Commercial Truck Driving
settingsCommercial Truck Drivers are the backbone of American commerce and the work they do literally impacts the entire country.
Overview
OFTC’s Commercial Truck Driving (CTD) program provides hands-on training in the essential skills needed to operate commercial vehicles safely and professionally.
Students learn to drive an 18-wheeler, maintain logbooks, complete required paperwork, and perform key driving maneuvers like backing, turning, and parallel parking. The program prepares students to take the Georgia CDL Skills Exam and become licensed commercial truck drivers.
Truck drivers are the backbone of American commerce—their work keeps goods moving and the economy running.
OFTC’s Commercial Truck Driving – Class A Technical Certificate of Credit can be completed in just 9 weeks, with both day and evening classes available.
Programs
Commercial Truck Driving – Class A Technical Certificate of Credit
Commercial Truck Driving
Certificate of Credit
1 Semester
The Commercial Truck Driving – Class A certificate program provides basic training in the principles and skills of commercial truck operations. This program is based on the definition of a truck driver as one who operates a commercial motor vehicle of all different sizes and descriptions on all types of roads. Upon successful completion of the program, and upon meeting the requirements set forth by the Entry-Level Driver Training Program, the student is administered the Georgia CDL Skills Exam.
The HOPE Career Grant is available to HOPE Grant-qualified students who enroll in select majors specifically aligned with industries in which there are more jobs available in Georgia than there are skilled workers to fill them. Learn More
Features
Job Stability & Security
Truck drivers have excellent earning potential, and many jobs offer great benefits, even for entry level positions.
Little or No Cost to You
With the Pell Grant, Georgia’s HOPE Grant, HOPE Scholarship, and HOPE Career Grant (for students/programs who qualify) and other scholarship opportunities, many students graduate OFTC with little to no debt.
Tuition & Fees
With tuition at $132 per credit hour, total costs for Commercial Truck Driving department programs range from:
- Tuition, Fees* & Fuel Surcharge: $1,950.00;
- Tuition Covered by HOPE**: $900.00;
- **If eligible, students can receive an additional $1,100 HOPE Career Grant;
- Total Tuition & Fees to be paid by student or other funding sources: $0;
- Books & Supplies*: $100.00
*Students will be responsible for fees associated with obtaining the motor vehicle report, physical/drug screening, and licensure. Books are required, but not included in this total.
*Visit the OFTC Catalog to view each individual program and its full breakdown of tuition, fees, books, and supplies. Costs are estimated and are subject to change.
Advancement Opportunities
Commercial Truck Drivers boast a nice salary with little experience; and with increased training and experience, drivers can increase their earning potential and opportunities for self-employment.
Locations
Oconee Fall Line Technical College has campuses throughout its 11-county service area. We look forward to your visit.
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Admissions Process
Your admissions application can be submitted online with your $25.00 non-refundable application fee and takes just a few minutes to complete.
- Submit a completed application and application fee.
- Submit official high school transcript, GED transcript, or official college transcripts, if applicable.
- Submit official entrance score on a validated assessment instrument, if applicable. Visit the OFTC Catalog Program Page to view each individual program and its required minimum scores.
- Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and HOPE applications online using OFTC School Code: 031555.
NOTE: The College may accept transfer credit for other courses according to the College’s transfer policy.
General Requirements
Be at least 16 years of age.
Additional admissions requirements unique to each program are listed on each individual program page in the OFTC Catalog.
Need More Info?
For more information about any of these programs, contact a program advisor:
CTD Info – All Campuses
For additional information on admission to OFTC, contact the Office of Admissions:
Sandersville Office of Admissions
Dublin Office of Admissions
Learning Format
Students can enter an Commercial Truck Driving program any semester — because when you’re ready to start on your path towards a new career and change your life, there’s no reason to wait.
Classes are offered in a variety of formats: on campus, blended, online asynchronous, and synchronous technology.
On Campus
These are courses that are taught primarily in the classroom or lab with less than 50% of instruction online. On campus courses may include lecture, labs, internships, clinicals, and other in-person instructional modalities.
Blended
Blended courses are distance learning courses with the majority of the course content, activities, and interactions occurring online but may require students to come to campus for specific assignments, activities, or events.
