Truck Driving

Degree Types
Certificate
Mode of Study
On Campus

Tuition-Free Truck Driving Course
Attendance to orientation session required. Address: 630 W 19th St. Merced, CA or via Zoom.

Spring 2025 course is full.

These are the next orientation dates for the next course scheduled to start in August 2025.

  • Wednesday 04/16/2025 5:30pm-6:30pm. Zoom: 838 0970 1013
  • Wednesday 05/21/2025 5:30pm-6:30pm. Zoom: 862 9207 8821
  • Wednesday 06/18/2025 5:30pm-6:30pm. Zoom: 843 7874 3989

Students will learn the material necessary to successfully pass the DMV CLP test, which will include the option for multiple Class A endorsements. In addition, students will gain knowledge and develop additional skills necessary to become a professional truck driver. *Students must be at least 18 and must have had a driver’s license for at least a year.

The next course will take place in Fall 2025. It will be divided into two mandatory parts.

Mandatory Part 1: TRK-769 Permit Training. Location 630 W 19th St. Merced, CA 95340

Mandatory Part 2: TRK-770 Behind The Wheel. Outdoor lab. 2165 Wardrobe Ave. Merced, CA 95340

  • Classes Monday to Friday 8am-5pm
  • Daily and punctual attendance required
  • NO evening or weekend classes offered
  • Must be at least 18 and must have had a driver’s license for at least a year (no exceptions)
  • Must have a valid California driver’s license
  • Students are responsible to verify directly with the DMV if with their driving record could apply for the CDL permit
  • Class in English only

Requirements

Although the course is tuition-free, students are responsible to pay for the requirements and DMV permits.

  1. Print out of DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles) Driving Record
  2. DOT (Department of Transportation) Medical Exam Clearance
  3. Passed 5-panel Drug Test (due the first week of class to avoid its expiration)

*When applying for the Commercial Lerner’s Permit, the DMV (not Merced College) will require:

  • Social Security Card
  • Two forms of ID
  • Marriage certificate (if married)
  • Two bills with your address
  • Birth Certificate (original) or 10-year Passport

Certifications Available:

DMV CLP, which will include the option for multiple Class A endorsements

Location

Business Resource Center (BRC)

630 W 19th St. Merced, CA 95341
209-381-6540

  • The program will take about 10 weeks to complete
    • Note: Those 10 weeks may not be consecutive
  • The program is completely in-person and students are required to attend all classes during all weeks
  • Classes are from Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm at the BRC.
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