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

 

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

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)

 

MTC Transportation & Logistics Center

3050 NE 36th Ave. Ocala, FL. 34479

(Located behind Booster Stadium)

CDL Learner’s Permit – Class A

State of FL CDL Handbook (PDF & HTML)

State of FL CDL Handbook Supplement (PDF)

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