Regional Transportation Center

The Regional Transportation Center (RTTC) trains students to drive and operate Commercial Trucks, Buses, or Heavy Equipment. RTTC offers a variety of both credit and non-credit programs, for more information on these programs call 678-526-7384. 

Credit Programs

Commercial Truck Driving (Class A)

The truck driving program is designed to address the needs of the trucking industry in Georgia. It provides basic training in the skills of commercial truck operations.

Commercial Straight Truck & Passenger Driving (Class B)

This course will train the students to operate commercial straight trucks and passenger driving. The program includes delivery trucks, route trucks, concrete mixers, tankers, dump trucks, buses, etc.

Diesel Engine Performance

This course is designed to prepare students for careers in the diesel engine service and repair profession.

Electrical Lineworker Apprentice

The Electrical Lineworker Apprentice program prepares individuals for entry level employment with Utility companies. The Program provides a study of physical, mechanical, safety, and work ethics. It familiarizes students in the workplace skills of communication and problem solving, tools and equipment, fundamentals of electricity and electrical components, as well as equipment operation and safety.

It has truly been my pleasure to work with the students from Georgia Piedmont Tech. I believe this is a win-win situation for all of us. We are getting some amazing students, willing to learn and work. We also in return are giving these students a great start to a wonderful career. I thank Georgia Piedmont Tech for the opportunity to help. I appreciate all you are doing.

Thanks,
Charles A Hawkins
Ga. Power
Distribution Supervisor Minola Road Operating

Continuing Education Classes

Transit Coach Operator (Bus Driving)

(16 days - 120 hours)
Program objectives are to provide educational training services that meet Transit Operator's training needs in
compliance with DOT, ADA and OSHA standards.

CDL - Refresher Course (40 hours)

If you have been out of work or haven't driven in the last 2 years, this class will help you get back in the driver seat. Come and sharpen your skills to be a CDL driver. You must have held a CDL license in the past.

Heavy Equipment Training (40 hours)

This course is designed to teach students the proper way to use a backhoe/front-end loader. Time will be spent both in the class room and hands-on operating equipment.'

Forklift Safety and Certification

This course will provide you with 16 hours of classroom and "hands-on" experience with the forklift. Classes arranged as needed.

CDL - Road Skills Test

An appointment is a must and you must notify us 24 hour in advance to cancel or reschedule your appointment. You must provide the following for the test:

• Vehicle you wish to test in unloaded with a GVWR (gross vehicle weight rating) plate as well as current license plate 
• Regular license and Class A permit with appropriate endorsements.
• Proof of Insurance