Training Opportunities

The Professional Truck Driving Program at Delta Tech offers training that takes students behind-the-wheel, onto the driving range, over-the-road training, and into the classroom, preparing students for the state licensing exam and entry-level employment.The truck driving classes students will be attending in the Professional Truck Driving Program are taught by instructors with real world experience, and will include comprehension of the state’s CDL standards, driver safety, air brakes, combination vehicles, log books, trip planning, employee and customer service relationships. Classroom training will be limited, because the Professional Truck Driving Program at Delta Tech aims to be a hands-on, interactive program teaching skills that can be applied and retained in the real world.

Pre-requisites required:
Applicants must: (1) provide proof of high school diploma or recognized equivalency or if no diploma or equivalency must possess a valid CDL permit prior to start of class, (2) be 18 years old or older (21 years or older for interstate travel), (3) possess a valid state driver?s licensed, (4) submit a copy of motor vehicle record and have no unpaid tickets anywhere in U.S., and (5) pass a DOT physical and drug screen.

Length of Program:
20 weeks

Summary of Program Requirements:
Applicants must: (1) provide proof of high school diploma or recognized equivalency or if no diploma or equivalency must possess a valid CDL permit prior to start of class, (2) be 18 years old or older (21 years or older for interstate travel), (3) possess a valid state driver?s licensed, (4) submit a copy of motor vehicle record and have no unpaid tickets anywhere in U.S., and (5) pass a DOT physical and drug screen.

Skills Needed
Equipment Operation and Control, Time Management, Critical Thinking, Good Vision

*Non-Credit Program

Pre-requisites required:
Applicants must accurately complete a Driver Qualification file. Applicants must: (1) have a valid Mississippi driver?s license, (2) have attained the age of 18 for Intrastate or 21 for interstate licenses, (3) have a good driving record, (4) pass drug test prior to entering program, (5) pass a DOT drug screen and physical after receiving learner?s permit. Student must take DOT drug screen at designated time or will be dismissed from the program.

Length of Program:
8 weeks

Summary of Program Requirements:
Applicants must accurately complete a Driver Qualification file. Applicants must: (1) have a valid Mississippi driver?s license, (2) have attained the age of 18 for Intrastate or 21 for interstate licenses, (3) have a good driving record, (4) pass drug test prior to entering program, (5) pass a DOT drug screen and physical after receiving learner?s permit. Student must take DOT drug screen at designated time or will be dismissed from the program.

Skills Needed
Equipment Operation and Control, Time Management, Critical Thinking, Good Vision

Backing awareness training (into equipment hoppers, into very tight dump spaces/spots, overhead obstacles, etc.) Being loaded (via front-end loaders, bucket excavators, overhead storage silos, etc.) Safe dumping procedures and full dumping environment awareness and hazards recognition Ingress and egress of narrow truck weigh scales, wash pits, etc. Hauling 300+ degree material (hot mix asphalt) Dumping dirt/gravel materials that tend to shift/bulk during discharge Short hauls (requiring much shifting/braking) Driving over/through uneven and/or soft surfaces Rolling/unrolling trailer cover tarps Safe general maintenance that is specific to dump trailers/dump beds Following specific dumping instructions (spotter recognition and communication) Good recognition/understanding of many different materials (aggregates) appearances/properties, and their specific hauling characteristics/tendencies General telematics?? (GPS truck management) education Electronic logging devices (ELDs) and Hours of Services?? understanding Acquiring a Commercial Driving License

Pre-requisites required:
Applicants must apply for East Mississippi admission and be accepted. Must provide high school diploma, social security card, and state ID, DOT Physical and Drug Screen, Work Keys Silver or better, and ?Smart Start? Certification training.

Length of Program:
5 weeks

Summary of Program Requirements:
Applicants must apply for East Mississippi admission and be accepted. Must provide high school diploma, social security card, and state ID, DOT Physical and Drug Screen, Work Keys Silver or better, and ?Smart Start? Certification training.

Skills Needed
Equipment Operation and Control, Time Management, Critical Thinking, Good Vision

New classes starting every 8 weeks: The Professional Truck Driver Training Program at Holmes Community College is an 8-week program that prepares students to enter the commercial truck driving industry. Classes meet Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. The program includes classroom, controlled driving environment, and road driving to provide instruction in operating diesel powered vehicles, DOT rules and regulations, shifting techniques, pre and post trip inspections, loading and unloading cargo, and keeping necessary records.

Pre-requisites required:
Applicants must complete a Professional Truck Driving Application packet. A high school diploma or GED is preferred for this program. Applicants must: (1) be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, (2) be at least 21 years of age, (3) have a valid Class R driver?s license, (4) successfully have passed the Mississippi CDL written exam, (5) have a clean driving record, (6) have no felony convictions, and (7) pass a DOT physical and drive screen.

