The 6 Week Course - Driver Training Program
- 2 weeks of classroom learning
- 4 weeks of on the road experience
A certificate of completion is awarded to students who successfully complete the 6 week driver training course. The Professional Truck Driving Program is designed to provide the student with the necessary skills and background for employment as an over-the-road, entry-level driver. This program is 6 weeks in length, 40 hours per week, with two weeks of classroom instruction and 4 weeks of on the road experience.
Initially, controlled driving takes place in non-traffic areas and advances to the open road. The student will begin with an empty truck, then progress to a loaded truck and trailer. The student learns skills and procedures for handling freight, loading and unloading, dock loading, and trailer combinations and their uses. Adequate time is given to familiarize the student with the problems of negotiating large rigs in traffic and over the highway. Department of Transportation and interstate rules and requirements, including the new Federal Commercial Driver’s License law, are covered. Log-keeping, accident avoidance, and reporting procedures are emphasized throughout the course.
All students must meet the Department of Transportation’s physical standards, have a Department of Motor Vehicles driver’s record check, and pass the state commercial driver’s license exam. Special fees apply to this program.
6-week Course Application Information
This short-term program allow for graduates to achieve the basic skills necessary to obtain a commercial driver's license while earning college credit and allows graduates to enter the workforce at a faster rate.
Classes in the 6-week course:
IPDT 101 BASIC PROFESSIONAL DRIVER TRAINING
Basic vehicle operation and endorsements needed for commercial drivers' license requirements. This is a 2 credit course.IPDT 103 BASIC DRIVING SKILLS AND DEVELOPMENT Practice on techniques and skills necessary to pass the state commercial driver's license requirements. This is a 4 credit course.
Students in this course are not eligible for financial aid. If you would like to explore financial aid for your truck driving training, please consider our 15 week program.
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