Get Your CDL with Training from FORTIS Institute

Get Your Commercial Truck Driving Training and Prepare for a New Career

Commercial truck drivers are an essential part of our economy and job opportunities are growing. If you are considering attending a semi-truck driving school that will prepare you for a growing career field, take a look at FORTIS. Our Advanced Tractor Trailer Driving program is designed to teach you everything you need to know to successfully and safely manoeuvre a tractor trailer and prepare you for an entry-level position. 

Is Commercial Driving a Good Career?

As a graduate of our CDL training program, you will receive a diploma and should be capable of operating a tractor trailer with a vehicle gross weight of 80,000 lbs., an articulated vehicle with a trailer in excess of 10,001 lbs., or a straight vehicle in excess of 26,001 lbs. This is great news because, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for truck drivers nationally is projected to grow over the next decade. 

The course material presented in the Advanced Tractor Trailer Driving Program is comprehensively designed to help students develop useful skills and technical knowledge leading to employment as a Tractor Trailer Driver. Before that employment is possible, the student must pass the Commercial Driver’s License tests for the state in which they are licensed. The tractor trailer driving training offered during this program will provide the students with advanced range and road skill development, and in-depth classroom material. Our commercial driving school will prepare students with the skill and knowledge to enable the graduate, upon obtaining entry-level employment, to further develop his or her career as a Tractor Trailer Driver. 

Upon meeting the graduation requirements, the Fortis commercial driving school student will be qualified to enter employment as a tractor trailer driver employed in intrastate and/or interstate commerce.  Whether you are just getting started on your career path or are looking for a new career field, as a Fortis tractor trailer driving training program graduate you will be capable of operating a tractor-trailer with a vehicle gross weight of 80,000 lbs, an articulated vehicle with a trailer in excess of 10,001 lbs or a straight vehicle in excess of 26,001lbs. 

Advanced Commercial Driving School Programs Available

If you want to become a commercial truck driver, then look no further than Fortis. Our Advanced Tractor Trailer Driving Training program is designed to give you the skills you need to pursue a career as an over-the-road, regional or local commercial driver. Give a call to learn more about programs and start dates in your area.