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Classes average 6 students for our Advanced Truck Driver and Commercial Truck Driver Training programs.
The school does not have on-campus housing for students. The cost of housing is not included in the tuition and is the responsibility of the student. There are several hotels within a short distance of the school that offer housing at various prices. Contact Career Tech Student Services for more housing information and options.
The full payment of the total program cost is required before the first class begins. Students have the option for a payment plan as listed in
the enrollment agreement, subject to approved credit.
Financial aid, in the form of student loans, are available to qualified and credit worthy students from commercial lenders and direct from the school. Applications for direct school loans are available at the school. The amount of the loan and the terms of the loan are determined by the lender. Financial aid in the form of partial scholarships and WIA vouchers may be available to qualified students through their local workforce development board. Career Tech participates in workforce development programs in Polk, Hillsborough, Pasco, and Highlands counties. Veterans assistance programs, vocational rehab and welfare to work programs are also available to qualified applicants. Any student needing financial aid should contact Career Tech Student Services for more information.
The Affordable Care Act requires all adults to maintain health insurance. Students are expected to be in compliance with the law and may also want to purchase student accident insurance to cover themselves during their time in school. Safety is emphasized during your training, however, there are inherit risk associated with being a truck driver and being around heavy equipment. that moves. Students are responsible for their own safety while in the trucks or on the campus.
Students are encouraged to continue their job search while enrolled at Career Tech and participate in various voluntary training and counseling opportunities that may be offered from time to time. Employment advisement, including resume preparation and interviewing tips are available. Career Tech assists graduates with finding employment in the field they have been trained. The placement staff makes every effort to assist graduates with part-time or full-time employment; however, the school does not guarantee employment.

"You’re looking at the testimonials because you want to know the truth about the school, correct? Well, I just picked my diploma up today, after just 15 days at the school. I knew the name of every instructor: Mr. Al, Jimmy, Big Nate, Lil Nate, John, and Antonio. All these guys were there to help you as much as you want / need to be helped out and stay late if you requested extra attention. You can tell that they truly care. I struggled at the beginning and they were unwilling to let me fail at any part of the process. Do you think Road Masters would have cared that much? This truck driving school is hands down, the best school in Florida."DESHAWN LIMTOM
"As for myself, I really enjoyed all of the training at Career Tech!!!! The staff and all the trainers were the best to learn from!!! Very knowledgeable about the true truck driving industry, with lots of actual over the road knowledge!! I was told by several of the staff there, that they really enjoyed having me train there with them and that put a very warm spot in my heart!!! I would with out any cause highly tell anyone who asked me where I trained, that I was trained at Career Tech in Lakeland, Florida very proudly!!! I do hope you could send them a copy of this, so they'll all know how much I did enjoy being there learning all they offered me!!! Your company was very helpful from Ms. Heidi, my recruiter, to the last person I talk to Ms. Nicki, who I will be talking to again on Monday morning!! Your company and staff ROCK!!!!!! In my own words!!!!! Please thank them all for me!!!"ANDREW QUICK
"You’re looking at the testimonials because you want to know the truth about the school, correct? Well, I just picked my diploma up today, after just 15 days at the school. I knew the name of every instructor: Mr. Al, Jimmy, Big Nate, Lil Nate, John, and Antonio. All these guys were there to help you as much as you want / need to be helped out and stay late if you requested extra attention. You can tell that they truly care. I struggled at the beginning and they were unwilling to let me fail at any part of the process. Do you think Road Masters would have cared that much? This truck driving school is hands down, the best school in Florida."DESHAWN LIMTOM