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Truck Driving Schools in Michigan

December 2, 2014 by Matt

The State of Michigan requires anyone who wishes to work as a truck driver must have a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). One must be at least 18 years old to drive in Michigan and 21 to drive interstate. To ensure that CDL applicants are physically fit for this line of work, they must obtain a DOT certificate from a DOT certified physician.

After getting all the prerequisites, the next step is to visit the nearest DMV office and submit the DOT certificate, a valid driver’s license, and other supporting documents in order to take the written examination. If an applicant passes, he or she will be issued a learner’s permit to drive a CMV with a licensed driver. This is to let them gain the experience needed to prepare for the road test.

Taking the road test is the last obstacle before one can get a CDL. There is no requirement that forces an applicant to undergo proper training before taking this test. However, it is highly recommended that applicants get enough practice before taking. Enrolling in an accredited truck driving school or program will help applicants ensure that they get their CDL in Michigan.

truck-hauling-containerTruck Driving Schools in MI Listed By City


Ann Arbor

Trainco Truck Driving School
4800 E. Huron River Drive,
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 734-374-3994
Website: www.traincoinc.com/programs-campuses/ann-arbor-michigan/

Auburn Hills

Baker College of Auburn Hills
1500 University Drive,
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
(248) 340-0600

Cadillac

Baker College
9600 E 13th St.
Cadillac, MI 49601
(800) 313-3463

Pinnacle Truck Driver Training
1625 Leeson Avenue,
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 468-3170

Canton

International Trucking School, Inc.
5820 N. Canton Center Road,
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 354-0844

Centerville

International Trucking School, Inc.
62249 Shimmel Rd.
Centerville, MI 49032
(269) 467-9945

Coldwater

American Truck Driving School
270 Sauk River Drive
Coldwater, MI 49036
(800) 999-8012

Detroit

All Stars Truck Driving School, Inc.
151 Military St.
Detroit, MI 48209
(734) 444-4048

Great American Truck Driving School
1401 Rosa Parks Blvd
Detroit, MI 48216
(855) 235-5627

US Truck Driver Training School, Inc.
4195 Central Street,
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 297-6608

Escanaba

Midwest Truck Driving School, Inc.
1519 N. 26th Street
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 789-6311

Fenton

US Truck Driver Training School, Inc.
2100 W. Thompson Road,
Fenton, MI 48430
(810) 714-1702

Flint

Baker College of Flint
1717 S. Dort Hwy.
Flint, MI 48503
(800) 964-4299

Freeland

Tri Area Driving School
6272 Midland Road,
Freeland, MI 48623
(989) 692-0560

Gladwin

Liberty Truck Driving School
1680 W M-61
Gladwin, MI 48624
(989) 426-9756

Grand Rapids

Rivertown CDL Academy
1025 Ken-O-Sha Ind. Park Drive SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(877) 543-8235

Grandville

West Michigan CDL
3370 Busch Drive
Grandville, MI 49418
(888) 550-4947

Grawn

Advanced Tech Courses
6100 US 31
Grawn, MI 49637
(231) 943-3500

Harrison

Mid-Michigan Community College
1375 S. Clare Avenue,
Harrison, MI 48625
(989) 386-6622

Hasting Charter Township

Tri Area Driving School
922 N Middleville Rd.
Hastings Charter Township, MI 49058
(989) 692-0560

Holt

International Trucking School, Inc.
4025 Holt Rd. Suite #101
Holt, MI 48842
(517) 694-2593

Jackson

American Pride Truck Driving School
3435 East Michigan Avenue,
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 748-9296

Kalamazoo

International Trucking School, Inc.
2946 Business One Drive
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 382-2600

Lansing

Lancing Community College
4100W-Transportation Maintenance Technologies Program
Lansing, MI 48901
(517) 267-6404

Trainco Truck Driving School
2200 S. Washington Avenue
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 887-1600

Marine City

Coast 2 Coast Truck Driving School
6280 King Road,
Marine City, MI 48039
(810) 765-4300

Midland

CDMI – Premier Truck Driving School
3213 South Saginaw Road,
Midland, MI 48641
(989) 495-8300

