Bevill State, located in Sumiton, Alabama, has been offering truck driver training since 1967. This nine-credit program earns students a certificate and prepares them to take the Alabama CDL exam on site at Bevill State. Courses include "Basic Vehicle Operation," "Safe Operating Practices" and "Nonvehicle Activities." Admission requirements include English speaking and writing ability and that applicants be 21 years of age or older.
Located in Mobile, Alabama, Bishop State offers courses starting every eight weeks, with night classes offered in the summer. Regular class hours are 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., with varying hours in the last three weeks of the course as students go on road trips. Graduates receive a certificate in truck driving and the knowledge required to pass Alabama's CDL exam.
With a location in Oxford, Alabama, the Commercial Driver Institute's Truck Driver Institute has been offering truck driver training for 35 years. This privately run program offers CDL training and job placement services for students interested in driving 18-wheeler trucks.
Based out of Evergreen, Alabama, Reid State offers a commercial truck driving program costing about $1,600. Courses begin every spring, fall and summer, and last about eight weeks. Training emphasizes technical driving skills, hazards and inspection procedures.
Shelton State's truck driver training program is based out of Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Financial aid is available, as are job placement services for graduates. Applicants are required to pass a Federal Department of Transportation drug screen and physical examination prior to starting the program.
For current holders of an Alabama CDL seeking to refresh their skills, Alabama's Department of Public Safety has a training manual available on the Internet. This manual is comprehensive, covering a wide variety of vehicle types and driving conditions.