Get your Class A tractor-trailer license in
as little as four weeks and start on one of the most
in-demand careers in the country.
Non-Credit Training
COTC partners with Ancora Corporate Training, an established
national provider of CDL training, to offer this highly
sought-after non-credit training locally. COTC’s Ancora Class A
tractor-trailer program provides the optimal balance between
classroom learning and on-the-road training to prepare students
for the CDL Class A exam. Classes are small and taught by
experienced instructors who give students a real-life perspective
on what it’s like to be a truck driver.
Learning Outcomes
Students in the CDL Training: Class A Tractor Trailer program
will gain skills in the areas of:
- vehicle inspections
- defensive driving
- range maneuvers
- motor carrier safety regulations
- trip planning
- cargo handling
- size/weight laws
- general maintenance procedures
- hours of service
- accident prevention
Schedule
Training will be held Monday through Thursday from 7a.m. to 5:30
p.m. for four weeks (160 hours of training) with small cohorts of
four trainees.
Cost
The total cost of the training course is $4,995.
Additional costs may be required for commercial learner’s permit.
Payment is due in full prior to the first day of the course.
Refunds will not be issued once you have attended the
course.
Funding Opportunities
As a non-credit program, CDL training is currently not eligible
for any federal financial aid. COTC is exploring funding options;
however, at this time students are responsible for 100% of the
cost.
Students can explore funding opportunities through these
alternative sources:
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Job and Family Services
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Ohio Means Jobs
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Licking County
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740-670-8999
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740-670-8700
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Knox County
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740-397-7177
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740-392-9675
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Coshocton County
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740-622-1020
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740-295-7560
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For all other counties
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Dial 2-1-1
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Dial 2-1-1
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Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities is offering
scholarships up to $7000 while participating in their services.
Explore more by visiting https://oodworks.com
Students may also pursue funding through private lenders.
Licensure
CDL skills testing will take place on the last few days of the
training. If the first attempt at testing does not result
in higher than a 50% pass rate for COTC students,
remediation will be provided with the opportunity to
retest.
Upon successful completion of the skills test, students will earn
Class A Tractor Trailer Certificate and be eligible to apply for
the CDL Class A license.
Training Location
The CDL classroom is located at 621 West
Broad St., Pataskala, OH 43062.
The CDL range is located at 50 Park
Ave., Pataskala, OH 43062.
Get Started
Step 1: Complete the
online enrollment form with Central Ohio Technical College.
Questions? Contact Amanda Snider, Assistant Director of Advising,
at snider.414@mail.cotc.edu.
Step 2: Register with Ancora.
Visit
ancoraed.com/cotc.
Step 3: Complete your physical and drug screen.
Your welcome packet from Ancora Corporate Training will contain
all the information you need to schedule these appointments.
Step 4: Begin studying for your commercial learner’s permit
(CLP).
Your CLP is required; please refer to your welcome packet for
more information.
