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Commercial Truck Driving

Length: 8 weeks 

Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.


The Commercial Truck Driving program provides the knowledge to work in a high paying industry, in a short period of time. It will provide accessible, quality educational opportunities that will provide individuals with the knowledge, technical skills, and attitudes necessary to obtain entry-level employment in the commercial truck driving profession.

The goal of the certificate program is to produce graduates who are prepared for entry-level employment, upon licensure, as Class “A” commercial truck drivers. Program graduates are to be competent in the technical areas of hours-of-service regulations, vehicle inspection procedures, basic backing skills, defensive driving techniques, basic driving techniques, and recognition of driving environment hazards. This program creates a foundation for your success.

Reid State Technical College accomplish this by providing students with a comprehensive technical training in the core area of Commercial Truck Driving. The occupational skill preparation is designed to meet the Alabama Law Enforcement Standards and American Association of Motor Vehicle Administration recognized skill standards. The college will ensure program quality through internal certification of graduate competencies and external licensure of graduates by the Alabama Law Enforcement Department of Public Safety.

Note: This course is not offered for college credit at Reid State Technical College. 

Program Contact

Clarinda Mixon                      Instructional Support Specialist Email: cmixon@rstc.edu              Phone: 251-578-1313 Ext. 101      Fax: 251-578-5355

   APPLY NOW FOR OUR NEXT 8-WEEK CDL CLASS

     Class starts at both sites.

   March 11 - May 9, 2024 

                                                                                                 May 20 - July 18, 2024

                                                                                            August 5 - October 3, 2024

                                                                                        October 14 - December 12, 2024                 

ALL CHECKLIST ITEMS AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE MUST BE SUBMITTED TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO CLASS START DATE!!!

 

Please submit complete application and supporting documents to Clarinda Mixon at cmixon@rstc.edu.

ADMISSIONS CHECKLIST

Requirements

  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • A copy of your valid State Driver’s License
  • A copy of your CDL Class A Learner’s Permit
  • A Current Motor Vehicle Report (MVR):
    • Obtained 30 days before the start date of class
    • To obtain your MVR, go to https://alabamadl.alea.gov (The cost is approximately $6 and must be paid by debit or with credit card directly to them.)
  • A valid Department of Transportation (DOT) Physical
  • Current Drug Screening:
    • Full Blood Panel Screening required
    • Obtained 30 days before the start date of class
  • TABE scores

Adult Education Enrollment

  • By checking this box, the applicant hereby provides permission for his/her data to be exchanged with other education, state, and workforce agencies for the purpose of verifying outcomes, performance, and credentials related to postsecondary education/training and employment or other services that are provided by Adult Education.   https://aed.cc.al.us/

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

THIS IS A NON-CREDIT PROGRAM.  FAFSA (PELL GRANT) IS NOT ACCEPTED.

If you need financial assistance for this program, we have several available options below.

 

Veteran’s Administration Programs and Rehabilitations Services

  • Christy Goodwin, Director of Financial Aid
    • 251-578-1313 ext. 107

 

Alabama Career Center – WIOA assistance

  • Andalusia Career Center 
    • 334-347-0044
  • Bay Minette Career Center 
    • 251-937-4161
  • Brewton Career Center 
    • 251-867-4376 ext.85233
  • Foley Career Center 
    • 251-943-1575 ext. 85451
  • Greenville Career Center 
    • 334-382-3128
  • Monroeville Career Center 
    • 251-575-3894

 

Adult Education Services - Employment Preparation for Career Pathways Services (200%)

 

WIOA Youth Program - Ages 16-24

  • Jazzma Seay, WIOA Case Manager
    • 251-578-1313 ext. 133

THIRD PARTY COMMERCIAL TRUCK DRIVING TESTING

Third Party CDL testing is provided on the RSTC Main Campus at 100 Hwy 83, Evergreen AL and on the RSTC Monroeville Commercial Truck Driving Site at 188 C Sheffield Road, Monroeville, AL.  Individuals interested in scheduling a CDL exam must contact the Third-Party examiner (contact information below). 

Requirements for third party testing are:

  • Contact the RSTC Third Party Examiner to schedule exam
  • Submit payment for testing fee to the College's Cashier (payment must be submitted in-person)

Third Party Examiner Contact

Evergreen: Will Richerson  Email: jricherson@rstc.edu                                Phone: 251-578-1313 Ext. 154

Monroeville: Chad Jerkins  Email: chad.jerkins@rstc.edu                          Phone: 251-743-2553 or 251-578-1313 Ext. 101

CDL REFRESHER COURSE

A complete application for the commercial truck driving refresher course must include:

  • a completed admission application
  • a valid driver license
  • a DOT medical card
  • an MVR (motor vehicle driving record)

Locations

Main Campus:

PO Box 588

100 Hwy 83

Evergreen, AL 36401

PH: 251-578-1313

Reid State Technical College

Monroeville Commercial Truck Driving Site

Instructional Service Center

188 C Sheffield Road

Monroeville, AL 36460

PH: 251-743-2553

Fall '22 CDL Graduates

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