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America Truck Driving School Catalog Jan. 1st— Dec. 31" 2021 2006 International 6 speed Day Cab (7 units) 2008 International 6 speed Day Cab (2 units) 2013 International 6 speed Day Cab (5 units) 2012 International 10 speed Sleeper 2002 Bluebird Bus 48-foot box trailer 28-foot box trailer (10 units) Philosophy Our curriculum is designed to meet and/or exceed most accepted truck driver training criteria. Student progress is reviewed in a consistent manner to assure fall value received for each of our students. The school provides an environment of opportunity, and challenge where students can reach their highest level of achievement, through its use of practical classroom lectures and hands-on experience in a realistic environment. Admission and Licensure Requirements Applicants must be at least 18 years old (21 years old for inter -state driving); have an acceptable driving record; possess a valid driver's license and meet specific driver qualifications established by the office of motor carrier safety including a physical examination and drug test; and possess a social security card. Students must have a high school diploma or GED. If they do not have, students may submit their Class C driver's license in lieu of an ability -to -benefit test. The school director reserves the right to accept or reject applicants, in their best interest, based upon the above requirements. All America Truck Driving School training programs are taught in English only per Federal testing guidelines. The level of English language proficiency required of our students is the level at which students can read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public, to understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language, to respond to official inquiries, and to make entries on reports and records. This is consistent with California Department of Motor Vehicles requirement. Possession of a GED or high school diploma is sufficient to demonstrate the required proficiency. If a student has neither, the institution will perform an interview with said student documenting their English proficiency. This institution does not provide English as a second language services. America Truck Driving School does not accept students from outside the United States of America. NOTE: Applicants will be disqualified from taking the course if any of the following circumstances are present. Should an individual with such a record wish to learn commercial driving in spite of their record, a driving record waiver will be required. 1. DWI, DUI, OMVI or similar conviction in the last three years. 2. Three or more moving violations in the last two years. 3. Certain felony convictions. (Reviewed with the school director on a case by case situation.) Admission Procedures Persons desiring to submit an application for admission should contact the school or one of its representatives. Applicants must be interviewed by a school representative, complete an enrollment agreement, and submit other information which may be required to determine qualifications. All prospective applicants are encouraged to visit the school for a personal tour of the facility. Grading System All grades are based on the numerical system students are graded on: written examinations, inspections, backing skills, and road driving. 11