CDL Program update

The standard curriculum for this 8-week program consists of 220 hours of instruction to include classroom, lab, range and over the road training.  Successful graduates are eligible to test for a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class “A” license, a will receive a Technical College Certificate of Credit from Georgia Piedmont Technical College.

This program is a special admissions program with specific start dates.

The CDL program is currently taking new applications.

Each CDL cohort consists of 16 slots (Day Class only) currently. To be considered for the Fall 2024, please complete the Commercial Truck Driving Application. Please keep in mind that the CDL program is on a first come, first serve basis because of high enrollment. We will only accept online applications for the 8 Week CDL A Commercial Truck Driving (CTD) program.

Program locations:

Regional Transportation Training Center
6720 Marbut Rd., Lithonia, GA 30058

Or

GPTC Newton Campus (D Bldg.)
8100 Bob Williams Pkwy, Covington, GA 30014

To apply please visit: https://gptc.my.site.com/apply/TX_SiteLogin?startURL=%2Fapply%2FTargetX_Base__Portal

 

When completing your Admissions application, please be sure to enter Commercial Truck Driving as the program of study on your application. Remember this program is first come, first serve. You will be required to submit the following documents to complete enrollment:

  1. GA Driver’s License
  2. Class A Learner’s Permit – Required and a DOT medical card
  3. High School, GED, or College Transcripts
  4. 7 Year Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
  5. One-time, non-refundable, $25 application fee – (The fee may vary).
  6. To qualify for financial aid, the student must be a resident of GA for (2) years – (Federal School Code – 016582)
  7. Financial Aid Online Link: https://studentaid.gov
  8. GPTC Financial Aid for more assistance: 404.297.9522 ext. 1107
  9. To qualify for enrollment, the student be must a resident of GA for (1) year
  10. Please send all documents to the Admissions Office: admissions@gptc.edu
  11. This program is a Technical Certificate: TCC
  12. Campus: Select DeKalb (For DeKalb and Newton County)
  13. The program of study: Commercial Truck Driving (CTD-61)
  14. Only (16) Students per semester- First come, First Serve.

Get your permit before July 26, 2024. Study!

https://dds.georgia.gov/dds-forms-and-manuals/manuals

For more details about the CDL program, please refer to this attachment.

Also, please consider entering other program like our Logistics Management TCC(s).  These certificate program will make you more marketable in the transportation industry. Please see the program information links below.

Logistics Management Technician TCC

Logistics Management Specialist TCC

If you have any questions, please contact us at 404-297-9522 ext. 1602 or at admissions@gptc.edu.