Truck Driver Training Program

Truck drivers deliver everything from automobiles to canned foods. Firms of all types rely on trucks for pickup and delivery of goods since no other form of transportation can deliver goods door to door.

Local Opportunities

Truck drivers and driver/sales workers hold more than 22,000 jobs in our area, with growth expected to continue.

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IS TRUCK DRIVER TRAINING RIGHT FOR YOU?

Prior to acceptance students must

• interview with a faculty member.
• be a United States citizen or a legal permanent resident.
• hold a valid driver’s license that is not currently suspended or pending a suspension.
• be at least 18 years of age to drive locally and at least 21 years of age to drive interstate.
• have no felony convictions involving a motor vehicle.
• be able to pass a physical examination and drug screen set by the Department of Transportation in which the student must have 20/40 vision in each eye with or without glasses, no defects or disease that would interfere with safe driving, no addictions to alcohol or drugs of any form, and be able to pass drug screening. This physical must be done two weeks prior to training.
• meet with program coordinator to discuss physical requirements of the program and job opportunities, if over 60 years of age.
• have a command of the English language, reading at or above the 10th grade level.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THE PROGRAM

State and federal regulations govern the qualifications and standards for truck drivers. The Truck Driver Training Certificate program, offered at SCTAC (formerly the Donaldson Center), trains truck drivers in

• long haul
• short haul
• local operations
• basics of over-the-road travel
• rules and regulations of the Department of Transportation

State and federal regulations dictate that drivers of trucks designed to carry 26,000 pounds or more must obtain a commercial driver's license (CDL) from the state of residence. Graduates of the program may qualify for a Class A CDL by passing the written test and demonstrating safe operation of a commercial truck.

Please call the Truck Driver Training offices at (864) 277-2845 for current class schedule.

1. Go to any campus or to the Admissions and Registration Center at McAlister Square to complete your application and take placement tests.
2. Select your preferred class session and attend the corresponding PASS session for that class. Come prepared to meet with a faculty member for an interview and learn more about the process to take this class.
   Classes fill up fast and seats are limited, so mark your calendar and begin the process early!
3. Meet with the advisor and pay all fees for the class.
   • We accept checks, money orders or cashier’s checks.

Professional Licensure and Certification Requirements

Students who are considering an academic program that may allow them to pursue professional licensure in another state are strongly encouraged to check that state’s information and contact the appropriate licensing agency for additional information and guidance before beginning the program.

Truck Driver Training 
Certificate in Applied Science

This ten-week program, offered at SCTAC (formerly the Donaldson Center), trains entry-level commercial truck drivers in long-haul, short-haul and local operations, basics for over-the-road travel, and the rules and regulations of the Department of Transportation.

Truck Driver Training details from our current catalog »

Program Coordinator
Jeffrey Davenport
(864) 277-2845
Jeffrey.Davenport@gvltec.edu