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Truck Driving |
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Program Description |
The mission of the program is to provide the student with the knowledge and skills necessary to become employed as a commercial truck driver. Instruction consist of classroom work, yard driving, and road driving experiences designed to meet the needs of the trucking industry. Students are taught to drive defensively and to have the knowledge necessary to operate the vehicle as well as well as abiding by all local, state and federal regulations. Information is presented which will prepare the student for both the written and skills portions of the commercial drivers license (CDL) examination.
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Enrollment Information |
Provide proof of a least 10th grade education
Be at least 21 years old
Pass the medical exam required by the Department of Transportation
Have a valid driver's license
Have a good driving record (You must obtain a copy of your State Department of Safety Moving Violation Report prior to beginning the program.) This must indicate no more than 3 speeding tickets and/or at-fault accidents in the last three years and no DUI convictions in the last 5 years.
Have a drug test and be certified drug free.
A fee will be charged and the student will be referred to a
test site by the Technology Center during enrollment orientation.
Student will be subject to random drug tests while enrolled
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Nature Of The Work |
The trucking industry employs more people than any other private industry in the United States. About two million of these workers are drivers, and more truck drivers are needed every year. Types of drivers in the industry include line haul drivers, pick up and delivery drivers and yard hostlers. Line haul drivers handle heavy duty long haul loads typically driving long trips across the country. Pick up and delivery drivers typically drive anything from a straight truck to a tractor trailer unit and usually drive short stop and go trips. Yard hostlers move trailers in and out from loading docks at large freight terminals. Federal regulations require commercial drivers to have certain knowledge and skill and to receive a commercial driver's license (CDL). Employers are required to check employment records and prior driving records. Persons must not have committed a felony, had an unsatisfactory driving record, or had a conviction using drugs or alcohol for the past three years.
David Hart, Truck Driving InstructorUT
Nashville Graduate
21+ years experience
Email:
dhart@ttcshelbyville.edu
Doyle Wright, Truck Driving
Instructor
Email:
Doyle.Wright@ttcshelbyville.edu
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Broad Units of Study |
Public, Customer, and
Employer/Employee Relations
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
Commercial Drivers License Regulations
Traffic Law-Local, State, Federal
Use of Emergency Equipment
Road Atlas and Highway Routes
Instruments and Cab Controls
Engine System
Air Brakes System
Industry Related Paperwork
Adverse Weather Conditions
Hazard Perception and Emergency Maneuvers
Use of Clutch, Transmission and Gear Patterns
Coupling and Uncoupling Trailers
Obstacle Course and Backing Procedures
Defensive Driving Procedures
On The Road Driving
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Tuition And Charges |
Official information may be obtained from the Student Services Office. Fees will be assessed at orientation for a drug test and Moving Violation Report. Fees will be assessed upon enrollment for tuition and insurance. Student must purchase texts, workbooks, and miscellaneous supplies.
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Course Awards and Length |
A diploma or certificate is awarded to a regular student upon successful completion of all specified units of training
Truck Driver
216 hours or 7 1/2 weeks