Commercial Driver Training

Commercial Vehicle Basic Repair and Maintenance presents students with the opportunity to perform basic repairs and to maintain a commercial vehicle so that it can be operated safely and with minimum breakdowns. This course will cover replacing components that frequently wear out and can be performed with basic hand tools. The course will also go over the need to maintain the commercial vehicle as it is required by law and to prevent costly breakdowns and premature wearing of critical components.

Commercial Driver Training Theory can be taken online. It is a practical course that provides a comprehensive study of the basics and application of Commercial Driving, with a focus on the required theory curriculum of safe, legal, and professional operation of Class A Commercial Motor Vehicles for which commercial licensure is a prerequisite. This course also focuses on the skills and behavioral characteristics of a professional commercial driver. Specific instructions are provided to prepare students for learner’s permit testing.

Commercial Driver Training Behind the Wheel Range is a hands-on, comprehensive lab study where students learn and practice the physical operation of Class A, Commercial Motor Vehicle, Behind-the-Wheel “Range” skills and knowledge. The course focuses on the safe, legal, and professional operation of a variety of vehicles for which commercial licensure is a prerequisite. This course also focuses on the skills and behavioral characteristics of a professional commercial driver. Specific instructions are provided to prepare students for learner’s permit testing. The course also covers preparation and the study for additional endorsements.

Commercial Driver Training Practicum provides actual Commercial Motor Vehicle Class A drive time on public roads. Combined with CDT122W and CDT124W, this course is a comprehensive study of the basics and application of Commercial Driving, with a focus on the safe, legal, and professional operation of a variety of vehicles for which commercial licensure is a prerequisite. This course also focuses on the skills and behavioral characteristics of a professional commercial driver. Specific instructions are provided to prepare students for learner’s permit testing. The course also covers preparation and the study for additional endorsements.