Diploma

Class A CDL Preparatory

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Subject Area
Class A CDL Preparatory, Class B CDL Driver Training
Contact Hours
172
Program Quarter Credits
0
Instructional Weeks
4
Total Clock Hours
172 Clock Hours (A clock hour is defined as an actual hour of scheduled attendance.)
Mode of Delivery
Residential

Program Description

The course material presented in the Class A CDL Preparatory program is designed to allow the reasonably diligent student to take and pass the Commercial Driver’s License test. The graduate will have sufficient skills and knowledge to allow employment as an entry-level Tractor Trailer Driver or Straight Truck Driver.

The program is primarily designed to allow an entry-level driver to find his or her first job with a large Company doing over the road type driving. These companies have their own in-house training departments that provide additional training to entry-level drivers. The exceptional student will be able to find employment in a smaller company without a training department.

The Training consists of a combination of classroom training, hands on training in a practice yard and hands on training on the road.

Graduation Requirements

Graduates of the Class A CDL Preparatory program are awarded a diploma. Requirements for graduation include the following:

  1. A minimum average/overall grade of 80% in the theory courses of the program (Module 1) are required to continue to the road and range. A minimum passing grade of Proficient on the road and range (Module 2 and 3) is required for completion of the course. Proficiency (P) is determined by a 70% or above on the final exam. Any course receiving a Not Proficient (F) will need to be repeated.
  2. Successfully complete all of the scheduled driving skill evaluations
  3. Return any school property, including books and equipment, when applicable.
  4. Meet all financial obligations to the school.

Plan of Study

Module 1: CDL PreparatoryModule 2: Basic Vehicle Control Skills IModule 3: Road Skills
A1.1 Basic OperationA2.1 Vehicle Inspection Pre-Trip/Enroute/Post-tripA3.1 Vehicle Control – left turns, right turns, lane changes, curves at highway speeds, and entry and exit on the interstate or controlled access highways. 
1.1.1 OrientationA2.2 Straight Line BackingA3.2 Shifting/Transmission
1.1.2 Control Systems/DashboardA2.3 Alley Dock Backing (45/90 Degree)A3.3 Communications/Signaling
1.1.3 Pre- and Post-Trip InspectionsA2.4 Off-Set BackingA3.4 Visual Search
1.1.4 Basic ControlA2.5 Parallel Parking Blind SideA3.5 Speed and Space Management
1.1.5 Shifting/Operating TransmissionsA2.6 Parallel Parking Sight SideA3.6 Safe Driver Behavior
1.1.6 Backing and DockingModule 2 Total Hours – 45 HoursA3.7 (HOS) Hours of Service demonstration
A1.2 Safe Operating Procedures A3.8 Hazard Perception
1.2.1 Visual Search A3.9 Railroad(RR)-Highway Grade Crossing
1.2.1 Communication A3.10 Night Operation
1.2.3 Distracted Driving A3.11 Extreme Driving Conditions
1.2.4 Speed Management A3.12 Skid Control/Recovery, Jackknifing, and other emergencies
1.2.5 Space Management Module 3 Total Hours – 45 Hours6
1.2.6 Night Operation  
1.2.7 Extreme Driving Conditions  
A1.3 Advanced Operating Practices  
1.3. Hazard Perception  
1.3. Skid Control/Recovery, Jackknifing, and Other Emergencies  
1.3. Railroad-Highway Grade Crossings  
A1.4 Identification and Diagnosis of Malfunctions  
1.4.2 Roadside Inspections  
1.4.3 Maintenance  
A1.5 Non-Driving Activities  
1.5.1Handling and Documenting Cargo  
1.5.2 Environmental Compliance Issues  
1.5.3 Hours of Service Requirements  
Module 1 Total Hours – 82 Hours  
Course Code
Name
Clock Hours
Sub-Total Credits
172

Training Schedule

Training Schedule may vary from class to class
Scheduling is at the discretion of the school; Hours are subject to change.