CDL-A Licensure for 12th-grade students Information Meeting Oct 27

October 23, 2025

CMCSS is excited to announce the launch of its partnership with Armored Trucking Academy of Clarksville, which will offer high school seniors a direct pathway into one of the nation’s most in-demand career fields. Beginning this school year, eligible 12th-grade students can apply for the CDL-A Training Program, a one-semester course that equips students with real-world skills and the opportunity to graduate with their CDL-A licensure at absolutely no cost.

Graduates of the program will leave high school with more than a diploma. Students will hold a professional license that opens the door to immediate, well-paying careers in transportation, logistics, and beyond.  From truck driving to heavy equipment operators, ready-mix operators, and supply chain management, the possibilities are endless.

To be eligible for the program, students must meet the following requirements:

  • CMCSS High School Senior
  • Turn 18 on or before January 6, 2026
  • On-Track to Graduate
  • Maintain a 90% or Better Attendance
  • No Major Disciplinary Infractions
  • Have Reliable Daily Transportation
  • Hold a Valid TN Driver’s License
  • Pass DOT Physical and Drug Screening

 
Required Documentation:

  • Social Security Card (original)
  • Official Birth Certificate (with State Seal)
  • Two Proofs of Residency (matching parent name on birth certificate)

 
Student Interest Meeting
The CMCSS Career and Technical Education (CTE) team, in conjunction with instructors from the Armored Trucking Academy, will visit all eight traditional CMCSS high schools to share more information with students curious to learn about the program. The student interest meeting will take place on October 27, 2025 at Northeast High School during the lunch periods. Students can register to attend this meeting by visiting this site: https://forms.gle/GapNuhovR8h4sFaE8

Family Interest Meeting
Families are invited to learn more at an information session on November 4, beginning at 6:00 p.m. The session will take place at Armored Trucking Academy, 1490 Dunlop Lane, giving families a first-hand look at the learning environment and a chance to ask questions.

To be considered for this program, interested students must to submit an application by November 7. To learn more about the program, email Amy Shoopman at [email protected].

 

Brad Hutson, Ed. D.
Principal
Northeast High School