Commercial Truck Driving

• Must not have more than eight (8) points on your driving record.

• Must not have more than three (3) moving violations with the last three (3) years. 

• No DUI or DWI within the past seven (7) years. 

• Must not have more than two (2) serious traffic violations (as defined by the Commercial Driver’s Manual from the Department of Driver Services) within the last three (3) years and no more than three (3) serious traffic violations within the last seven (7) years.

• Serious Offenses Include:

  • ​​​Excessive Speeding (15 or more over the limit)

  • Reckless Driving 

  • Improper or Erratic Lane changes 

  • Following too closely. 

• Must not have more than one (1) major traffic violation (as defined by the Commercial Driver’s Manual). 

• Major Offenses:
  • ​​​​DWI
  • Hit and Run
  • Leaving the Scene of an Accident 
  • Failing to Report:
    • ​​​Striking an Unattended Vehicle​​
    • Striking a Fixed Object 
    • An Accident 

• Using a Motor Vehicle to Commit a Felony

• Driving a CMV while the person’s CDL or CLP is Revoked, Suspended, Canceled, or Disqualified.

• Homicide by Vehicle

• Racing on Highways or Streets

• Using a Motor Vehicle to Flee or Attempt to Elude an Officer

• Fraudulent or Fictitious Use of or Application for a License

• Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Revoked, Canceled, or Suspended Registration

• Theft of a Vehicle Engaged in Commercial Transportation of Cargo

• Refusing to Submit to a State Administered Chemical Test Requested by an Officer 

The Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulates commercial driver licensing and requires a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical and drug test in addition to a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Report prior to the issuance of a Georgia Commercial Learner' Permit (CLP) or Commercial Driver's License (CDL). Furthermore, random drug testing is required during the course of the Commercial Truck Driving program (FMCSA Regulations 382.305 and 391, subpart E).  

EZDOT, LLC will visit the campus and perform the required drug test during the first 3 days of CTDL 1010 course.  

• Students must be able to produce negative results on the drug screening and submit a satisfactory physical f they wish to remain in the program.

• An applicant/student driver who fails a drug and/or alcohol test may not be able to complete the CTD program at Ogeechee Technical College or any TCSG institution until documentation of successful completion of a return to duty program as prescribed by a Substance Abuse Professional has been received.