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Mission Statement

Our mission is to provide innovative and premium quality instruction and hands-on training, with emphasis placed on courteous driving habits, and defensive driving techniques which leads to the safest driving record possible, to students seeking a Commercial Driver License which will lead them to full-time employment in the trucking industry.

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CDL Certification

The professional operator of a commercial vehicle needs to be formally trained. The program at SMTI, now in its 5th year, is recognized and authorized for operation as a post secondary educational institution by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission.*

In order to view detailed job placement and graduation information on the programs offered by Smokey Mountain Trucking Institute, please visit www.state.tn.us/thec and click on the Authorized Institutions Data button.

SMTI utilizes classroom instruction, range and road driving, and practical application of skills used in highway driving.


* This authorization must be renewed each year and is based on an evaluation by minimum standards concerning quality of education, ethical business practices, health and safety, and financial responsibility.


Smokey Mountain Trucking Institute is a candidate for Accreditation by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education. For information about national and program accreditation, contact the institution.

 

Get The Confidence

The successful student will develop industry acceptable skills in:

1.   Vehicle Inspection
2.   Department of Transportation Rules & Regulations
3.   Coupling & Uncoupling
4.   Various Backing & Docking Maneuvers
5.   Proper Operation of Transmissions
6.   Space & Speed Management
7.   All Safety Practices
8.   Trip Planning
9.   Log Books
10. Customer Relations
11. Air Brake Systems
12. Obtain a CDL (Commercial Drivers License)


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