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Institutional Objective
The demand for Class A tractor/Trailer drivers is at an all time high. Many of our nation’s carriers are hiring recent graduates and offering tuition reimbursement. While we cannot quote first year earnings, as they vary considerably among carriers, it appears as though the opportunities for growth and advancement within the transportation industry are unlimited.
It is our desire to introduce top quality Ryans Place Trucking School graduates into the transportation industry.
For those seeking a new and significant career… Seeking the freedom and independence that professional drivers enjoy… then this is the career for you.
Job Placement Assistance
Ryans Place Trucking School offers placement assistance to graduates who successfully complete the program.
Placement assistance includes:
- Assisting students in application preparation
- Interview coaching
- Identify and contact prospective employers
- Arrange interviews with area based prospective employers.
4 Week Driving Program
The program is designed to prepare the student for the Commercial Driver License written and road test administered by the Tennessee Department of Safety.
The program is structured into three elements:
- Classroom – 60 hours
- Driver Skills – 50 hours
- Road Training – 50 hours
- Ryans Place Trucking School is authorized for operation as a post-secondary education institution by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. In order to view detailed job placement and graduation information on the programs offered by Ryans Place Trucking School, please visit www.tn.gov/thec and click on the Authorized Institutions Data link under Recent Reports at the bottom of the screen.
Tuition
Entry Level Class ‘A”: $5,000
- Does include Class A CDL License testing fee.
Does NOT include any tests required for enrollment:
- DOT Physical - average cost $75
- Drug Screen - average cost $45
- MVR – average cost $5
- Does NOT include any tests conducted by TN DMV:
- Learner’s permit - $16.50
- Class A CDL license $14 – 46 (Depending on # of years required)
Financial Assistance
- For those that qualify there is grant money available for residents of Tennessee. These grants do not have to be paid back. For credit approved applicants, tuition loans should be available through your local financial institutions.
- GI Bill® and WIOA accepted.
Admissions Criteria
The program is designed to prepare the student for the Commercial Driver License written and road test administered by the Tennessee Department of Safety.
The program is structured into three elements:
- Student must pay for and pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) NIDA drug screen, prior to the first day of class.
- Student must pay for and pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) Long Form physical examination, prior to the first day of class.
- Student must provide the school, rpts, a copy of the drug screen results and the physical examination form, prior to the first day of class.
- Student must be at least 21 years of age.
- Student must have a valid driver’s license (may not be under a driver license suspension, cancellation or revocation in Tennessee or any other state).
- Student must provide a current copy of Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) which reflects no more than 8 points or 3 moving violations in the last 3 years. No DUI / DWI or reckless driving convictions within the past 5 years.
- While not required, a high school education is recommended, as employment options are limited without.
- Student must not have any felony convictions within the past 10 years.
- Student must have proof of U. S. citizenship or lawful permanent residence.
- Student must have a clean, neat appearance. Beards and moustaches must be neatly trimmed. Student must wear appropriate footwear.
- All financial arrangements, grants or financing, must be completed prior to first day of class.
- After first week of class instruction, student must pay for and pass the examination for a Tennessee CDL Learners Permit.
- Reminder: Each student is individually responsible for and must pay for your drug screen, your physical examination, your CDL Learner's permit and your CDL (Commercial Drivers License).