Credential(s) Offered
Government license, Employment, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to a Credential
Method of Delivery
In Person
When offered
Daytime Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor.
490205
Description
After graduation from this course, the student will be:
- Qualified to secure an entry level job as an over the road driver with a commercial driver’s license.
- Aware of safety procedures; alcohol and drug effects; laws and penalties applicable to the professional driver.
- Proficient at performing pre-trip, safe start, air brakes inspections on the road, and post trip vehicle and equipment inspections.
- Skillful in safe driving techniques.
- Capable of map reading, log books, cargo documentation, dispatch procedures, emergency responsibilities, and regulations of transportation agencies.
- As an over the road driver, students will travel all 48 states and Canada, in all kinds of weather and terrain.
Each student will receive range driving skills practice and actual street driving experience. A graduate of this program, without prior truck driving experience, needs to drive with an experienced and competent driver at first to have sufficient behind-the-wheel experience to drive safely over the road.
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
16
Hours
144
Entrance Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Training Location(s)
Texarkana
Local WIB
5040 - Southwest
Name of Credential
Commercial Driver License Certification
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
None
Refund Policy
Yes
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
Yes
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Registration Fee
$4,500.00 Course Registration Fee + Books
Total In-State Program Cost
$4,500.00
Demand Occupation(s)
53-3032.00Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
$24.77 per hour
