About the Commercial Truck Driving (CDL) Prep Class
Training covers all aspects of the 3 part Class – A permit test that students must pass to enroll in the CDL training course. Additionally, students will receive an overview of the CDL application process and guidance on obtaining all the requirements to enroll.
Requirements to Enroll:
- Valid Driver’s License
$150
Registration Fee
Apply for Upcoming CDL Prep Classes
Poplarville Class
Next Class:
TBD
PRCC Poplarville Campus
(601) 403-1113
rejackson@prcc.edu
Hattiesburg Class
Next Classes:
TBD
PRCC Woodall Center
(601) 554-4646
srouse@prcc.edu
Hancock Class
Next Class:
Sept 30 - Oct 8
Monday - Tuesday
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
PRCC Hancock County Campus
(601) 403 -1113
rejackson@prcc.edu
Possible careers in this program:
Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers transport goods from one location to another. Most tractor-trailer drivers are long-haul drivers and operate trucks with a gross vehicle weight (GVW) capacity—that is, the combined weight of the vehicle, passengers, and cargo—exceeding 26,000 pounds. These drivers deliver goods over intercity routes, sometimes spanning several states.
What a student can expect from a career in this field:
What a student can expect from a career in this field:Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers typically do the following:
- Drive long distances
- Report to a dispatcher any incidents encountered on the road
- Follow all applicable traffic laws
- Secure cargo for transport, using ropes, blocks, chains, or covers
- Inspect their trailers before and after the trip, and record any defects they find
- Maintain a log of their working hours, following all federal and state regulations
- Report serious mechanical problems to the appropriate personnel
- Keep their trucks and associated equipment clean and in good working order
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