2024 SCHOOL CATALOG

“Your key to the open road.”

VOL

24.1

01.12.2024

Tennessee Truck Driving School

7142 Clinton Highway, Clinton TN 37849

(865) 330-0035 | TennesseeTruckDrivingSchool.com

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................................................................................................................... 2

INFORMATION SHEET ........................................................................................................................... 3

DISCLOSURE STATMENTS ................................................................................................................... 4

ENROLLMENT PROCEDURES AND ADMISSION POLICY .............................................................. 5-6

CLASS ATTENDANCE ............................................................................................................................ 7

EXCUSED ABSENCES ........................................................................................................................... 7

PROGRESS REPORTING ....................................................................................................................... 8

SATISFACTORY PROGRESS STANDARDS ......................................................................................... 9

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................................... 9

STUDENT BEHAVIOR AND CONDUCT ............................................................................................... 10

DISCLOSURE ABOUT TRANSFERABILITY OF CREDITS ................................................................. 11

CREDIT TRANSFERS ........................................................................................................................... 12

STUDENT COMPLAINT/GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE .......................................................................... 13

NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL .................................................................................................................. 14

REFUND AND CANCELLATION POLICY ............................................................................................ 14

2024 COURSE FEE SCHEDULE .......................................................................................................... 15

STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND FINANCING OPTIONS ................................................... 16

VETERAN STUDENT ADDENDUM ...................................................................................................... 17

CURRICULUM BREAKDOWN .............................................................................................................. 18

JOB PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE SERVICES ..................................................................................... 19

FACILITIES, TRAINING EQUIPMENT, AND EDUCATION STAFF ..................................................... 20

2024 CALENDAR ................................................................................................................................... 21

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INFORMATION SHEET

Governing Board for Tennessee Truck Driving School

Barry Henson - President | Jennifer Henson - Secretary &Treasurer

Our institutional mission is to focus on providing exceptional entry level training to all qualified

students aspiring to learn the skills and knowledge to obtain their Class A CDL license. Our

combined administrative and educational staff have decades of experience in the transportation

industry on all different levels. We share our knowledge and experience with our students in, an

effort to prepare them for their new career opportunities within the transportation industry.

OWNER & INSTITUTIONAL

DIRECTOR

Barry Henson, CDL Licensed

EDUCATIONAL DIRECTORS

Barry Henson / Lindsey Waldrop

ADMINISTRATION

Janet Hill

TRAINING MANAGER

David Tata,

CDL Licensed

INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF

CLASSROOM INSTRUCTOR

Jo Clark,

CDL Licensed

YARD INSTRUCTORS

Jeff Horton,

CDL Licensed

Joshua Branch, CDL Licensed

Mark McCauley,

CDL Licensed

ROAD INSTRUCTORS

Sam Hoskins,

CDL Licensed

Dawn Norman,

CDL Licensed

Kevin McDermott,

CDL Licensed

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DISCLOSURES

Tennessee Truck Driving School is authorized by the Tennessee Higher Education

Commission. This authorization must be renewed each year and is based on an

evaluation by minimum standards concerning quality of education, ethical business

practices, and fiscal responsibility. For license verification please visit TN.gov/THEC

and click on “Authorized Institutions Data”.

For the program entitled Class A CDL Training, I have been informed that, for the Fiscal

Year 2021-22, the withdrawal rate is 9.8%, the completion rate is 89.8%, and the in-

field placement rate is 100%. Detailed statistical data for this program may be viewed

by going to http://state.tn.us/thec and clicking on the “Authorized Institutions Data”

button.

This catalog is not to be construed as a contract. Although every effort is taken to

ensure the accuracy of the contained information, no responsibility is assumed by

Tennessee Truck Driving School for clerical, editorial or print errors. From time to time,

some changes will be necessary but will be done so while adhering to the strict

guidelines and approval of the Tennessee Higher Education Commission.

