(Class scheduling will be determined by the number of applicants)
Entry Level class for commercial truck driving carriers
Class Goals
Helping students obtain there class "A" Commercial Drivers License permit and to prepare them for there test taking procedure to obtain there permanent class "A" Commercial Drivers License.
Familiarization with the fundamentals of the operation
Familiarization with laws and regulation of Department of Transportation and Development, and Louisiana Department Motor Vehicle
Provide skills needed to operate a commercial truck and trailer
Minimum Requirements for starting student enrollment:
Student must complete an Admissions Application.
Student must possess a social security card.
Student must possess a valid driver's license prior to enrollment.
Student must pass the Department of Transportation physical exam and a drug test, also meet the requirements of the "Motor Carrier Federal Safety Regulations" (section#391 Qualification of Drivers)
Student must have a clean driving record. No more than 3 moving violations in a 3 year period with no more than 2 in the past year. Specifically "No" Driving Under the Influence (D.U.I.), "No" Driving While Intoxicated (D.W.I.) violations with in the last 5 years
Students with felony convictions will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis to help the applicants determine their probability of job place placement. (** Please also read E1 below helps clarify this statement)
(E1**)*Laws governing the transportation industry provide strict guidelines regarding drivers of vehicles, which cross state lines and international borders. Please contact an admissions representative for additional information.
Student must have verifiable work history going back 10 years unless precluded by age, in which case the history must go back to the time student left school. Periods of unemployment will also require verification.
Student must be 21 years old. Exceptions will be made for persons at least 18 years old who can prove ability to benefit from the program and can provide a verifiable pre-hire letter as a commercial driver.