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Accelerate Your Career With Our Class A CDL Training Program

Miller-Motte’s CDL: Class A Tractor Trailer program helps prepare you for the chance to pursue a career as a tractor-trailer or heavy haul driver. This program allows you to pursue a CDL: Class A Tractor Trailer certificate in a flexible environment that combines in-classroom instruction with hands-on experience. Enrollment is on a rolling basis with classes beginning every 5 weeks, and you can be finished with your CDL: Class A Tractor Trailer certificate in as little as 4 weeks.

Certificate: 160 Clocked Hours, 4 Weeks. Augusta, GA. Columbus, GA. Fayetteville, NC. Jacksonville, NC. Raleigh, NC. Chattanooga, TN. Summerville, SC.

*Miller-Motte cannot guarantee job placement, salary, or employment

*Miller-Motte does not guarantee third-party certifications. Certification requirements for taking and passing certification examinations are not controlled by Miller-Motte but by outside agencies and are subject to change by the agencies without notice to Miller-Motte. Therefore, Miller-Motte cannot guarantee that graduates will be eligible to take certification examinations, regardless of their eligibility status upon enrollment.

Skills You’ll Cover in the CDL Training Program

Discover how to inspect a vehicle’s safety and condition before hitting the road, during deliveries, and after completing drop-offs.

Practice techniques such as lane changing, night driving, alley docking, pull-ups, straight-line backing, and more.

Learn how to safely load and unload rigs, fuel your vehicle, meet rest break requirements, and more.

Learn how to complete, submit, and follow up on inspection reports promptly to streamline repairs and reduce the risk of accidents.

Fuel Your Future: CDL Tuition Assistance

Don’t let finances get in the way of getting your career on the road. Let our team talk you through the options to find you a path forward that fits your financial situation.

Options May Include:

Workforce Agency Funding
Workforce agencies can connect students with various funding options and services, including state and federal tuition assistance through grants and programs.

VeteransFunding
Veterans or eligible beneficiaries may qualify to use the GI Bill® at Miller-Motte College. Many Veterans can qualify for more than one education benefits program. Available programs include Post 911 GI Bill (Chapter 33), Montgomery GI Bill (Chapter 30), Survivor and Dependents Educational Assistance Program (DEA/Chapter 35), Chapter 1606 (Montgomery GI Bill-Selected Reserve) and Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grants (Awarded to eligible students who had a parent or guardian that died as a result of military service in Iraq or Afghanistan after September 11, 2001). Veterans can contact the Financial Aid Office at their school location for more information or apply online at https://www.va.gov/education/how-to-apply/.

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.

Scholarships
Opportunities for tuition assistance may be available to students meeting certain criteria in the form of scholarships. To see what scholarships are currently being offered for our school, please visit here.

Vocational Rehabilitation Programs
A student with a physical or mental disability which may be a handicap to employment may be eligible for training services provided through the state government agency for Vocational Rehabilitation. Students desiring further information should contact the admissions office or call Vocational Rehabilitation directly.

Cash Payments
Students with available funds can choose to pay for their training directly.

Third-Party Lending
Third-party lenders can provide student loans specifically designed for educational purposes. Paramount Capital Group also offers students a private financing option. Paramount works with schools to help qualified applicants achieve success by removing financial roadblocks to enrollment. See the website for more information: https//paracap.com/borrowers/.

*It takes fewer than 300 hours to complete this program, therefore, CDL Training is not eligible for Title IV funding.

Enroll in CDL Training Near You

Augusta, GA

  • 3128-A Deans Bridge Road, Augusta GA 30906

  • (706) 447-9264

  • CDL Training: Class A Tractor Trailer, Combination Welding, Early Childhood Education, Electrical, Healthcare Information Technology, HVAC & Basic Refrigeration Training, IT Support Specialist, Medical Clinical Assistant, Undecided
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Chattanooga, TN

  • 5600 Brainerd Road, Suite G2, Chattanooga, TN 37411 

  • (423) 800-7863

  • CDL Training: Class A Tractor Trailer, Dental Assisting, Electrical, HVAC & Basic Refrigeration Training, Medical Billing & Coding, Medical Clinical Assistant, Surgical Technology, Undecided
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Columbus, GA

  • 1800 Box Road, Columbus, GA 31907

  • (706) 610-0943

  • CDL Training: Class A Tractor Trailer, Early Childhood Education, IT Support Specialist, Medical Clinical Assistant, Undecided
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Fayetteville, NC

  • 3725 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, NC 28311

  • (910) 759-7693

  • Business Studies, CDL Training: Class A Tractor Trailer, Cloud Computing, Combination Welding, Construction & Trades Management Program, Electrical, HVAC & Basic Refrigeration Training, Medical Clinical Assistant
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Jacksonville, NC

  • 105 New Frontier Way, Jacksonville, NC 28546

  • (910) 320-8517

  • Business Administration – Associate’s, CDL Training: Class A Tractor Trailer, Construction & Trades Management Program, Electrical, Medical Clinical Assistant, Plumbing
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Raleigh, NC

  • 3901 Capital Boulevard, Suite 151 Raleigh, NC 27604

  • (919) 855-2506

  • Business Studies, CDL Training: Class A Tractor Trailer, Combination Welding, Dental Assisting, Electrical, HVAC & Basic Refrigeration Training, Medical Clinical Assistant, Plumbing
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Summerville, SC

  • 1414 State Rd Summerville, SC 29486

  • (844) 663-4235

  • CDL Training: Class A Tractor Trailer, Undecided
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What Can I Do With A CDL: Class A Tractor Trailer Certificate?

People who graduate from the Miller-Motte CDL: Class A Tractor Trailer program have the opportunity to pursue entry-level careers within the large transport organizations.

Graduates of our program have found work as:

  • Tractor-Trailer Driver

  • Heavy Haul Driver

*Miller-Motte cannot guarantee employment or salary. The jobs mentioned are examples of certain potential jobs, not a representation that these outcomes are more probable than others.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long it takes to complete CDL training can vary depending on the school and program. At Miller-Motte, you can complete your CDL training in four or eight weeks depending on whether you enroll as a full- or part-time student.

Generally speaking, a CDL Class A license allows you to operate large commercial vehicles with a gross combination weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 pounds or more, provided the towed vehicle weighs over 10,000 pounds. With a CDL Class A, you can drive:

  • Tractor-trailers (semi-trucks, big rigs, 18-wheelers)
  • Flatbeds
  • Tanker trucks
  • Livestock haulers
  • Dump trucks with trailers and more
  • The specifics of what you can drive may vary by state.

To be eligible for our CDL training, you should have a valid driver’s license. They cannot have any of the following:

  • DUI/DWI convictions within five years of completion date (of our CDL program). If there are 2 DUIs/DWIs the second must be 10 years back or farther from completion date.
  • At fault accidents within the last year. If there are 2 accidents, the second must be at least 4 years back.
    Endangerment convictions within 2 years.
  • Reckless/careless/negligent driving convictions within 2 years.
  • Traffic points exceeding 4 active points on current license.

For more information, contact our Admissions team.

No, you do not need prior truck driving experience to enroll in a CDL Class A training program. Our CDL Class A: Tractor Trailer program is designed for beginners and provides the knowledge and hands-on skills needed to operate a commercial vehicle safely. We also offer a refresher course for people with an expired CDL who want to renew their license.

Are You a CDL Holder Looking to Get Back in the Industry?

Our CDL refresher course helps you refresh your skills to re-enter the workforce or reach an employer’s requirements. This refresher includes 40 clocked hours and takes one month to complete.

*Program/Course is not included within the school’s scope of ACCSC accreditation.

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