Length of Program:
8 weeks

Summary of Program Requirements:
Applicants must complete a Professional Truck Driving Application packet. A high school diploma or GED is preferred for this program. Applicants must: (1) be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, (2) be at least 21 years of age, (3) have a valid Class R driver?s license, (4) successfully have passed the Mississippi CDL written exam, (5) have a clean driving record, (6) have no felony convictions, and (7) pass a DOT physical and drive screen.

Skills Needed
Equipment Operation and Control, Time Management, Critical Thinking, Good Vision

Commercial Truck Driving is an instructional program that prepares individuals to drive trucks and other commercial vehicles. It includes instruction in operating diesel powered vehicles; loading and unloading cargo; reporting delays or accidents on the road; verifying loads against shipping records; and keeping necessary records.

Pre-requisites required:
Applicants must complete a Commercial Truck Driving application. Applicants must: (1) be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, (2) have a valid driver?s license, (3) provide a copy of good driving record, (4) pass a DOT physical and drug screening within 30 days of class start date, (4) successfully pass Mississippi CDL written exam, and (5) meet with a career services officer at ICC-Belden.

Length of Program:
160 hours

Summary of Program Requirements:
Applicants must complete a Commercial Truck Driving application. Applicants must: (1) be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, (2) have a valid driver?s license, (3) provide a copy of good driving record, (4) pass a DOT physical and drug screening within 30 days of class start date, (4) successfully pass Mississippi CDL written exam, and (5) meet with a career services officer at ICC-Belden.

Skills Needed
Equipment Operation and Control, Time Management, Critical Thinking, Good Vision

Mississippi Truck Driving School Prepares Students for Exciting New Careers in the Transportation Industry. Our courses are a combination of in-class education and on-hands over-the-road training. Taught by quality instructors with real experience in the transportation industry, our classes will teach you everything you need to know in order to pass the CDL permit test. Your new career can start today.

Pre-requisites required:
Program prerequisites include: DOT physical exam, DOT drug screen, valid driver?s license, and Wunderlich assessment.

Length of Program:
18 days

Summary of Program Requirements:
Program prerequisites include: DOT physical exam, DOT drug screen, valid driver?s license, and Wunderlich assessment.

Skills Needed
Equipment Operation and Control, Time Management, Critical Thinking, Good Vision

*Non-Credit Program

Pre-requisites required:
Applicants must: (1) be 21 years of age-OTR/18 Local, (2) have a High School Diploma or GED, (3) have a Birth Certificate, (4) be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident, (5) have a Valid Driver?s License Official Driver?s Report, (6) have a D.O.T. Physical and Drug Test, and (7) have a CDL Learner?s Permit.

Length of Program:
8 weeks

Summary of Program Requirements:
Applicants must: (1) be 21 years of age-OTR/18 Local, (2) have a High School Diploma or GED, (3) have a Birth Certificate, (4) be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident, (5) have a Valid Driver?s License Official Driver?s Report, (6) have a D.O.T. Physical and Drug Test, and (7) have a CDL Learner?s Permit.

Skills Needed
Equipment Operation and Control, Time Management, Critical Thinking, Good Vision

The Commercial Truck Driving program, located on the Olive Branch campus, prepares students for occupations in the trucking industry. It is an 8-week course which meets five days per week. In presenting the material, the instructor uses both the lecture and demonstration method of teaching with active participation and practice by the students. Upon successful completion of the 240 hours, the student is awarded a certificate and nine semester hours credit.
*Non-Credit Program

Pre-requisites required:
Applicants must apply for Northwest admission and also be accepted. Applicant must: (1) have high school diploma or GED equivalency, (2) be 21 years of age, (3) have a valid driver?s license, (4) have a CDL learner?s permit, (5) be capable of driving a manual transmission, (6) have an official driver?s record (will be pulled by the instructor), (7) complete D.O.T. physical and drug screen before acceptance, and (8) complete criminal background check.

Length of Program:
4 weeks

Summary of Program Requirements:
Applicants must apply for Northwest admission and also be accepted. Applicant must: (1) have high school diploma or GED equivalency, (2) be 21 years of age, (3) have a valid driver?s license, (4) have a CDL learner?s permit, (5) be capable of driving a manual transmission, (6) have an official driver?s record (will be pulled by the instructor), (7) complete D.O.T. physical and drug screen before acceptance, and (8) complete criminal background check.

Skills Needed
Equipment Operation and Control, Time Management, Critical Thinking, Good Vision

The driver training program offers students the opportunity to gain knowledge and develop skills that will provide a means of earning a living as a truck driver. The program includes classroom and in-truck range and highway/street training so the students can learn to drive a semi-tractor-trailer safely and efficiently.
*Non-Credit Program

Pre-requisites required:
Program prerequisites include: DOT physical exam, drug screen, GED/HS diploma preferred, valid driver?s license

Length of Program:
3 weeks

Summary of Program Requirements:
Program prerequisites include: DOT physical exam, drug screen, GED/HS diploma preferred, valid driver?s license

Skills Needed
Equipment Operation and Control, Time Management, Critical Thinking, Good Vision