JoAnn Akins
Safety and Training Coordinator
Phone: 706-629-1804 EXT. 8066
Email: jakins@gcbe.org
Staff CDL Training
Gordon County Transportation Department provides CDL and non-CDL bus driver training for all staff members looking to drive for your own school organizations, clubs, classes, or teams. You must meet the following requirements:
For CDL Drivers:
Clean Motor Vehicle Record for the last five years
Pass a physical examination and drug screening by our contracted health provider
Register for Federal Clearinghouse drug screening system
12 hour state mandated classroom training
Obtain a permit at Dept. of Drivers Safety in the areas of Basic Knowledge, Air Brakes, Passenger(P), and School Bus(S)
6 hour state mandated driving without students
Complete CDL Training with a 3rd party tester
6 hours of state mandated driving with students
For non-CDL drivers:
Clean Motor Vehicle Record for the last five years
Pass a physical examination and drug screening by our contracted health provider
Register for Federal Clearinghouse drug screening system
12 hour state mandated classroom training
6 hour state mandated driving without students
6 hours of state mandated driving with students
If you are interested in signing up for our next class, please contact JoAnn Akins.