Ogeechee Technical College

Introduction to Ogeechee Technical College

The purpose of the truck driving program at Ogeechee Technical College is to provide educational opportunities to individuals which will enable them to obtain the knowledge, skills,and attitudes necessary to succeed in the field of commercial truck driving.

Program courses at OTC include Fundamentals of Commercial Driving, Combination Vehicle Basic Operations and Range Work, and Commercial Vehicle Advanced Operations for a total of 9 college credits. The curriculum for the Commercial Truck Driving certificate program is designed for the semester system. A student may enter the program any semester. The program requires a minimum of 220 contact hours and generally takes 1 semester to complete. Upon completion students will be prepared to sit for the CDL License.

Admission Requirements

• Submit a completed application and application fee.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Must submit Department of Transportation (DOT) physical.
• Must submit Department of Transportation (DOT) drug screen.
• Must hold current valid driver’s license from state of residence.
• Must have a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Report (MVR). The MVR cannot have more than 8 points or 4 moving violations and no DUI in the last 3 years.
• Meet score criteria on SAT, ACT, Compass, etc.
• A Class A CDL learner’s permit is suggested prior to enrolling in the program.

Program Costs

• Tuition/Fees: $1,558
• Fees: $363
• Books/Supplies: $150
• Fuel Surcharge: $185
• DOT Physical: $85
• DOT Drug Screen: $100
• DDS Road Test: $100

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  Ogeechee Technical College
  625 Cedar Avenue
  Hagan, GA 30429
  912-739-5367

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