Belmont College’s Truck Driving Academy can prepare you for a high-paying career in as little as five weeks. Our wide-ranging curriculum and training process are focused on helping you pass the CDL exam and earn your Class A license. You’ll get plenty of time behind the wheel learning from state-certified instructors licensed with the Ohio Division of Public Safety. Training on any combination vehicle such as a semi-tractor trailer and hazmat endorsements.

Class Start Dates

November 4 – December 6 – CLASS FULL
November 18 – December 20

January 13 – February 14

February 17 – March 28

March 24 – April 25

Commercial Truck Driving Training

The Truck Driving Academy serves Belmont, Harrison, Monroe, and surrounding counties, and is licensed by the Ohio Department of Public Safety. Classroom Instruction Includes:

  • Vehicle safety
  • Shifting
  • Log book
  • Pre-trip preparation
  • Coupling/uncoupling
  • Air brakes
  • Weight distribution and proper loading
  • Preventative maintenance
  • Handling hazardous materials
  • Map reading
  • Textbooks, workbooks, and materials

Range practice and road course covers skills such as:

  • Basic control systems
  • Safe operating procedures
  • Speed management
  • Extreme driving conditions
  • Backing
  • Visual search
  • Night operations

Train for your Class A CDL in just five weeks*

  • Daytime classes available Monday through Friday
  • Workforce funds available to students who qualify**
  • CDL test Included
  • Drug screening/DOT physical required
  • Job placement assistance

*To enroll in this program, you must pass a USDOT physical exam and an alcohol and controlled substance test and have a valid state driver’s license. Payment of proof of funding must be submitted before starting program. 

**Workforce Investment Opportunity Act (WIOA) funds are available to students who qualify. Contact Ohio Means Jobs or Workforce West Virginia for WIOA funding.



Coming Soon: CDL Test Site to Open at Belmont

CDL Testing Site to Open at Belmont College! Stay turned for more information to be announced this Fall 2024.


 

How to Afford the Cost of Truck Driving School

Ohio residents may be eligible for a $2,000 CDL scholarship! Contact us today for more information!

For financial assistance, contact the following State Workforce/Job Service Offices:

  • Belmont County Ohio Means Jobs: 740.633.5627 – 302 Walnut St, Martins Ferry, OH 43935
  • Harrison County Ohio Means Jobs: 740.942.2171 – 520 N. Main Street, Cadiz, OH 43907
  • Monroe County Ohio Means Jobs: 740.472.1602 – 100 Home Av, Woodsfield, OH 43793
  • Jefferson County Ohio Means Jobs – 740-282-0971 – 114 North 4th Street, Steubenville, OH 43952
  • Workforce West Virginia: 304.232.6280 – 1275 Warwood Ave, Wheeling, WV 26003

Questions?

Stacey Cannon, CDL Coordinator
CDL Truck Driving Academy

740.699.3806
scannon@belmontcollege.edu