Getting a Commercial Driver’s License in Mississippi proves that you are eligible to operate commercial truck vehicles. A CDL can only be obtained by meeting several state and federal requirements such as passing a written knowledge exam and an on-road skills test. This is to ensure safety for those who are on the road.
Unlike most states, one can already apply for a driver’s license at the age of 17. However, those who wish to drive interstate must still be 21 years or older. The State of Mississippi also requires CDL applicants to pass a DOT medical examination, which will be done by a DOT accredited medical professional.
The first step in obtaining a CDL in Mississippi is to read the state’s Professional Driver’s Manual, which can be acquired at any local DMV office. This manual contains all necessary information about truck driving and about the areas where applicants will be tested on. After studying, you can then proceed to your nearest DMV office and schedule a date for the written exam.
When you pass the written exam, you will be given a temporary CDL permit that will allow you to practice driving a commercial truck while under the supervision of a licensed driver. If you feel that you have enough experience, you can then schedule for a road skills test. This test consists of a pre-trip inspection, basic driving skills, and actual on-road test. You must pass all parts to get a CDL.
Truck Driving Schools Located in MS Listed By City
Decatur
East Central Community College Truck Driving Training
P.O. Box 129
Decatur, MS 39327
1-877-GO-2-ECCC
Ellisville
Jones County Junior College
900 South Court Street,
Ellisville, MS 39437
(601) 477-4000
Flowood
MTA
2246 Flowod Drive,
Flowood, MS 39208
SEC Training Centers
2254 Flowood Drive,
Flowood, MS 39232
(877) 285-8621
Goodman
Holmes CC Mixer/Truck Driver Training
P.O. Box 409
Goodman, MS 39079
1-800-Holmes 4
Gulport
Miller-Motte Tech
12121 Highway 49,
Gulport, MS 39503
(888) 220-4268
Horn Lake
Delta Technical College
6550 D Interstate Boulevard,
Horn Lake, MS 38637
(662) 280-1443
Indianola
Kingdom CDL Services
417 Highway 82 E,
Indianola, MS 38751
(662) 887-2255
Jackson
DSC Training Academy
1840 S. West Street, Suite A
Jackson, MS 39201
(888) 933-7363
Mayhew
East Mississippi Community College
8731 S Frontage Rd
Mayhew, MS 39453
(662) 243-1926
Meridian
Truck Driver Training
6101 H Street
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 485-5118
Olive Branch
Northwest Mississippi Community College
8750 Deerfield Drive,
Olive Branch, MS 38654
(662) 895-7600
Perkinston
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
51 Main Street,
Perkinston, MS 39573
(601) 928-5211
Raymond
Hinds Community College
P.O. Box 1100
Raymond, MS 39154
(800) HINDSCC
Ridgeland
Delta Technical College
113 Market Ridge Drive,
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 206-5200
Scooba
East Mississippi Community College
1512 Kemper Street,
(662) 476-8442
Saucier
Truck Driver Institute
20214 Highway 49
Saucier, MS 39574
(800) 350-7364
Summit
Southwest Mississippi Community College
1156 College Drive,
Summit, MS 39666
(601) 276-2000
Tupelo
Itawamba Community College
2176 S. Eason Boulevard,
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 862-8000
Truck Driver Institute
341 Franklin Street
Tupelo, MS 38802
(800) 848-7364
We are always looking for new truck driving schools to add to out directory list. If you know of any active facilities you can submit them to us through our contact form. When you contact us, please include the name of the school, its address and phone number.
The first step to the application process however, is to study the Professional Driver’s Manual which is available in any driver’s license office. The manual contains everything that you need to know about truck driving and also about the areas where you will be tested on during the practical exam. After you have studied the manual well, submit your application to the licensing office together with your DOT medical and visual certificate, current driver’s license, and proof of identity such as your Social Security Number. You will need to undergo a written test in order to get a CDL permit.