Certificate

Class B CDL Driving

Contact Hours
62
Program Quarter Credits
0
Instructional Weeks
1
Total Clock Hours
62
Mode of Delivery
Residential

Program Description

The graduate shall demonstrate the skills necessary for him/her to obtain a Class B Commercial Driver’s License CDL. Upon obtaining the Class B CDL, the graduate would be capable of obtaining entry-level employment as a Class B (straight truck) driver. The intent of the Class B CDL Driver Training Program is to offer upgrade training for students either working in the field or seeking work as a CDL Class B Driver.

Graduation Requirements

Graduates of the Class B CDL Driver Training program are awarded a certificate. Requirements for graduation include the following:

  1. Achieve an overall grade average of 80% or higher
  2. Complete all of the scheduled driving skill evaluations
  3. Return any school property, including books and equipment, when applicable
  4. Meet all financial obligations to the school

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.

Plan of Study

Module 1: The ClassroomModule 2: Basic Control SkillsModule 3: Vehicle Control Skills
1.1 The Vehicle2.2 Straight Line Backing3.1 Demonstrate Proper Start-up and Shut Down Procedures Demonstrate Proper Lane Control
1.2 Basic Control2.3 Alley Dock3.2 Demonstrate Proper Speed and Space Management Passenger Vehicle Operation
1.3 While on the Road2.4 Sight Side Parallel Park3.3 Class B CDL Driving
1.4 Emergencies2.5 Blind Side Parallel ParkTotal Hours 27.0
1.5 Cargo Handling and Security2.6 CDL Skills Prep 
1.6 The Professional DriverTotal Hours 20.0 
1.7 Passenger Endorsement Preparation  
1.8 Final Written Test  
Total Hours 15.0  
Course Code
Name
Clock Hours
Sub-Total Credits
62

Instructional Days: 6 10-hour days + 1 2-hour day

*A clock hour is defined as an actual hour of scheduled attendance.

Training Schedule

Monday - Saturday, 8:00 A.M. to 6:30 P.M.
*Scheduling is at the discretion of the school; Hours are subject to change