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Truck Driver Training
Effective Spring 2021. Previous descriptions may have had different requirements. Have questions? See an advisor.
TDT116 Basic Vehicle Operations-Coach/Transit Bus Credit Hours: 3.00
Information to prepare the trainees to pass the Commercial Driver License (CDL) exam and obtain a Class "B" permit with a "P" passenger endorsement. Includes CDL preparation, driving conditions, pre-trip inspection, air brakes, map reading, hours of service, backing, and transporting passengers.
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Course Corequisites:
Information: Admission to the Truck Driver Training Program is required prior to registration.
Course Outlines
This course is not offered in the current Schedule of Classes.
 
TDT117 Basic Driving Maneuvers - Coach/Transit Bus Credit Hours: 3.00
Techniques for the inspection and safe operation of a coach or transit bus. Includes pre-trip inspection, backing, basic control of left and right turns, progressive shifting, space and speed management, visual search and communication, defensive driving, and hazard perception.
Prerequisite(s):
Course Corequisites:
Information: Admission to the Truck Driver Training Program is required prior to registration.
Course Outlines
This course is not offered in the current Schedule of Classes.
 
TDT118 Basic Vehicle Operations and Commercial Driver's License Req Credit Hours: 5.00
Basic methods of safely operating a combination vehicle. Includes the operation of the air brake system, coupling and uncoupling a tractor and trailer, cargo handling including hazardous materials, proper method of conducting a pre-trip inspection, completion of braking maneuvers, and trip planning. Also includes familiarization of the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) regulations, hours of driver service, and all Commercial Driver's License (CDL) requirements, managing a professional driver life, managing speed effectively, and road and weather condition response.
Prerequisite(s):
Course Corequisites:
Information: Admission to the Truck Driver Training Program is required prior to registration.
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Schedule of Classes
 
TDT119 Basic Driving Maneuvers-Class A CDL Credit Hours: 3.50
Demonstration and skill development of basic maneuvers of driving a combination vehicle. Driving proficiency development including control, backing, visual search, shifting, turning, space and speed management, and hazard perception. Successful completion of this class should prepare trainee for Commercial Driver's License (CDL) skill examination.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of TDT 118 with a grade of C or better.
Course Corequisites:
Information: Admission to the Truck Driver Training Program is required prior to registration. A valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) permit will meet the prerequisite for TDT 118.
Course Outlines
Schedule of Classes