Commercial Truck Driver (CDL) Demopolis

Wallace Community College’s-Selma Commercial Vehicle Driving Course is an eight-week program that will help you develop the necessary skills needed to obtain a CDL Class A license. The program is designed to provide students an opportunity to acquire the basic skills, knowledge, and fortitude to become an entry-level employee in the commercial truck driving field. The curriculum is based on the Department of Transportation Model Program for Truck Driving Training. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), operate a tractor-trailer unit, and be knowledgeable of the rules and regulations of the trucking industry. Careers in Gear Trucking Scholarship – Third party organization that provides scholarships for CDL Training programs. See details and application at Careersingear.  
 

CDL Office:  Tabitha Austin  (334) 876-9237   tabitha.austin@wccs.edu
If you require assistance in obtaining your CDL permit, please contact:  Camisha Brown  (334) 876-9369   camisha.brown@wccs.edu

REGISTRATION STEPS
Step 1 – Secure funding
This program is funded with (WIOA) funding. For that reason, WIOA-eligible students will be given admission priority. To see if you qualify for WIOA funding, please contact your local Alabama Career Center. Tell them you are interested in attending the CDL class at Wallace Community College –Selma or Demopolis. It is imperative that you follow through with all the career center requirements. Once you have been certified as WIOA-eligible, they will send you to NACC Skills Training Office to apply. If you are not WIOA-eligible, you may proceed with the program by paying the required tuition and fees. Careers in Gear Trucking Scholarship – Third party organization that provides scholarships for CDL Training programs. See details and application at Careersingear.

STEP 2 - COMPLETE PRE-COURSE REQUIREMENTS
These items must be completed at least seven days before but no more than 21 days prior to the first day of class.
CDL Permit (To obtain a permit, you must pass three written test at your local driver’s license office.
Test 1- General Knowledge
Test 2- Air Brakes
Test 3- Combination Vehicle
Long Form DOT Physical – With proof of drug screen. Find a certified medical examiner near you.
Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) –  Required completed form

STEP 3 - APPLY FOR THE PROGRAM
You may complete a non-credit application at Wallace Community College Admission Office or Demopolis Higher Ed Campus.

REGISTRATION STEPS STEP 4 - ATTEND AN ORIENTATION
Orientation sessions are held each month for students interested in pursuing CDL training. At this orientation, you will learn the steps necessary for you to secure your spot in the training program. At the orientation session you will receive a list of requirements and your expected class start date. You must submit all items to the admission Office at least seven days (but no more than 21 days) prior to your class start date.

BRING THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WITH YOU:
Social Security Card
Driver’s License
Tuition payment of $3,000 (unless covered by WIOA scholarship)