Tennessee Truck Driving School further states that there will be no discrimination

against students or employees on the basis of race, creed, color, age, sex, disability,

or national origin in relation to all policies and procedures including but not limited to

admissions, education programs, employment practices and financial aid. Enrollment

with Tennessee Truck Driving School implies the acceptance of these conditions

concerning all matters within this catalog.

Tennessee Truck Driving School respects your privacy. We will not sell any information

to outside parties and any transfer of personal information for pre-hire purposes will be

done so with the student’s approval.

Per PL 115-407 Section 103, Tennessee Truck Driving School will not impose any

penalty, including the assessment of late fees, the denial of access to classes, libraries,

or other institutional facilities, or the requirement that a covered individual borrow

additional funds, on any covered individual because of the individual’s inability to meet

his or her financial obligation to the institution due to the delayed disbursement of

funding from VA under Chapter 31 or 33.

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Our student enrollment criteria are as follows:

General Enrollment Criteria

• Must be 21 years old to qualify for job placement assistance

• Need to have been licensed for one year within the United States

• Must have a high school diploma or GED. An industry test is available to

determine eligibility if necessary

• Must have the basic and fundamental skills to read, write and speak the

English language as per F.M.C.S.R.

• Must be able to understand highway traffic signs and signals

• Must be able to make entries on reports and records

• Must be a lawful permanent resident of the United States

• Must have an original or certified copy of birth certificate to obtain a permit

from the DMV

• Must obtain a 7-year MVR with no convictions in the past 3 years of any of

the following: DUI, Refusal to take a chemical test, hit and run, leaving the

scene of an accident, or careless/reckless driving

• No DUI in the past 5 years or more than two DUI’s in a lifetime

All students will be required to take and pass a DOT physical and drug screen by their

first day of class.

All students must meet the United States Department of Transportation physical

qualifications as stated in Section 391 of the Federal Motor Carrier’s Safety Regulation

Handbook. The school may require written documentation from a physician regarding

an applicant’s health in addition to the DOT Medical Card. Students are required to

disclose contagious diseases.

Once these requirements are met, applicants are asked to contact the school and take

part in an admissions interview. Upon acceptance, the applicant will then need to

complete the enrollment agreement and provide payment for tuition.

A student will need a high school diploma or GED to attend Tennessee Truck Driving

School. If the student does not have either document, an ability to benefit industry test

can be administered prior to enrollment. A student is required to pass the test with a

minimum of 70% to receive a passing grade.

ENROLLMENT PROCEDURES

& ADMISSION POLICY

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Any one of the following conditions may be cause for non-admittance:

Traffic Violations

• More than one at fault accident in the past three years

• If your current license is suspended, cancelled, or revoked in the State of

Tennessee or any other state

• More than 1 careless and/or reckless driving convictions in the past three

years

• Any alcohol/drug related violations in a motor vehicle in the last five years

• More than three moving violations in the last three years

Criminal Convictions

• A felony criminal record in the past five years. Felonies over five years

are reviewed on a case-by-case basis

• A misdemeanor record in the past will be reviewed by the Director who

may waive the time limit on a misdemeanor charge depending on the

circumstances of each case

• Parole or restricted probation

Late Enrollment: We will not allow late enrollments. Students must attend orientation,

or they will need to start the following week.

ENROLLMENT PROCEDURES

& ADMISSION POLICY

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CLASS ATTENDANCE

Class attendance and punctuality are part of the commitment a student makes when

deciding to attend Tennessee Truck Driving School. It is the student’s responsibility to

arrive for classes on time, return from breaks on time and remain in class until dismissed.

• Attendance is monitored daily by all instructors as well as the administrative

staff.

• Attendance will be documented in quarter hour increments for late arrivals

and early departures.

• Each student is required to sign in when arriving and sign out when leaving.

• All signatures must be legible and in black or blue ink only. Sign-in sheets

become the official source document for recording attendance. No alteration

may be made on the attendance record without an instructor’s approval and

signature.

All students are required to make up time lost due to any kind of absence, excused or

unexcused. Any student having three (3) or more days of unexcused absences will be

dismissed from class.

