This skills-oriented program offers a professional truck driving curriculum for the purpose of qualifying students for entry level positions as drivers in over-the-road or local driving vehicles. Topics covered include the following: pre-trip inspection, various skills in the yard, and over-the-road instruction along with a basic overview of map reading and log books. At the completion of the training, the student will be taken to demonstrate at their local Department of Motor Vehicles to obtain a Class A license.

Courses and Program Costs

Upcoming Class Schedule

Time to Complete Program

Training will encompass 210 hours (30 days) of training and is offered in a weekday or a weekend setting.

• The weekday option is offered in a 7.5 week timeframe, Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Entry Requirements

• Must currently possess a valid (nonprovisional) license and be 18 years of age.
• Must be able to pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical which cannot expire during the training period.
• Drug screen which must be less than sixty (60) days old and cannot expire during the training period.
• Must communicate in the English language sufficiently, as required by the U.S. Department of Transportation.
• Must obtain a Class A, CDL Learner’s Permit
• A $25.00 non-refundable registration fee is required from all students.
• Students are required to have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Students are required to take the TABE Assessment prior to enrollment.
• Students must participate in an Orientation and Information Session.
• Students must maintain a 75% average on quizzes and tests in each class and meet attendance requirements to progress to the next course.

Location of Training

Mountaintop Truck Driving Institute (MTDI)

12601 National Pike
Grantsville, MD 21536

Certifying Professional Association/Agency

Department of Transportation

Upon Successful Completion

• Students will be able to test at the local Department of Motor Vehicle site using a Garrett College truck (up to two attempts).
• Students will have completed training requirements set forth in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations in accordance with 49 CFR380.503. and receive associated certificate.

Occupational Outlook

Employment of heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers is projected to grow 4 % from 2021 to 2031, about as fast as the average for all occupations.

About 259,900 openings for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire. -Bls.gov