Monroe

International Trucking School, Inc.
1555 S. Raisinville Road,
Monroe, MI 48161
Phone: (800) 448-7101

Muskegon

CDL Training Service & Consulting
221 S. Quarterline Road,
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 777-0200

New Buffalo

Professional Drivers Institute (PDI)
10747 US 12
New Buffalo, MI 49117
(800) 222-1782

Pontiac

Nu-Way Truck Driver Training Center
25 South Glenwood Avenue
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 334-5900

Port Huron

Baker College of Port Huron – Romeo Site
3403 Lapeer Road
Port Huron, MI 48060
(888) 262-2442

Romulus

Suburban Truck Driver Training School
28675 Northline Road,
Romulus, MI 48174
(734) 229-0000

Saginaw

Baker College
1621 Terminal Drive
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 755-2756

CDI Truck Driving School
6191 Sherman
Saginaw, MI 48604
(989) 771-1199

Sterling Heights

Coast 2 Coast Truck Driving School
44440 Phoenix Drive,
Sterling Heights, MI 48314
(586) 201-7071

US Truck Driver Training School, Inc.
6500 15 Mile Road,
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
(586) 795-2160

Taylor

Trainco Truck Driving School
22299 Eureka Road
Taylor, MI 48180
(734) 374-5000

Warren

Dynamic Truck Driving School, Inc.
24121 Mound Road
Warren, MI 48091
(586) 757-5004

International Trucking School, Inc.
14500 E. 12 Mile Road,
Warren, MI 48088
(800) 448-7101

Samba Express Driver Training and Testing Division
32097 Hollingsworth Avenue
Warren, MI 48092
(586) 274-9552

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Filed Under: Michigan Tagged With: mi

Michigan Truck Driving License

November 27, 2014 by Matt

It is important to gain a Michigan Truck Driving License if you want to become a truck driver in this state.  The new federal standards have imposed regulations which require certain qualifications for anyone to drive a commercial vehicle either interstate or intrastate.  Truck driving is certainly a very profitable occupation but you also have to comply with state and federal requirements to make sure that only those who are qualified and who can drive safely and efficiently on the road are the ones who are maneuvering these trucks.

In Michigan, it is the Department of State which issues commercial driving licenses.  They come in two forms: the standard commercial driver’s license and the enhanced commercial driver’s license. The advantage of getting an enhanced CDL is that you can drive your truck across Mexico, Bermuda, Canada, and the Caribbean without the need to present other documents.  To apply for either license, you will need to visit any local office or branch of the Secretary of State.  You will need to present the following: Social Security Number, your current driver’s license, and the fees for application.

purple-big-rig-truckBefore taking the exams for the drivers permit, you should first study the Michigan CDL Manual which is available in driving licenses offices.  Study the manual first as it contains the necessary information that you will need to pass the written exams. You should also be at least 18 years old at the time of the application to qualify for an intrastate license.  Only those who are at least 21 years old are allowed to get an interstate CDL license.  The fee for a first time applicant is $25 and additional endorsements cost $5 each.  Applicants who are below 21 years old cannot apply for a Hazardous Materials endorsement.

The written exam is administered in DMV offices. You should however make sure that you have studied the Michigan CDL Manual first before taking the written test.  The exam is composed of 50 or 70 questions with an additional 25 questions for air-brakes depending on the classification that you are applying for.  When you pass the written exam, you will be given a permit for you to practice driving an actual truck.  This is a valid for a few months and you should take the practical exam before the permit expires. The practical exam is conducted in 3 parts: pre-trip inspection, basic skills, and road test.

If you pass the last part of the test, then you will be given a Michigan Truck Driving License. It is valid for a few years and you will have to renew it every few years.  Aside from these, you will also need to pass the vision and medical exams first before you can be eligible for the license.  You should have a visual acuity of at least 20/40 and you should also pass the DOT medical certification conducted by an accredited medical professional. A hazmat endorsement will require a further background check which is conducted by the TSA.

You can visit this page to find more information about truck driving schools in MI that offer training to help one gain the skills to pass the driver’s exams.

Information about receiving a Commercial Drivers License in Michigan
Branch Office Locator
MI State Website

 

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Filed Under: Michigan Tagged With: mi, Michigan

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