Advanced Tractor Trailer Driving

Objective

The course material presented in the Advanced Tractor Trailer Driving program is intended to develop usable skills and technical knowledge leading to employment as a Tractor Trailer Driver. Before that employment is possible, the student must pass the Commercial Driver’s License tests for the state in which they are licensed. 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. Upon meeting the graduation requirements and 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.

Description

The Advanced Tractor Trailer Driving program prepares the graduate to operate 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.

Credentialing Exams

Upon successful completion, the graduates will be prepared to test for a Class A Driver’s License. Criminal convictions may affect a student’s ability to obtain employment as a Commercial Driver.

Career Opportunities

Upon satisfactory completion of the program, students will be qualified to assume entry-level positions as local, regional, or over-the road tractor trailers.

Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Regulation

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.