Driven with Passion, Guided by Experience
About Us
We are a family owned Commercial Truck Driving School located in Detroit, Michigan. When we started, we were just two brothers with an orange truck coming directly from America’s open roads. Being on the road as Owner Operators and traveling all 48 states of continental USA, we understood how much it means having been trained properly and had personally hands on experience of what it takes to become a truck driver.
Further, when you join our school you became a member of this great growing family of new truck drivers passing through our doors. We really appreciate you giving us the opportunity to serve you.
MISSION STATEMENT
Our mission is to provide an exceptional learning environment where our students will have equal opportunity to develop the skills and acquire the knowledge to become safe and productive component of trucking industry.
OUR PURPOSE
We are more than a Truck Driver Training School; we are partners with our students, training and guiding them to achieve their goals. Our motto is not only to provide exceptional service to our students but also to their future employers and we distinguish ourselves by preparing a safe and confident driver.
OUR VALUES
Our values shape who we are, how we conduct ourselves and what matters the most. Our values are a continuing promise to our students that we will: place them above self, be accountable and do the right thing, teach safety as a process not a program, and be environmentally conscious.
OUR VISION
We will never be satisfied with the norm. We continually seek opportunities for improvement, setting and exceeding our standards. GTRTS will sustain and expect high safety standards at every level. We will expect nothing less and work diligently to ensure that our training will support that goal.
Programs
REFRESHER 80 HOURS
We offer a Refresher course for people that already have a CDL -(Commercial Driver License) or have extensive driving experience driving a truck. At the first day in school we will give you a free evaluation of your driving skills.
Learn MoreLIFETIME JOB PLACEMENT
At our school we offer a Lifetime Job Placement with OTR (Over the Road), Regional, and Local Companies.
Learn MoreAdmissions
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:
- An applicant must be 21 years of age to drive interstate. Further, an applicant between 18 and 21 years may enroll to our program but will be able only to drive intrastate.
- All applicants must have a valid driver’s license from the state in which they reside.
- Applicants will be interviewed by an admissions representative who will thoroughly explain the program in detail and discuss job opportunities.
- An enrollment contract will be completed if the applicant’s interest, previous driving record and ability to benefit from the program all appear acceptable by the school.
- All applicants must be able to read, write and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public and must also be able to understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language.
- Applicants must request a copy of all applicable driving records from the State(s) Department of Motor Vehicles.
- Each individual must complete and pass the Department of Transportation’s Physical Examination, Drug Screen and met the requirements of the Motor Carriers’ Federal Safety Regulations, Section 391(Qualifications of Drivers).
Substances Tested For:
The following substances will be tested for to determine their presence or not:
- Alcohol (If There is a Reasonable Suspicion)
- Marijuana Metabolites
- Cocaine Metabolites
- Amphetamines
- Phencyclidine (PCP)
- Opiates
- MDA-Analogues (Ecstasy)
- 6 Mono-Acetyl Morphine (Heroin)
A positive test result will trigger SAP - Substance Abuse Professional process which financially will be responsibility of the student. Student will be provided by the school with a list of certifies SAP providers.
ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF PAYMENTS
- Cash
- Check
- Money Order
- Credit & Debit Cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express
- Payment Plans (Approved by School)
- Michigan Works Vocational Grants
- Michigan Rehabilitation Services Grants
Our School is committed to an environment that is free of discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or any other basis protected by Federal, State or Local laws. In an effort to prevent such illegal harassment or discrimination from occurring, we communicate this policy to everyone. No student of GTRTS is exempt from this policy.
EMPLOYMENT
We will have a recurring recruiting event with Stevens Transport. The first event is on March 18, 2019 at 12:30 pm. and after that every two weeks.Read More
- Date: 3/18/2019 12:00 PM - 1/1/2020 06:00 PM
- Location: 1545 Clay Street, Detroit, MI, USA (Map)
- More Info: At our yard location
Past Events
| Title | Date | Day | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| TransAm Trucking | 13 Mar 2019 | Wednesday | 1545 Clay Street, Detroit, MI, USA |
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Types of Commercial Licenses
Class A--Commercial Driver License
Any combination of vehicles with a GCWR--Gross Combination Weight Rating ) of 26,001 pounds or more provided the GVWR of the vehicle(s) being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
Class B--Commercial Driver License
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more.
- Any vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more, pulling a vehicle with a GVWR of 10,000 pounds or less
- A single vehicle designed to transport 16 or more passengers (including the driver) if the GVWR is 26,001 pounds or more.
Class C--Commercial Driver License
- Any vehicle with a GVWR of less than 26,001 pounds transporting hazardous materials for which placarding is required
- Any vehicle transporting 16 or more passengers, including the driver, with a GVWR of less than 26,001 pounds.
CDL Driver: U.S. Citizenship or Legal Presence Documentation Required.
Refer to this documentation
https://www.michigan.gov/sos/0,4670,7-127-1627_8669_53324-366247--,00.html
General Questions about Commercial Driver License
https://www.michigan.gov/sos/0,4670,7-127-5647_12539_71014---,00.html
If you don't have any Driver License and wants to know for requirements how to obtain an operator refer to this document of Secretary of State Office
https://www.michigan.gov/documents/DE40_032001_20459_7.pdf
Finance Your Training
We are approved by Michigan Works for Vocational Training Grants and for more details about our Commercial Tractor-Trailer Training programs follow the link below.:
200 Hours Basic Extended Program
https://jobs.mitalent.org/MiTC/Program/ProgramDetails?pc=2014000185
160 Hours Basic Program
https://jobs.mitalent.org/MiTC/Program/ProgramDetails?pc=2015000228
80 Hours Program (Refresher)
https://jobs.mitalent.org/MiTC/Program/ProgramDetails?pc=2015000229
Also, we are partnered with Paramount Capital Group for students financing needs. Click on the link below to go to their website for processing your application. https://www.tciconnection.com/internetApp/app?key=3562e343b9524c3aceb59441101864a346
Our Team
ALBAN MYFTIU
Administrator /Classroom/Yard/Road Instructor
More than 12 years of Truck Driver Training experience.
Shyqyri Myftiu
Lead Instructor
More than 10 years of OTR experience, owner operator, 5 years of teaching.
ROLAND FORTUZI
Yard Instructor
Previous owner of a Transportation Company. Two years of Truck Driver Instructor.
MICHELLE HARRIS
Yard & Road Instructor
Certified OTR Trainer (Over the Road) - Werner Enterprise Certified Instructor- State of Michigan Six years experience of Commercial Driver Training
Vasil Llapa
Counselor - ESL Support
40 years of Teaching Experience
Secretary
Secretary
Join us today
- 1545 Clay Street, Detroit, MI, USA
- This is our yard location. We are located at the back of the brick building.
- (313) 505-5056
- gtr@gtrtruckschool.com
- Mon- Sat. 9 am - 6 pm Sunday Closed