No student will be allowed to re-enter class without the approval of the Director of Training

or the School Director.

Excused Absences

The following will be considered excused absences:

• Death in the immediate family

• Sickness that would disrupt or spread to the rest of his/her class or affect

their ability to operate school equipment. A doctor’s excuse for missed

school will be required to obtain make up work and any prolonged illness will

require that the student re-start the phase once well enough

• Accident

All students are required to make up time missed due to any kind of absence, excused or

unexcused. Any student having three (3) or more days of unexcused absences will be

dismissed from class.

We will try and work with everyone and understand that events do occur that prevent

students from being able to attend school. We will maintain a strict policy in hopes to allow

for the best training possible for our students.

Students may be required to train during weekend hours to maintain class hours and

scheduling if needed.

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PROGRESS REPORTING

Student grades are assigned, posted, and recorded at the completion of each area. Students

may obtain a copy of their grades from the Student Records Office. Grades “D”, “F”, or “I”, is

not considered passing. The following marks reflect the student’s work:

A 93-100

B 86-92

C 85-80

D 79-70

F 0-69

I Incomplete

W Withdrawal

Students are required to obtain an 80% or better on their CDL permit test and must complete

their training with Tennessee Truck Driving School with an 80% or better to graduate and

complete their course.

The mark “I” signifies that work in a course is incomplete because of illness or circumstances

beyond the control of the student or because an instructor feels further evaluation is needed

before the grade can be determined.

The mark of “W” signifies withdrawal from an area of instruction and is given when a student

officially withdraws from this area. Credit is not given for classes students have not completed

at the time of withdrawal.

A student’s daily progress/attendance will be maintained and then filed in their student file

upon either graduation or withdrawal.

Any student receiving a “D”, “F”, “I” or “W” will be subject to Academic Probation or

Suspension. Academic Probation or Suspension will be determined on a case-by-case basis

by the Director. Examples including, but are not limited to class participation, attendance, a

student’s efforts and/or grading evaluations will be assessed when determining Academic

Probation or Suspension. Readmission from Academic Probation or Suspension will be

determined on a case-by-case basis.

Class training time is expressed in the form of clock hours. A clock hour represents 60 minutes

of possible classroom time with an allowance of up to 10 minutes of every hour available for

classroom breaks. The remaining 50 minutes of each clock hour is dedicated to training.

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Each student must meet the following academic requirements to successfully complete

their program.

• Each student must maintain an average of 80% for each section of their training

throughout the program. o If a student falls below the 80%, they will need to do

additional training to get their scores above the required 80%

• Each student must complete a minimum total of 165 hours

A progress report is available to each student for viewing at the completion of each

phase of training. All progress records are stored in the student’s file.

Students who have paid in full for the training may request a copy of their certificate

and transcripts at any time. Students who have financed their tuition must pay their loan

in full before the certificate and transcripts will be released.

For students requiring additional training time, up to 55 hours will be allowed at no

additional cost. We know that not everyone trains at the same pace. Additional training

time over 55 hours will be charged at $250.00 per day.

Graduation Requirements

To graduate, students must meet the following criteria:

1. Obtain an overall average of 80% or above

2. Complete a minimum of 165 hours

SATISFACTORY

PROGRESS STANDARDS

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Tennessee Truck Driving School provides quality career training for those students

desiring to learn how to operate a Class A vehicle in a proper and safe manner.

Students are expected to begin their professionalism from the moment they arrive on

day one. Respecting fellow students, the instructors, and the administrative staff will

facilitate a positive learning environment for all involved.

The use of any illegal drug or controlled substance while attending Tennessee Truck

Driving School on or off campus will not be tolerated. Any student found or believed to

be doing any type of illegal or controlled substance will be subjected to a mandatory

drug and alcohol test, at the student’s expense. If the student tests positive for any of

the substances tested, that will be cause for immediate dismissal and loss of all tuition

paid. We are clear on our policy regarding drug and alcohol use while at Tennessee

Truck Driving School.

