TRK 060 - Truck Driver Training (10)

Lecture: Ten hours lecture/discussion per week. Lab: Thirty hours of lab per week.

Classroom presentation portion of the truck driver training program is designed for people with no commercial driver experience. The classroom portion will provide the student with a basic orientation on commercial driver’s license requirements. Concentration will be on rules, regulations and other requirements necessary to prepare students for passing the written portion of the CDL examination. This course prepares the students to take the Illinois Secretary of State CDL license exam. Driving or behind the wheel portion of the truck driver training program will provide the student with detailed knowledge on advanced operating practices to drive a commercial vehicle. This training will include the information on federal/state rules and regulations. The student will be expected to demonstrate the proper preparation, handling, safety, and driving skills necessary to pass the Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) examination. The activities will involve both yard skills training site practice as well as over the road driving on city streets and highways. Not transferable.