5100 - Commercial Vehicle Driving (C.C.)

Florida State College at Jacksonville’s Commercial Vehicle Driving program strives to provide the most complete training needed to obtain a Class A commercial driver’s license. Through partnerships with industry leaders, the Commercial Vehicle Driving program provides the most current information regarding state and federal motor vehicle safety regulations, cargo handling requirements, and basic vehicle maintenance. Upon successful completion of the program our students will have the knowledge base and skills required to be a viable resource within the commercial driving industry.

This program provides training to obtain a Class A commercial truck driver’s license, including hundreds of miles of road driving experience with licensed instructors under a variety of driving conditions. Students will learn important road safety skills, federal and state motor vehicle regulations, cargo handling, basic maintenance, and vehicle operations and maneuvering. Prior to enrolling in the program, students must be at least 18 years of age to drive intrastate or 21 years of age to drive interstate, pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical exam and drug/alcohol testing before class begins, have a valid Florida driver’s license with no more than six points in violations on his/her driver’s license in the past three years, and have no DUI (driving under the influence) violations within the past seven years.

A minimum grade of C or higher must be achieved in all professional coursework.

(904) 779-4056.