Disruptive behavior of any type will not be tolerated. Examples can include but are not

limited to the following:

• Tardiness

• Excessive absences

• Use of cell phone in class, only permitted on breaks

• Undisciplined talking in class

• Sleeping in class

• Negative attitudes

• Coming to school under the influence of alcohol or other drugs

• Verbal threats or violent or unruly behavior

• Bullying or derogatory remarks about other students or faculty

• Sexual or vulgar acts towards peers or school staff

Possession of firearms, incendiary devices, explosives, articles, or substances usable

as weapons or means of disruption of legitimate school functions calculated to

intimidate, disturb, discomfort, or injure a member of the school community are strictly

prohibited.

Cheating, copying the work of another student, falsifying homework assignments, and

any other variation of academic dishonesty is prohibited.

Tennessee Truck Driving School will not tolerate any of the above-mentioned items.

Noncompliance of the above-mentioned items are subject to Conduct Suspension or

Dismissal. Re-admission for Conduct Suspension or Dismissal will be evaluated on a

case-by-case basis by the Director.

STUDENT

BEHAVIOR & CONDUCT

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Tennessee Truck Driving School is a special purpose institution. That purpose is to

provide exceptional entry level training to all qualified students aspiring to gain the skills

and knowledge to obtain their Class A CDL license. Students should be aware that

transfer of credit is always the responsibility of the receiving institution. Whether or not

credits transfer is solely up to the receiving institution. Any student wishing to transfer

credits should check with the receiving institution directly to determine to what extent,

if any, credit hours can be transferred.

Credits earned at Tennessee Truck Driving School may not transfer to another

educational institution.

Credits earned/granted at another education institution, training, or experience may not

be accepted by Tennessee Truck Driving School. You should obtain confirmation that

Tennessee Truck Driving School will accept any credits you may have earned at

another educational institution before you execute an enrollment contract or

agreement. You should also contact any educational institutions that you may want to

transfer credits earned at Tennessee Truck Driving School to determine if such

institutions will accept credits earned at Tennessee Truck Driving School prior to

executing an enrollment contract or agreement.

The ability to transfer credits from Tennessee Truck Driving School to another

educational institution may be very limited. Your credits may not transfer, and you may

have to repeat courses previously taken at Tennessee Truck Driving School if you enroll

in another educational institution.

It is highly recommended, and you are advised to make certain that you know the

transfer of credit policy of Tennessee Truck Driving School and of any other educational

institutions you may in the future want to transfer the credits earned Tennessee Truck

Driving School to before you execute an enrollment contract or agreement.

DISCLOSURE ABOUT

TRANSFERABILITY OF CREDITS

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CREDIT TRANSFERS

Tennessee Truck Driving School has established the following guidelines for a

cooperative relationship between Tennessee Truck Driving School and Tampa Truck

Driving School. Students transferring from Tampa Truck Driving school may transfer

contact hours to Tennessee Truck Driving School. Students must complete a minimum

of 165 contact hours to be eligible for a Certificate of Completion for Class A CDL

Training at Tennessee Truck Driving School.

Student intending to transfer should complete the admissions process for Tennessee

Truck Driving School. There are no additional fees for contact hour transfer.

Curriculum Equivalency Guide

Tampa Truck Driving School

(Transferring Institution)

Tennessee Truck Driving School

Equivalent

Course Name

Contact Hours

Course Name

Contact Hours

Classroom

1 (max 55)

Classroom

1 (max 55)

Field Training

1 (no max)

Field Training

1 (no max)

Road Training

1 (no max)

Road Training

1 (no max)

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Schools authorized by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission must have policies

and procedures for handling student complaints. If ever a student has a complaint

concerning any staff or faculty members of Tennessee Truck Driving School, the student

is directed to first attempt resolution with the staff or faculty member directly who is at the

source of the complaint. If this first attempt does not resolve the difficulty, then the

complainant should proceed with the steps outlined below:

1. Contact the Director of Education, Lindsey Waldrop, immediately for a resolution

to the complaint.

