CLASSROOM
The Classroom portion of this program is committed to teaching you the theory behind driving a truck. You will then use this theory when you begin working on Yard Skills and Road Skills.
In the Classroom you will cover the following:
- Tractors
- Dashboard and Gauges
- PA Manual
- General Knowledge
- Air Brakes
- Combination Vehicles
- Doubles/Triples
- Tankers
- Hazardous Materials
- Putting the Truck in Motion
- Steering
- Backing
- Coupling and Uncoupling
- Vehicle Inspections
- Tires and Wheels
- Driving Techniques
- Safe Driving
- Driving Challenges
- Preventative Maintenance
- Cargo Documentation
- Loading, Securing, and Unloading Cargo
- Types of Trailers
- Specialized Rigs
- Refrigerated Trailers
- Handling Doubles and Triples
- Auxiliary Brakes
- Sliding Tandems/5th Wheel
- Economy Operating
- Accidents and Fires
- The Log Book
- Map Reading
- Getting a Job as a Driver
- The Driver's Life
You will be tested and graded on General Knowledge, Air Brakes, Combination Vehicles, Doubles/Triples, Tankers, and Hazardous Materials before taking the tests at the Drivers' Licensing Center.
Additionally, Recruiters from major trucking companies are invited to share information on career opportunities during Classroom time.
