The Commercial Truck Driving program prepares participants for employment in the field of transportation. The participant will learn Department of Transportation rules and regulations, Mississippi requirements for obtaining a commercial driver’s license, and the operations of a semi-tractor trailer. Courses include both classroom and hands-on equipment training.
Tuition includes the testing and equipment fee for the State of Mississippi CDL driving test administered at Co-Lin.
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Duration: 4 weeks of training, with a driving test scheduled the following week
Entrance Requirements:
Registration for the class is not complete until all application documents are submitted, and all fees are paid.
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- High School Graduate/GED equivalent
- CDL “Class A” Permit
Steps for obtaining a CDL “Class A” Permit:
- Register and complete the “Entry Level Drivers Training” online course: Click to register.
- Official Medical Examination Report Form MCSA-5875 (for Commercial Driver Medical Certification) completed and signed by participant AND medical examiner
- U.S. Department Of Transportation Drug And Alcohol Testing MIS Data Collection Form completed and signed by the participant and a certifying official
- Make permit test appointment online telegov.egov.com…
- Visit the MISSISSIPPI DRIVER SERVICE BUREAU (Hwy Patrol Office) for your assessment
- Submit a photo, copy, or scan of your CDL ” Class A” permit
Earned Credentials
- Students will be prepared for the road test plus skills assessment for a Class “A” (CDL) license.
- College completion certificate
- Entry Level Driver’s Training certification as required by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (theory and driving time)
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Entry-Level Driver Training Theory: Online Learning
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Entry-Level Driver Training Requirements for CDL Applicants: The new Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) regulations require that all entry-level drivers of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) receive training from a provider listed on FMCSA’s Training Provider Registry.
Beginning February 7, 2022, commercial driver’s license (CDL) applicants must have completed applicable entry-level driver training from a registered training provider to be eligible to take required skills or knowledge tests.
- Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
- Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
- Mississippi Driver’s Service Bureau
