Amarillo College Truck Driving Academy-Dumas, TX
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About Amarillo College Truck Driving Academy-Dumas, TX
Amarillo College Truck Driving Academy, with locations in Amarillo, Hereford, and Dumas, TX, provides comprehensive CDL training to meet the growing demand for skilled truck drivers. As a registered Entry Level Driver Training facility, the academy's programs adhere to FMCSA guidelines, ensuring students receive quality instruction. The academy utilizes state-of-the-art simulator training, classroom instruction, and practical range and road driving to prepare students for the Class A CDL exam. Amarillo College is not an employment agency and does not guarantee the issuance of a license by the Texas Department of Public Safety. However, the academy provides ample training, opportunities, and assistance for students to connect with visiting recruiters, apply for jobs, and successfully complete the DPS written and skills tests using Amarillo College vehicles. The CDL courses cover a range of topics, including Commercial Driver's License Written Skills, Commercial Driver's License Driving Skills, and Entry Level Driver Training theory. Students learn about general knowledge, air brakes, combination vehicles, doubles and triples, tankers, and hazardous materials. The academy also emphasizes safe maneuvering and control of tractor-trailers in various traffic situations. Amarillo College offers Class A, Class A Refresher, Class A Restriction Removal, Class B CDL, Class B to Class A Upgrade, and Hazmat classes. Financial aid options such as the GI Bill® and the Texas Hazelwood Act are available for eligible veterans. Unemployed or under-employed individuals can contact Workforce Solutions for assistance. The academy also provides CDL training for deaf students, requiring a waiver from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.