American Central Transport

Funding Source

If Veteran

Highest Degree Completed

Why are you interested in becoming a truck driver through the ACT - CDL Scholarship Program?

What are your goals once you complete the course?

What is your favorite part of the United States? Why?

What type of driving are you most interested in and why? Regional, Long-haul, or Team Driving?

Being a truck driver often requires you to spend extended time away from home. Do you have any obligations that may not allow you to be gone 10-14 days at a time?

What's the longest time you've ever spent away from your home?

Are you currently employed? What's your current job?

Veteran Applicants - Do you have any applicable driving experience in the military within the last 2 years?

The course runs for 4 weeks and meets Monday through Friday. Is there anything that would prevent you from meeting these requirements and completing the course?

The course requires a lot of independent self-study to learn the pre-trip. Training aides include handouts, videos and diagrams. Do you anticipate any challenges learning and memorizing the pre-trip inspection of a tractor-tractor?

Tell us about a time in which you received feedback that you did not agree with? How did you take the information? What did you do to reflect differently on the situation and what you would have done differently? How did you resolve the feedback or concern that was brought forth?

Part of the coursework will be completed online and requires proficiency with computers and internet access. Are you comfortable completing part of the coursework online and do you have internet access?

Requirements for admission into the program include a criminal background check, drug test, and having the ability to obtain a DOT physical card. Are there any factors that you're presently aware of that would prevent you from obtaining those requirements?

We’d like to know a little more about any previous experiences you might have had with trucks / truck driving before you begin the CDL training program. Please answer the following questions with yes or no and add additional comments as needed.

Have you completed a JJ Keller on‐line CDL program?

Yes

No

Comments

Have you had a CDL class A license?

Yes

No

Comments

Do you have a CDL class A permit?

Yes

No

Comments

Have you driven a 10 speed or higher truck?

Yes

No

Comments

Have you driven a vehicle with a standard (clutch) transmission?

Yes

No

Comments

Do you have any experience double clutching?

Yes

No

Explain in detail the reason for double clutching.

Do you have experience operating a vehicle while pulling a trailer?

Yes

No

Comments

When backing a trailer, which way would you turn the steering wheel to get straight again if you see the trailer getting larger in your passenger side mirror?

How often do you, or have you, back a trailer?

What have you backed? (mark any that apply) Boat 26 feet or less
Boat larger than 26 feet
Cargo trailer over 10 ft
Cargo(similar to U-Haul) trailer under 10 ft
Fifth wheel
Garden trailer
I have never backed a trailer

Do you have any family members who have been truck drivers or employed in the trucking industry?

CDL Survey.

CDL Program Interest Survey