Tools for Truck Driving School

Tools you will need to find, sign up and complete Truck driver training and obtain your Class A CDL.

Find the right School

Research the following to find the school for you.

1. Cost - $1000 to $6000

2. Location – Close to home, do they provide transportation and lodging?

3. Placement – Are they sponsored by a company? Do they have placement?

4. Course Length – 14 days to 3 months, weekends, and nights?

5. Certification – PTDI certified?

Getting your Class A Permit

Use these steps to help you obtain you permit.

1. Go to nearest Motor Vehicle Department for study books on the following:
   General Knowledge
   Air Brakes Combination
   Vehicle Utilize practice quizzes

2. Take the tests – All three need to be taken, you can take one at a time if you wish.

3. You did it, your half way there!

D.O.T Physical and Drug Screen

A medical card is needed in order to get behind the wheel.

1. Some schools will provide this for you.

2. Medical Card – 1 yr. certified or 2yr. Certified. A must!

3. Occupational Health Clinics and some General practice can provide you with getting your medical card and Drug Screen.

Going to School

Final checklist

1. Researched your final pick

2. Have Class A Permit

3. Have DOT medical card

4. You meet hiring qualifications

Hiring Qualifications

Use these steps to make sure you are going to be a hirable driver.

1. Check your Driving record; most companies allow no more than three moving violations in the past three years.

2. Accidents, do you have any, were they your fault. Companies will want accident reports.

3. Any D.U.I’s or felonies, due to insurance issues, a lot of companies will disqualify a driver for having either. However; if you have a DUI at least 5 years old you stand a better chance, though it will make your search difficult.

4. DOT requires at least three years of work history, trucking companies for the most part require 10 years. Get your facts together to make it easier for the company to hire you.

5. You must be over 21 to run interstate commerce, some companies require the driver to be at least 23 years old.