Midlands Technical College

Midlands Technical College

Partnership with Florence-Darlington Technical College

Midlands Technical College’s CDL truck driver training course is taught by Florence-Darlington Technical College (FDTC) at MTC's Airport Campus, and includes classroom and highway instruction. Graduates will be prepared to test for a Class A Commercial Drivers License. Prior to registration, students must complete an interview with a certified admissions representative. CDL Permit must be obtained before class starts. All paperwork must be completed and forwarded to Florence Darlington, at 2715 W. Lucas Street, Florence, SC 29502-0548, before the student can be scheduled for a class. The cost of tuition is $4,500.

Florence Darlington Technical College Truck Driving Training Program offers high quality Class A driver training with emphasis placed on Courtesy counts and Safety saves. Exceptional professional training is provided at seven location sites by instructors with a combined 150 years of experience in the industry.

What the program offers

• Classroom coursework
• Hands-on skills
• On-the-road training to prepare students for the opportunity to move into an industry career that is growing every year

Classes are Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. The school is approved for Veterans education benefits. Other student financial aid is available through FAFSA, MTC Foundation Scholarships, and an income tax tuition credit offered by State of South Carolina.

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  Midlands Technical College
  1260 Lexington Dr.
  West Columbia, SC 29170
  843.661.8385

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