Class A CDL Program –

The 320- hour Tractor Trailer truck Driver course prepares students for entry into the Transportation & 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 & hazardous driving skills, and licensing requirements.

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Hours

Class A CDL Program –

320 Hours, approximately 2 months (8 weeks)

Day – 8:00am – 3:30pm

Cost

Estimated total cost may vary based on program start date and program class schedule.

Resident – $3,599.81

Non-Resident – $6,406.21

Testing requirements

CDL Learner’s Permit

Location

MTC Transportation & Logistics Center

3050 NE 36th Ave. Ocala, FL. 34479

(Located behind Booster Stadium)

Additional Forms & Steps to Apply

State of FL CDL Handbook (PDF & HTML)

CDL A and B enrollment checklist

Online Component

N/A

Program Highlights

STARTING SALARIES

Vary, ranging from:

$37,930 to $58,000*

*Based on local industry information.

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

(PDF – opens in a new window)

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

Jose I. Rivera | MTC
Richard Monroe | MTC

Steps To Enrollment

Step 1

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

Commercial Vehicle Driving (Class A)

Transportation & Logistics