High school seniors in the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System (CMCSS) now have a direct path into the trucking industry thanks to a new collaboration with Armored Trucking Academy of Clarksville. The district recently announced the launch of a CDL-A training program that lets eligible 12th graders start earning their commercial driver’s license before graduation.
Starting this school year, seniors who qualify can enroll in the CDL-A Training Program, a one-semester course that provides hands-on instruction and the opportunity to finish high school with a CDL-A license in hand. The program is offered at no cost to students or their families.
Who Can Apply?
To be considered for the training, students must:
- Be a CMCSS high school senior
- Turn 18 on or before Jan. 6, 2026
- Be on track to graduate
- Maintain at least 90% attendance
- Have no major disciplinary issues
- Provide reliable transportation each day
- Hold a valid Tennessee driver’s license
- Pass both a DOT physical and a drug screening
Required documents include:
- Original Social Security card
- Official birth certificate with state seal
- Two proofs of residency that match the parent’s name on the birth certificate
Outreach and Application Timeline
Representatives from the CMCSS Career and Technical Education (CTE) department and instructors from Armored Trucking Academy will begin visiting all eight traditional CMCSS high schools on October 20. During these visits, they will meet individually with interested students to discuss the program and answer questions.
Families wanting more details are invited to an information night on November 4 at 6 p.m. The event will be held at Armored Trucking Academy, located at 1490 Dunlop Lane. Attendees will be able to tour the training space and speak directly with staff.
Applications and required documentation should be submitted by November 7 for consideration. For additional information, families can contact Amy Shoopman at amy.shoopman@cmcss.net.
Source: Truckers News
