Commercial Truck Driver Training

Description

The Commercial Truck Driver Training program is intended to develop usable skills and technical knowledge leading to employment as a Tractor Trailer Driver. The training offered during this program will provide the students with advanced range and road skill development and in-depth classroom material. This skill and knowledge enhancement will enable the graduate, upon obtaining entry-level employment, to further develop his or her career as a Tractor Trailer Driver.

Graduation Requirements

Graduates of the Commercial Truck Driver Training program are awarded a diploma. Requirements for graduation include the following:

1. Achieve an overall grade average of 80% or higher
2. Successfully pass each course with a 60%, or higher
3. Complete all the scheduled driving skill evaluations
4. Meet all financial obligations to the school.

Upon meeting the graduation requirements & successfully passing the Commercial Driver's License test, the reasonably diligent student will be qualified to enter employment as a tractor trailer driver employed in intrastate and/or interstate commerce. Taking into consideration individual differences, the graduate will be capable of operating a tractor trailer with a vehicle gross weight of 80,000 lbs., an articulated vehicle with a trailer in excess of 10,000 lbs. or a straight vehicle in excess of 26,000 lbs.

Note: United States Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations require that all Commercial Driver License holders must be able to read and speak English sufficiently to converse with the public, understand highway traffic signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, and complete necessary reports.