CDL Straight Truck

There's a high demand for professional truck drivers, and this program will help you earn your Class B commercial driver's license. You'll learn to operate various types of vehicles such as van body, stake body and dump body delivery trucks. As a professional truck driver, you are responsible for the safe, efficient delivery of goods between locations. You'll have lots of time behind the wheel learning how to maneuver trucks into tight parking spaces, through narrow alleys and up to loading platforms. You'll develop backing and driving skills through classroom, lab, range and roadway experiences. Communications with fellow drivers, dispatchers, shippers, mechanics and law enforcement personnel will also be covered. In addition, you'll learn how to complete the necessary paperwork and appropriate inspections. You'll get the skills, knowledge and certifications you need to hit the road with your Class B commercial driver's license (CDL) in your new career.

COURSE LIST

Course list for reference only. Current students please refer to your individualized program plan or see your advisor.
**Outside effort hours are an estimate based on state standards, and may vary from person to person.

Technical Studies (5 Credits)

Course Title
Course Number
Credits
Instructional Hours
Outside Effort Hours**
Prior Learning Credit Eligibility
• Commercial Driver's License-Theory

  30-458-301

  2Credit

  72

  36

  N/A

  • Instructional Hours: 72
  • Outside Effort Hours: 36
  • Course Number: 30458301
  • Credits: 2.00

  Covers Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) information, basic operation, vehicle review, and operating guidelines for a Class A commercial combination motor vehicle. Additional topics include safe operating procedures and advanced operating practices.

  TRUCK DRIVING (30-458-1) / DIESEL EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN WITH CDL (32-412-5)

  Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:

  • Student is in progress in the Program of Study of Truck Driving (30-458-1) OR Diesel Equipment Technician with CDL (32-412-5)

  Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:

  • TRUCKDR 94458001 - Truck Driving Books & Supplies

  CDL STRAIGHT TRUCK (20-458-2)

  Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:

  • Student is in progress in CDL Straight Truck (20-458-2) Program of Study

  Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:

  • TRUCKDR 94458006 - Straight Truck Book & Supplies

• Class B CDL-Range and Road

  30-458-306

  3Credit

  108

  54

  N/A

  • Instructional Hours: 108
  • Outside Effort Hours: 54
  • Course Number: 30458306
  • Credits: 3.00

  Covers Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) information, basic operation, vehicle review, and operating guidelines for a Class B commercial motor vehicle. Additional topics include safe operating procedures and advanced operating practices.

  Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:

  • Student is in progress in CDL Straight Truck (20-458-2) Program of Study

  Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:

  • TRUCKDR 30458301 - CDL-Theory