Truck Driving


MT Training Center
Service Types:
Work-based Training
Categories:
High SchoolHigher-EdIn-PersonOnline
Industries:
Transportation, Warehousing, Utilities
Description:

The Truck Driving Program is designed to provide the student with the skills and competencies necessary to perform entry-level truck driving duties. Through hands-on experience, the student will be able to safely operate a tractor-trailer by the end of the course. Students will also learn how to complete the necessary paperwork required of truck drivers, as well as be educated on the regulations that govern the truck driving industry. The graduate will qualify for employment as a truck driver, driver, and tractor-trailer operator for private carriers, short haul trucking companies, and distributors.

Partner Name

Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas

Is Online No
Address

1801 S. Great Southwest Parkway
Grand Prairie, TX 75051

Phone Number 972-262-5395
Url http://www.mttrainingcenter.org/
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Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must meet all of the following requirements before being admitted into the truck driving program at the MT Training Center: The applicant must schedule an interview with the admissions office and submit a completed enrollment form. Applicants must be a United States citizen or have proof of current permanent residency. Successful completion of the Department of Transportation physical examination (long form required); successful completion of a Department of Transportation drug screening; must possess a valid; Texas driver’s license prior to enrollment; free of any outstanding tickets and/or warrants; provide the MT Training Center with a copy of your High school diploma, GED, or successfully pass the written Learner’s Permit section of the CDL exam; Complete your Admissions Application; must be at least 18 years of age (Limited to intrastate driving) / 21 years of age for interstate driver; must be able to read and write English; must be able to perform simple arithmetic; no felony convictions involving illegal drugs in a commercial vehicle, and no DWI (driving while intoxicated) violations within the last 3 years. All applicants must also be in good health and cannot possess any of the following for safety measures: no loss of limb that has not been waived, no impairment of hand, finger, arm foot, or leg that interferes with driving; no diabetes requiring insulin for control; no heart problems; no respiratory dysfunction; no high blood pressure; no rheumatic arthritic, orthopedic, muscular, neuromuscular, or vascular problems that would affect control of a motor vehicle; no epilepsy; no conditions likely to cause loss of consciousness; no mental, nervous, organic, or functional disease, or psychiatric disorder likely to interfere with vehicle control, and no addiction to drugs or alcohol. The applicant must possess vision of 20/40 or better in each eye (cannot be color blind) and have good hearing. All students will be notified concerning his/her acceptance after review from the Director. Once the student has been accepted they will be subject to the school’s refund and cancellation policy. Class size is limited based upon space availability. Efforts are made to assign a class time that fits the prospective student’s schedule. The MT Training Center does not discriminate regarding race, color, nationality, national origin, religion, creed. age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or marital status.

Length of Training
Days of Week

weekdays

Open Enrollment? Yes
Enrollment Dates Monday-Friday 8:00am - 3:00 pm
Are there any costs? No
If so, list costs
Gas Card/Bus Pass available? No
On Site Childcare? No