a. Contact Information

Director of Education – Lindsey Waldrop

7142 Clinton Highway

Powell, TN 37849

(865) 330-0035

2. If the Director of Education cannot satisfactorily resolve the complaint, the

complainant should file a written, signed and dated complaint against said staff,

faculty member or other student with the schools Institutional Director. The

Institutional Director will respond in writing within (14) fourteen business days of

receipt of the original complaint.

a. Contact Information

Institutional Director – Barry Henson

(865) 330-0035

3. Should this not satisfactorily resolve the complaint, the

complainant may

consider

contacting the Tennessee Higher Education Commission, which

authorizes schools to operate in the state of Tennessee. The commission’s

address and phone number is as follows:

State of Tennessee

Higher Education Commission

312 Rosa Parks Ave, 9

Floor

Nashville, TN 37243-0830

Phone: (615) 741-3605

Email: THEC.DPSA-[email protected]

Any person claiming damage or loss as a result of any act or practice by this institution that

may be a violation of the Title 49, Chapter 7, Part 20 or Rule Chapter 1540-01-02 may file

a complaint with the Tennessee Higher Education Commission, Division of Postsecondary

State Authorization.

STUDENT COMPLAINT/

GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE

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NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL

A student who is considering withdrawing from Tennessee Truck Driving School must

see the Director of Education. Once a decision is made to withdraw from the school,

an official exit interview form and/or a withdrawal letter needs to be completed which

can be obtained from the Student Record Office. The completion of this form is

especially important to students to prevent problems that may surface when students

do not properly withdraw from school. Not showing up for class is not proper withdrawal.

Refund and Cancellation Policy

This portion of the catalog outlines the obligations and entitlements of both the school

and the student if the student withdraws from school before completing the full course

of study in which he or she is enrolled.

The official date of termination will be determined by reviewing the last documented

day the student attended. All applicable refunds will be calculated per the following

policy. Amounts due will be refunded within (30) thirty days of request.

• If the student withdraws during the first 10% of the training period (up to 16

hours), Tennessee Truck Driving School will refund at least 75% of the

tuition.

• If the student withdraws during 11% to 25% of the training period (17 hours

to 41 hours), Tennessee Truck Driving School will refund at least 50% of the

tuition.

• If the student withdraws during 26% to 50% of the training period (41 hours

to 82.5 hours), Tennessee Truck Driving School will refund at least 25% of

the tuition.

• Once a student completes 51% of the training period (over 82.5 hours),

Tennessee Truck Driving School will retain the full paid tuition funds.

Refund requests must be made to the Student Coordinator’s office by phone, email,

or in person within 15 days of the official date of termination.

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165 Hours Class A CDL Tuition*

$ 6000.00

Application Fee (Applied to CDL Exam)*

$200.00

DOT Medical Exam/Physical & Drug Screen*

$125.00

Hair Follicle

$90.00

Class A CDL Permit Fee*

$14.00

Class A CDL License Fee*

$70.00

MVR & Background Check

$40.00

*Required

Full Pay Policy: Students who wish to pay their full tuition amount prior to their start

date may do so with a discount of $1000.00 on the tuition, making the tuition price

$5000.00. Students are responsible for all applicable fees.

All incoming students must be able to pass the required DOT drug screen and either have or

obtain a DOT Medical Certificate and Long Form. We will be happy to assist incoming

students by directing them to designated approved testing facilities here locally.

The following are miscellaneous costs that the student will be responsible for:

• Daily food expenses (we have a refrigerator for students to use if they choose to

bring their lunch with them)

• Transportation to and from school. Bus service does run by the school, call for

schedule of service

Please note: Any student that has an out of state license and does not pass their CDL

skills/road exam will be required to pay an additional $75.00 testing fee to book an additional

test appointment. Tennessee Truck Driving School will allow a student up to an additional 55

hours (1 week) of training time free of charge to help prepare for the test.

If any student needs additional training after the extra week allowed, the student will be

required to pay $250.00 per day for the additional training.

