Introduction, Control and Vehicle Systems, Pre-Trip Vehicle Inspection

Coupling and Uncoupling, Preventive Maintenance, Refrigeration

Accident Procedures, Extreme Driving Conditions, Hours of Service

Special Rigs, Personal Health and Safety, Public and Employer Relations, CSA

Basic Control, Hands On visual, Communication, Shifting, Backing, Rail Road Crossing

Night Driving, Speed Management, Space Management, Hazard Perception, Emergency Maneuvers, Skid Control and Recovery

Handling Cargo, Cargo Documentation, Security of Cargo

Diagnosing and Reporting Malfunctions, Trip Planning, Hazardous Materials, Basic Business Practices for Truck Drivers.

94 hours of on the Road training

• Must be 18 and over

• Have a valid motor vehicle record (MVR);

• Good driving record

• No more than two moving violations in the last 36 months

• Pass a D.O.T. physical exam

• You'll need to be a minimum of 21 years old if you intend to:

o Drive across state lines.

AND/OR

o Transport HAZMAT materials.

Special Note: The difference between Truck Driver Certificate I and Truck Driver Certificate II is

•    Truck Driver  Certification I
  • 160 hours (Theory – 66 hours, Lab / Road Time – 94 hours)
  • 8 Modules
• Truck Driver Certification II
  • 240 hours (Theory – 102 hours, Lab / Road time – 138 hours)
  • 12 Modules
  • Module 7 – Handling Cargo, Cargo Documentation, Security of Cargo
  • Module 8 – Diagnosing and Reporting Malfunctions, Trip Planning, Hazardous Materials, Basic Business Practices for Truck Drivers.