About
The Truck Driving Program prepares individuals to build skills in safety practices, operation, vehicle maintenance, and non-vehicle activities associated with truck driving. Instruction includes the operation of vehicles on the interstate, on two-lane highways, in the city, backing and maneuvering. Also included are recordkeeping, and performing pre-trip/post-trip inspections and defensive driving.
To be accepted into the program you must provide the following information along with your application.
1) You must be 18 years of age
2) Provide a valid CDL permit
3) Provide a copy of your DOT physical card
4) Provide a valid driver's license
5) Provide a copy of your Motor Vehicle Record
https://www.tn.gov/safety/driver-services/mvr.html
Overview
Information | Detail |
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Time Commitment | Full Time |
Typical Program Length | 2 Months |
Clock Hours | 222 |
Class Type | Day |
Credentials | Certificate |
Total Tuition/Fees | $1,846.00 |
Textbook/Supplies Cost | $80.00 |
Program Credentials
The Truck Driving Program prepares individuals to build skills in safety practices, operation, vehicle maintenance, and non-vehicle activities associated with truck driving. Instruction includes the operation of vehicles on the interstate, on two-lane highways, in the city, backing and maneuvering. Also included are recordkeeping, and performing pre-trip/post-trip inspections and defensive driving. The course is structured to emulate, as closely as possible, the normal day to day accountabilities of an over the road truck driver. The course is organized and developed to provide training in the following areas: Orientation, organization, vehicle orientation, skill proficiency including; safety, pre/post trip inspections, backing, coupling/uncoupling, road driving (interstate, secondary roads and city). General knowledge skills to include; CDL driving skills, map reading, trip planning, DOT regulations, state regulations, endorsements, logging, substance abuse and blood borne pathogens, weather and road conditions, freight documents, cargo handling, worker characteristics and job search.
Campus Locations
180 Eli Lane
Oneida , TN 37841