Tennessee Truck Driving School will only CDL test a student three (3) times.

2024 COURSE FEE SCHEDULE

FOR CLASS A CDL TRAINING

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Due to the short nature of our training program, incoming students do not qualify for

Federal Financial Aid programs. Payment and/or signed financing agreement must be

received prior to enrollment. We have the following options available to those who

qualify.

1. Full Payment: All students are eligible for a reduction in tuition if they choose not

to utilize Tennessee Truck Driving School’s financing options. All students are

eligible for the reduction regardless of method of payment (cash, debit/credit

card, check, or money order). The reduction shall not exceed $1000.00.

2. Financing provided by Tennessee Truck Driving School: To qualify for financing,

student must meet the requirements for job placement and have a valid checking

account.

Please speak with a recruiting agent or enrollment specialist for information regarding

financing options.

STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

& FINANCING OPTIONS

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VETERAN STUDENT

ADDENDUM

This catalog addendum applies to those students receiving U.S. Department of Veterans

Affairs education (GI Bill) benefits while attending Tennessee Truck Driving School.

Prior Credit Policy: Per 38CFR 21.4253 (d)(3), previous training and experience will be

considered, and granted if appropriate, for veterans and other eligible students. Veterans must

submit a copy of their DD-214 discharge certificate and request that transcripts from all

previous postsecondary schools attended be forwarded to Tennesse Truck Driving School.

Attendance Policy: Class attendance and punctuality are part of the commitment a student

makes when deciding to attend Tennessee Truck Driving School. It is the student’s

responsibility to arrive for classes on time, return from breaks on time and remain in class until

dismissed. All students are required to make up any and all time lost due to any kind of

absence, excused or unexcused. Any student having three (3) or more days of unexcused

absences will have veteran education benefits terminated and dismissed from the school.

Students who have been terminated from the school for unsatisfactory attendance may be re-

admitted at the discretion of the Director.

Conduct Policy:

Students must always conduct themselves in a respectable manner.

Disruptive or inappropriate behavior deemed unsatisfactory conduct by school officials will

result in termination of veteran education benefits, and possible dismissal from Tennessee

Truck Driving School. Re-admittance after conduct dismissal will be at the discretion of the

Director.

Academic Progress Policy: Students receiving veteran education benefits must maintain

and 80% grade average per week or veteran education benefits will be terminated and the

student may be subject to termination from the school. It is understood that I can only be

certified to VA for 165 clock hours of training and I may be re-admitted to the school only once.

Pro-Rata Refund Policy for Veterans and other Eligible Students: Per CFR 21.4255,

Tennessee Truck Driving School has a pro-rata refund policy for the refund of the unused

portion of tuition, fees and other charges in the event the veteran or eligible person fails to

enter the course or withdraws or is discontinued therefrom at any time prior to completion.

Enrollment Verification: Post-9/11 GI Bill® students who receive Monthly Housing

Allowance (MHA) and/or kicker payments are required to verify their enrollment to continue

receiving their payments.

How to Verify Enrollment: You can verify enrollment via text, email, or online at VA.gov. If

you need to verify your enrollment and are looking for instructions on how to do it, check out

the How to Verify Enrollment for Post-9/11 GI Bill Students video or by following this How to

Verify Enrollment infographic.

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)

Program Objective: Demonstrate the skills, knowledge, and competency of an entry-level

commercial vehicle driver. All students are required to attend for 165 hours in order to

graduate. Students will be tested for their Road/Skills test here on our property with our State

Licensed Third Party Testers.

Week 1 – Classroom (Monday – Friday) – 55 Hours

Classroom training will cover the items listed below. Subjects include but are not limited to

the following:

A. General Knowledge

B. Air Brakes

C. Combination Vehicle

D. Homework, classroom assignments

Monday

8:00 am – 5:30 pm

Tuesday – Friday

6:00 am – 6:00 pm

* Upon completion of the classroom training, TN residents will take their CDL permit

test on-site. Other state residents will return to their home state to test for the CDL

Permit.

