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Transportation Institute (CDL)

About the KC Transportation Institute:

Kilgore College trains individuals who are new to the field of commercial driving and also can enhance and reinforce skills for more experienced drivers. Courses are offered at a variety of times, including day, evening and weekend programs.

What do graduates of the program do?

They transport goods including cars, livestock, and other materials in liquid, loose, or packaged form. Many routes are from city to city and cover long distances. Some truck drivers have regular runs to transport freight to the same city on a regular basis. Other drivers perform runs because shippers request varying service to different cities every day. Long-distance truck drivers spend most of their working time behind the wheel, but also may have to load or unload their cargo. The U.S. Department of Transportation requires that drivers keep a log of their activities, the condition of the truck and the circumstances of any accidents. East Texas companies use many drivers in oil field, manufacturing and delivery positions.

Qualified applicants must have a WorkKeys Assessment Scores. In addition, students must be at least 18 years of age, copy of clean driving record obtained through the Texas DPS office with 10 years of driving history, complete and pass a Department of Transportation Physical Exam and meet the requirements of the Motor Carrier Federal Safety Regulations, Qualifications of Drivers.

Commercial Driver’s License Exam Preparation

Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) Class “A” / Refresher Course

Professional Truck Driver I

Complete Commercial Driver’s License Training (CDL) Class “A”

40-Hour Permit Training Certificate

160-Hour License Training Certificate