Online Asynchronous
These are courses that are taught fully online asynchronously with course content, activities, and interactions occurring entirely online. This delivery method does not require students to be online at a specific date or time, and students may participate in class activities and complete course assignments asynchronously. Online asynchronous courses require proctored events.
Synchronous Technology
OFTC also utilizes synchronous technology to offer courses via distance education means. The course is taught on one campus and then broadcast simultaneously to a classroom on a different campus that is monitored by a class proctor.
Flexible Schedule
We want you to get the most out of college and understand the pressure it adds to your life. At OFTC you can achieve your career goals and fit college into your lifestyle. We offer small class sizes and flexible scheduling.
Courses for our programs are offered during the morning, afternoon, and evenings – plus many are online where you can do your work any time of day.
And the personalized hands-on attention you receive in a small classroom setting allows you to get individualized support, focus and feedback from your instructors. Your instructors will get to know you and help you build the foundation and confidence needed for success in your field.
Apply TodayPaying for College
At OFTC, we realize that many students require financial assistance to achieve their academic goals. We’ll work with you to help you obtain financial aid to assist you in funding your education. We’re committed to helping you find ways to pay for this life-changing investment.
With the Pell Grant, Georgia’s HOPE Grant, HOPE Scholarship, and HOPE Career Grant (for students/programs who qualify) and other scholarship opportunities, many students graduate OFTC with little to no debt.
Financial Aid
OFTC offers several financial aid opportunities that can help you pay for college. Most students apply for federal and state aid, including the Pell Grant, HOPE Scholarship & Grant, and HOPE Career Grant.
OFTC students can also apply for scholarships through the OFTC Foundation and various businesses and civic-sponsored organizations.
Contact the Office of Financial Aid or visit OFTC’s Financial Aid web page to learn more about grants, scholarships and Federal Work Study to help fund your education.
Sandersville
Dublin
Georgia awarded over $934 million in scholarships in AY24
of OFTC students have some form of scholarship in AY24
OFTC students received over $8.4 million in financial assistance in FY25
More than 75% of OFTC students received some sort of Financial Aid in AY24
Contact
Sandersville
Dublin
Tuition & Fees
With tuition at $132 per credit hour, total costs for Commercial Truck Driving department programs range from:
- Tuition, Fees* & Fuel Surcharge: $1,950.00;
- Tuition Covered by HOPE**: $900.00;
- **If eligible, students can receive an additional $1,100 HOPE Career Grant;
- Total Tuition & Fees to be paid by student or other funding sources: $0;
- Books & Supplies*: $100.00
*Students will be responsible for fees associated with obtaining the motor vehicle report, physical/drug screening, and licensure. Books are required, but not included in this total.
New Price Calculator
You can also use the Net Price Calculator to get estimated net price information based on what similar students paid in a previous year.
Career Outlook
Graduates of OFTC’s Commercial Truck Driving program may qualify for local or over-the-road driving positions.
Since trucks move most U.S. freight, demand for drivers is expected to grow as businesses and households increase spending and goods demand.
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Heavy and Tractor-trailer Truck Drivers (postsecondary nondegree award)
- 2024 Median Annual Pay: $57,440
- Job Outlook: 5% growth through 2033
What does this mean to you?
There are currently more CTD jobs than there are drivers to fill those roles.
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job placement rate for OFTC graduates within the graduation year (AY23)
in-field job placement rate for OFTC graduates within the graduation year (AY23)
of OFTC students enrolled are First Generation college students (AY24)
Program Benefits
Skills Learned
- Operate an 18-wheeler, semi-trailer truck safely and with confidence,
- Learning basic skills and operations of day-to-day driving
- How to keep logbooks,
- How to complete required paperwork,
- Perform range operations like backing, turning, parallel parking
- Drive long distances
- Report any incidents encountered on the road to a dispatcher
- Follow all applicable traffic laws
- Secure cargo for transport, using ropes, blocks, chains, or covers
- Inspect their trailers before and after the trip and record any defects they find
- Maintain a log of their working hours, following all federal and state regulations
- Report serious mechanical problems to the appropriate people
- Keep their trucks and associated equipment clean and in good working order
Job Titles
- Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
Diverse Settings
- Truck transportation
- Wholesale trade
- Self-employed workers
- Manufacturing
- Construction
"OFTC gave me the proper training I needed to pursue the knowledge needed to become an excellent and confident Commercial Driver."