NTCC’s Driving Academy Growing

The Northeast Texas Community College Professional Driving Academy continues to grow and supply high-demand CDL drivers to the local area. Four new students recently graduated from the program. Pictured (from left) are Ed Kerley (Instructor), Bob Wentzell (Instructor), graduates Rigoberto Aguilar, Oscar Perez, Jimmy W Smith III (Son of Jimmy Smith), and Jimmy Smith (Workforce Developer). 

The four-week professional driving academy includes 160 hours of training, and the cost consists of the DOT physical, drug screen, MVR, and CDL permit. Students spend 50 hours in the classroom and 110 hours on the road driving. The cost is $4,191, and financial aid may be available.  

To sign up or for more information, please call 903-434-8330 or e-mail continuinged@ntcc.edu. You can also learn more at www.ntcc.edu/continuinged. Students must be at least 18 years of age and pass a DOT physical, drug screen, and MVR check.