031039

  • Step 4

    You will be notified by program department of acceptance. You will be notified by Financial Aid of estimated funds available.

  • Step 5

    Pay fee and/or sign enrollment document to complete enrollment process in Student Fees.
    Seat in scheduled program is confirmed after Student Fees is completed.