CDL CURRICULUM
The Truck Driver Training course at Central Tech utilizes classroom instruction, range and road driving, and practical application of skills used in highway driving. Our ratio of only two students per truck allows each student to develop proficient driving skills.
Upon graduation, students will possess a Commercial Drivers License with a thorough working knowledge of commercial vehicle operations, air brake systems, safety practices, and DOT rules and regulations.
Upon successful completion and if all requirements are met, each student will receive a certificate of completion from Central Tech Truck Driver Training.
| CURRICULUM | CLASS A | CLASS B |
|---|---|---|
| Training Days: Monday-Friday, 7:00a-4:30p | 28 | 10 |
| Approximate Total Hours | 234 | 80 |
| Basic Operation: | ||
| Air Brakes Systems | ||
| Backing | ||
| Basic Controls | ||
| Control Systems | ||
| Coupling & Uncoupling | ||
| Introduction to Trucking | ||
| Orientation | ||
| Shifting | ||
| Vehicle Inspections | ||
| Vehicle Systems | ||
| Advanced Operating Practices: | ||
| Advanced Development | ||
| Emergency Maneuvers | ||
| Hazard Awareness | ||
| Vehicle Maintenance: | ||
| Preventative Maintenance | ||
| Troubleshooting | ||
| Safe Operating Practices: | ||
| Communications | ||
| Extreme Conditions | ||
| Night Operation | ||
| Proficiency Development | ||
| Sliding 5th Wheel | ||
| Space Management | ||
| Speed Management | ||
| Visual Search | ||
| Non-Vehicle Activities: | ||
| Accident Procedures | ||
| Cargo Documentation | ||
| Cargo Handling | ||
| Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) | ||
| Hours of Service | ||
| Personal Health & Safety | ||
| Public & Employer Relations | ||
| Special Rigs | ||
| Trip Planning |