Commercial Truck Driving (CTDL)

CTDL1010. Fundamentals of Comm Driving. (3 Credits)

Fundamentals of Commercial Driving introduces students to the transportation industry, federal and state regulations, records and forms, industrial relations, and other non-driving activities. This course provides an emphasis on safety that will continue throughout the program.

CTDL1020. Combin Vehicle Oper&Range Work. (2 Credits)

This course familiarizes students with truck instruments and controls and performing basic maneuvers required to drive safely in a controlled environment and on the Driving Range. Each student must receive 12 hours behind the wheel (BTW) instructional time in range operations such as operating a tractor trailer through clearance maneuvers, backing, turning, parallel parking and coupling/uncoupling.

CTDL1021. Comb. Veh. Basic Oper.& Range. (3 Credits)

This course familiarizes students with truck instruments and controls and performing basic maneuvers required to drive safely in a controlled environment and on the Driving Range. Each student must demonstrate proficiency in performing range operations such as operating a tractor trailer through clearance maneuvers, backing, turning, parallel parking and coupling/uncoupling.

CTDL1022. Comm. Driv. Training Intern. I. (3 Credits)

This course familiarizes students with truck instruments and controls and performing basic maneuvers required to drive safely in a controlled environment and on the Driving Range. Each student must demonstrate proficiency in performing range operations such as operating a tractor trailer through clearance maneuvers, backing, turning, parallel parking and coupling/uncoupling. Internship training will be facilitated by an employer, the training hour swill be documented, and proficiency will be signed off by the college ELDT partner.

CTDL1030. Combination Veh Adv Operations. (4 Credits)

Advanced Operations develops students* driving skills under actual road conditions. The classroom part of the course stresses following safe operating practices. These safe operating practices are integrated into the development of driving skills on the road. Each student must receive at least twelve (12) hours behind-the-wheel (BTW) instructional time on the street/road. In addition the student must have a minimum program total of forty four (44) hours BTW instructional time in any combination (with CTDL 1020) of range and street/road driving. Note: state law requires that whenever a combination vehicle is operated on public roads an instructor must be present in the vehicle while the student is driving.

CTDL1031. Comb. Veh. Adv. Operations. (3 Credits)

Advanced Operations develops students' driving skills under actual road conditions. The classroom part of the course stresses following safe operating practices. These safe operating practices are integrated into the development of driving skills on the road. Each student must demonstrate proficiency in required behind-the-wheel (BTW) skills such as operating a commercial vehicle safely on public roads through a variety of maneuvers.

CTDL1032. Comm. Driv. Train. Intern. II. (3 Credits)

Advanced Operations develops students' driving skills under actual road conditions. These safe operating practices are integrated into the development of driving skills on the road. Each student must demonstrate proficiency in required behind-the-wheel (BTW) skills such as operating a commercial vehicle safely on public roads through a variety of maneuvers. Internship training will be facilitated by an employer, the training hours will be documented, and proficiency will be signed off by the college ELDT partner.

CTDL1035. Comb. Vhcl. Adv. Ops/Auto. Res. (3 Credits)

CTDL1040. Commercial Driving Internship. (3 Credits)

Commercial Driving Internship provides the opportunity for an individual to complete his/her training with a company. The internship takes the place of CTDL-1030, Advanced Operations. Working closely with the school a company provides the advanced training which focuses on developing students* driving skills. Each student must receive at least twelve (12) hours behind-the-wheel (BTW) instructional time on the street/road. In addition the student must have a minimum program total of forty-four (44) hours BTW instructional time in any combination (with CTDL 1020) or range and street/road driving. Note: State law requires that whenever a vehicle is operated on public roads an instructor must be present in the truck while the student is driving.

CTDL1050. Straight Truck/Pass Veh Oper. (3 Credits)

This course focuses on familiarizing students with truck instruments and controls and performing basic maneuvers required to drive safely in a controlled environment and on the Driving Range. Each student must receive at least twelve (12) hours behind-the-wheel (BTW) instructional time in range operations by operating a straight truck or passenger vehicle through clearance maneuvers, backing, turning, parallel parking and coupling and uncoupling.

CTDL1060. StraightTruck/Pass Veh AdvOper. (4 Credits)

Advanced Operations focuses on developing students* driving skills under actual road conditions. The classroom part of the course stresses safe operating practices. These safe operating practices are then integrated into the development of driving skills on the road. Each student must receive at least twelve (12) hours behind-the-wheel (BTW) instructional time on the street/road. In addition the student must have a minimum program total of forty-four (44) hours BTW instructional time in any combination (with CTDL 1050) of range and street/road driving. Note: State law requires that whenever a vehicle is operated on public roads an instructor must be present in the truck while a student is driving.