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 may apply to the program without their CDL permit.
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 | $2,052.00 |
| Textbook/Supplies Cost | $304.99 |
Program Credentials
How To Apply
If you are interested in the Truck Driving program at TCAT Knoxville, the first step is to fill out an application on our website.
1) Complete Application for Enrollment online.
Next, you will neeed to provide the necessary admissions requirements to admissions@tcatknoxville.edu. See the full list below.
Truck Driving Admissions Requirements
2) Provide a copy of valid drivers license.
3) Provide a copy of valid Class A permit.
4) Complete a Department of Transportation Physical (DOT Physical) by a licensed medical examiner and provide a copy. See more information below.
Optional Admissions Steps
5) Complete the Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online if you plan to use federal or state grants to pay for school.
Visit www.studentaid.gov and use our school code: 004025.
Upcoming Classes for 2025
| Trimester | Program Start Date | End Date | Training Days |
| Spring 2025 |
January 6, 2025 | February 26, 2025 | 32 |
| Spring 2025 |
February 3, 2025 | April 1, 2025 | 32 |
| Spring 2025 |
March 10, 2025 | April 25, 2025 | 32 |
| Spring 2025 |
April 3, 2025 | May 23, 2025 | 32 |
| Summer 2025 |
May 1, 2025 | June 23, 2025 | 32 |
| Summer 2025 |
May 29, 2025 | July 29, 2025 | 32 |
| Summer 2025 |
July 7,2025 | August 27, 2025 | 32 |
| Summer 2025 |
August 4, 2025 | September 24,2025 | 32 |
| Fall 2025 |
September 2, 2025 | October 24, 2025 | 32 |
| Fall 2025 |
Septemeber 30, 2025 | November 21, 2025 | 32 |
| Fall 2025 |
October 30, 2025 | January 29, 2026 |
32 |
* To schedule this 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 does evaluate 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 http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/.
Campus Locations
1100 Liberty Street
Knoxville, TN 37919
Curriculum/Courses
Books and Supplies
Instructors
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