Week 2 – Field Training (Monday – Friday) – 55 Hours

Our field training will allow our students to have hands-on training with both trucks and trailers

at our five-acre yard training facility. Subjects include but are not limited to the following:

Week 3 – Road Training (Monday – Friday) – 55 Hours – 4:1 Ratio

The last 55 hours will be split between road training and field training. Students will drive on

a variety of roads, such as highways, city, and rural. Subjects will include but are not limited

to the following:

Monday – Thursday

6:00 am – 6:00 pm

Friday

6:00 am – 4:30 pm

Sunday

8:00 am – 5:30 pm

Monday – Thursday

6:00 am – 6:00 pm

Friday

*CDL Testing*

A. Pre-Trip Inspection – this is

done every day of training

B. Straight-line Backing

C. 45 Degree Angle Back

D. Offset Back – left and right

E. Coupling and Uncoupling

F. Sliding Fifth Wheel and Tandems

G. Homework – Pre-Tip Inspection

D. Shifting

E. Highway Driving

F. City Driving

G. Right and Left Turns

H. Safety Procedures, Space and

Speed Management

F. Defensive Driving techniques, Extreme

Driving Conditions, Emergency Maneuvers

G. Hazardous Materials

H. Logbook, Map Reading and Trip Planning

I. 90 Degree Alley Dock

CURRICULUM BREAKDOWN

FOR CLASS A CDL TRAINING

Tennessee Truck Driving School will provide lifetime job placement assistance for all

of its students. For us to do this properly we ask that you fully disclose all pertinent

information regarding your driving/background/work history. Please note, the trucking

companies will run your driver record, background, and verify all previous employment.

It is in your best interest to be upfront and honest with all questions on the applications.

Tennessee Truck Driving School cannot guarantee you will get a job. We will do

everything we can to assist you, but your employment offer is based on the information

you have provided on your application.

Tennessee Truck Driving School cannot guarantee you will graduate the program. In

order to graduate, you are required to complete 165 hours of training and earn an

overall grade of 80% or above.

Tennessee Truck Driving School cannot guarantee you will obtain your Class A CDL

license. We will provide you with all the necessary tools to pass the CDL exam, but it

is ultimately up to you, the student.

**A student will need a High School Diploma with transcripts or GED to attend

Tennessee Truck Driving School. If the student does not have either document, an

ability to benefit industry test (ATB Test) can be administered prior to enrollment.**

JOB PLACEMENT

ASSISTANCE SERVICES

Classroom Instructor: Jo Clark - CDL Licensed

Students at Tennessee Truck Driving School are taught by experienced instructors. We keep

our class size small to ensure quality training and individual attention where needed. Our

classroom is well lit, and climate controlled for the student’s comfort. The classroom tables

are large for ample space per student for learning materials. The classroom instructor will

use a white board, TV, and Trucking Industry DVD’s for training of the basics of tractor-trailer

driving, laws and requirements to get the CDL Permit.

Yard Instructors: Jeff Horton, Joshua Branch, Mark McCauley- CDL Licensed

The pre-trip inspection, maneuvering, backing, and coupling training will be done on our five-

acre lot. There is ample room for all forms of maneuvering as well as straight line backing

and ally docking.

Road Instructors: Sam Hoskins, Kevin McDermott, Dawn Norman - CDL Licensed

On the road training will be done in school owned, well-maintained equipment that is similar

to what is on the road today. Students will drive with our Road Instructors on all types of

roads such as city routes, interstate/highways, rural routes and mountainous locations for

added education. Initial driving will be done during the day but as the training progresses,

some night-time driving will be done as well. Set driving routes will be established and they

will maintain a 50-mile radius from the school.

All training will be provided at:

7142 Clinton Highway

Powell, TN 37849

Tennessee Truck Driving School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees

and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin,

age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Tennessee Truck Driving

School complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in

employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

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CLASS A CDL TRAINING

2024 CALENDAR

Open Enrollment