Truck Driving

There is a strong demand for professional truck drivers, and this program can help you prepare for an exciting career on the road. 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. You'll also cover communications with fellow drivers, dispatchers, shippers, mechanics and law enforcement personnel. In addition, you'll learn how to complete the necessary paperwork and appropriate inspections. You'll have the skills, knowledge and certifications you need to earn your Class A commercial driver's license (CDL) and start your 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.

Occupational Specific (9 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 A CDL-Behind the Wheel Range

  30-458-302

  3Credit

  108

  54

  N/A

  • Instructional Hours: 108
  • Outside Effort Hours: 54
  • Course Number: 30458302
  • Credits: 3.00

  Covers behind the wheel activities including the operation of a combination commercial motor vehicle. Driving exercises related to basic vehicle control skills and mastery of basic maneuvers, necessary to operate the vehicle safely, are conducted. Proper techniques of vehicle inspections, backing exercises, coupling and uncoupling of a Class A commercial combination motor vehicle, are developed.

  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 30458301 - CDL-Theory

• Class A CDL-Behind the Wheel Public Road

  30-458-303

  3Credit

  108

  54

  N/A

  • Instructional Hours: 108
  • Outside Effort Hours: 54
  • Course Number: 30458303
  • Credits: 3.00

  Covers behind the wheel activities driving a Class A commercial combination vehicle in a variety of public roadway situations and conditions. Road driving prepares the student with the necessary skills required to earn a Class A commercial driver’s license (CDL).

  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 30458302 - Class A CDL-BTW Range

• Commercial Driver's License-Theory 2

  30-458-304

  1Credit

  36

  18

  N/A

  • Instructional Hours: 36
  • Outside Effort Hours: 18
  • Course Number: 30458304
  • Credits: 1.00

  Covers federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) information for a Class A commercial combination motor vehicle. Additional topics include professional operating procedures and specialty vehicle operations.

  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 30458303 - Class A CDL-BTW Road