Truck Driver Training in Georgia
Class A CDL training at Georgia Driving Academy prepares students for an entry-level position in the trucking industry. With campuses in Conyers and Columbus, GDA offers border to border CDL training, making truck driving school available to residents throughout Atlanta and northwest Georgia.
During truck driver training at GDA, students will learn to become safety-conscious, professional drivers in the transportation industry. With a combination of classroom and hands-on, behind-the-wheel instruction, our ELDT regulated training will prepare graduates of our Class A CDL courses to pass both the DDS (Department of Driver Services) written CDL exam and the road skills test.
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What Can I Expect from Truck Driver Training?
CDL training in Georgia includes classroom and hands-on training. During the classroom portion of our CDL course students will use the “clicker” instructional system to participate in lectures and answer questions about:
- Georgia CDL Permit Test
- Truck safety
- Air brake systems
- Logging systems
- Georgia driving laws
- Pre-trip inspections
- Speed and stopping
Behind-the-wheel training will put this knowledge to the test, ensuring students are prepared to pass the Georgia CDL Road Skills Test. This hands-on portion of CDL training is done on the campus range as well as public roads, providing students with detailed instruction on:
- Coupling and uncoupling
- Shifting, backing, and turning
- Parallel parking and alley dock backing
- Interstate, local, and rural street driving
Georgia Driving Academy also offers students the opportunity to expand their skillset and increase their earning potential before entering the workforce by offering:
- Automatic restriction removal
- Hazmat endorsement training (H)
- Double/triple Trailer training (T)
- Tanker Vehicle training (N)
How Long Does it Take to Get a Class A CDL?
Training time at Georgia Driving Academy can vary based on vehicle type. For automatic vehicles, we offer a 160-hour training program. For students interested in removing their manual restriction, we offer a 180-hour program that includes additional instruction on shifting. Review our full class schedule.
Begin Your Truck Driving Career at GDA
Our team is with you every step of the way! Before starting training, we’ll work with you to find payment options that make training affordable and obtainable. After completing the program, students have access to job placement assistance, allowing them to meet with employers and local carriers who are looking to hire our quality graduates.
