Applicants must meet all the following requirements before being admitted into the truck driving program at MT Training Center: The applicant must schedule an interview with the admissions office and submit a completed application. Applicants must be a United States citizen or have proof of current permanent residency. Successful completion of the Department of Transportation physical examination (long form required); successful completion of a Department of Transportation drug screening; must possess a valid; Texas driver’s license prior to enrollment; free of any outstanding tickets and/or warrants; provide MT Training Center with a copy of your High school diploma, GED, or successfully pass the written Learner’s Permit section of the CDL exam; Complete your Admissions Application; must be at least 18 years of age (Limited to intrastate driving) / 21 years of age for interstate driver; must be able to read and write English; must be able to perform simple arithmetic; no felony convictions involving illegal drugs in a commercial vehicle, and no DWI (driving while intoxicated) violations within the last 3 years. All applicants must also be in good health and cannot possess any of the following for safety measures: no loss of limb that has not been waived, no impairment of hand, finger, arm foot, or leg that interferes with driving; no diabetes requiring insulin for control; no heart problems; no respiratory dysfunction; no high blood pressure; no rheumatic arthritic, orthopedic, muscular, neuromuscular, or vascular problems that would affect control of a motor vehicle; no epilepsy; no conditions likely to cause loss of consciousness; no mental, nervous, organic, or functional disease, or psychiatric disorder likely to interfere with vehicle control, and no addiction to drugs or alcohol. The applicant must possess vision of 20/40 or better in each eye (cannot be color blind) and have good hearing. All students will be notified concerning his/her acceptance after review of his application. Once the student has been accepted they will be subject to the school’s refund and cancellation policy. Class size is limited based upon space availability. MT Training Center does not discriminate regarding race, color, nationality, national origin, religion, creed. age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, disability, or marital status.
| Tuition: | $4,290.00 |
| Registration: | $100.00 |
| Examiner Fees: | $500.00 |
| Drug Test Fee: | $48.00 |
| DOT Physical Fee: | $68.00 |
| Commercial Learner’s Permit Fee: | $25.00 |
| License Fee (subject to change per DPS): | $61.00 |
| MVR: | $8.00 |
| Total Cost: | $5,100.00 |
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Day Schedule Monday – Friday
Period 1 07:30 a.m. – 09:00 a.m. Break 09:00 a.m. – 09:10 a.m.
Period 2 09:10 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Lunch 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Period 3 11:30 a.m. – 01:00 p.m. Break 01:00 p.m. – 01:10 p.m.
Period 4 01:10 p.m. – 02:40 p.m. Break 02:40 p.m. – 02:50 p.m.
Period 5 02:50 p.m. – 04:00 p.m.
Evening Schedule Monday – Friday
Period 1 04:00 p.m. – 05:50 p.m. Break 05:50 p.m. – 06:00 p.m.
Period 2 06:00 p.m. – 07:50 p.m. Break 07:50 p.m. – 08:00 p.m.
Period 3 08:00 p.m. – 09:00 p.m.
Length: 4 Weeks (Day Classes), 7 Weeks (Evening Classes)
Ratios: 20:1 (students/instructor)
The truck driving program offers a total of 160 hours of student instruction which includes, but is not limited to lectures, simulations, observations, behind the wheel and range driving. Note: Behind the wheel instruction is conducted with groups of students per driving shift.
| Subject Number | Course Name | Lecture Hours | Lab Hours | Credit Hours |
| TTBO-100 | Basic Operations | 15 | 60 | 4.5 |
| TTBO-200 | Safe Operating Practices | 10 | 30 | 2.5 |
| TTBO-300 | Advanced Operating Practices | 10 | 10 | 1.5 |
| TTBO-400 | Systems and Malfunctions | 5 | 0 | 0.5 |
| TTBO-500 | Non-Vehicle Activities | 15 | 0 | 1.5 |
| TTBO-600 | Human Trafficking | 5 | 0 | 0.5 |
| Total Hours: | 60 | 100 | 11 |
Prerequisites: None.
Lecture/Lab Contact Hours: 15/60
Quarter Credit Hours: 4.5
TTBO-200 Safe Operating Practices: The student will master visual methods for visual searches of traffic including night driving, realize the effects of rain, snow, and ice, and how to handle difficult situations.
Prerequisites: Learner’s Permit.
Lecture/Lab Contact Hours: 10/30
Quarter Credit Hours: 2.5
TTBO-300 Advanced Operating Practices: The student will learn advanced methods of operating a tractor and trailer, as well as road speed, space management extreme driving conditions, hours of service, hazardous awareness, and sliding 5 th wheel and tandem axles.
Prerequisites: Learner’s Permit.
Lecture/Lab Contact Hours: 10/10
Quarter Credit Hours: 1.5
TTBO-400 Systems and Malfunctions: The student will learn vehicle systems, methods and processes of vehicle inspections, how to properly recognize truck / trailer malfunctions, as well as how to report any malfunctions.
Prerequisites: Learner’s Permit.
Lecture/Lab Contact Hours: 5/0
Quarter Credit Hours: 0.5
TTBO-500 Non-Vehicle Activities: The student will learn how to properly fill out cargo documentation and will learn how to carefully handle cargo, as well as how to keep track of service log sheets. The students will also learn how to perform first aid, environmental issues, alcohol and drug awareness while operating a vehicle, as well as learn accident procedures and how to handle hazardous materials.
Prerequisites: Learner’s Permit
Lecture/Lab Contact Hours: 15/0
Quarter Credit Hours: 1.5
TTBO-600 Human Trafficking: The student will learn basic information regarding human trafficking as well as current statistics. The student will learn facts about major types of human trafficking, be able to identify potential situations of trafficking and learn when and how to report suspected trafficking.
Prerequisite: None
Lecture/Lab Contact Hours: 5/0
Quarter Credit Hours: 0.5
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