About
The Truck Driving program prepares students to pass the Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) test. The program includes instruction in Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, as well as, logging procedures required by DOT and the trucking industry. The course provides actual experience in backing, driving on secondary roads, interstate roads, highways, and city streets. Students must have a CDL permit to start in the program.
Class Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 AM to 2:30 PM
* Skills day class times are 8 AM to 5 PM.
Overview
| Information | Detail |
|---|---|
| Time Commitment | Part Time |
| Typical Program Length | 2 Months |
| Clock Hours | 222 |
| Class Type | Day |
| Credentials | Certificate |
| Total Tuition/Fees | $2,094.00 |
| Textbook/Supplies Cost | $304.99 |
Program Credentials
Upcoming Classes for 2026-2027
| Trimester | Program Start Date | End Date | Training Days |
| Fall 2026 |
October 28, 2026 | January 27, 2027 | 32 |
| Spring 2027 | January 4th, 2027 | February 23rd, 2027 | 32 |
| Spring 2027 | February 1st, 2027 | March 30th, 2027 | 32 |
| Spring 2027 | March 8th, 2027 | April 23rd, 2027 | 32 |
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Spring 2027 |
April 1st, 2027 | May 25th, 2027 | 32 |
| Summer 2027 | May 3rd, 2027 | June 24th, 2027 | 32 |
| Summer 2027 | June 1st, 2027 | July 28th, 2027 | 32 |
| Summer 2027 | July 6th, 2027 | August 25th, 2027 | 32 |
| Summer 2027 | August 2nd, 2027 | September 27th, 2027 | 32 |
| Fall 2027 | September 2nd, 2027 | October 22nd, 2027 | 32 |
| Fall 2027 | September 30th, 2027 | November 19th, 2027 | 32 |
| Fall 2027 | October 28th, 2027 | January 26th, 2028 | 32 |
General Admissions Requirements
Please complete the general admissions requirements before the application deadline listed above.
- Complete a TCAT Knoxville Application for your desired start term.
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Use our school code 004025.
Program Admission Requirements
- Provide a copy of a valid driver's license.
- Provide a copy of a valid Class A permit.
- Complete a Department of Transportation Physical (DOT Physical) by a licensed medical examiner and provide a copy.
* To schedule a DOT physical, you may contact your primary care provider to schedule an appointment, but be sure you request a DOT physical since it is specific to the industry. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) form, called the Medical Examination Report for Commercial Driver Fitness Determination, is used for the DOT physical and evaluates if an individual is physically qualified to drive a motor vehicle. In some cases, a Skill Performance Evaluation (SPE) Examination may be required with the DOT physical. For more information, please refer to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration at www.fmcsa.dot.gov.
Contact the appropriate licensing agency in the U.S. States and territories where licensure is intended. This will enable you to obtain the most up-to-date information about licensure requirements. Our college has not made a determination on whether or not its curriculum meets the State educational requirements for licensure or certification for states outside of Tennessee.
Campus Locations
1100 Liberty Street
Knoxville, TN 37919
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