Truck Driving

Bishop State Community College’s 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 entry-level employees 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.

Faculty

Phone Number

E-mail Address

Bradley Wallace, Truck Driving Lead Instructor Bradley Wallace
Truck Driving Lead Instructor

(251) 660-1733

bwallace@bishop.edu

Hugh Praytor, Instructor Hugh Praytor
Instructor

(251) 660-1733

hpraytor@bishop.edu

William Toxey, Instructor William Toxey
Instructor

(251) 689-1939

wtoxey@bishop.edu

Michael Lott, Instructor Michael Lott
Instructor

(251) 660-1733

mlott@bishop.edu

Admissions requirements for entry into the Short Certificate Truck Driving program are (1) be at least 21 years of age, (2)possess a good driving record and 3) be able to successfully pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examination and a DOT controlled substance test. Note: In compliance with Federal Motor Carrier Regulations, a Motor Vehicle Report, a copy of the results of the DOT physical, and a copy of the drug screening test results must be furnished.

Note: Books and other out-of-pocket expenses are not included in the tuition.

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