Program I490205 consists of the following course.
Tractor Trailer Truck Driver – Course TRA0080 (320 hours) - This program consists of one course and includes classroom, range driving, and 1,000 miles of hands-on road driving on a variety of roads and conditions. Content includes D.O.T. safety regulations, understanding and complying with vehicle operation regulations, cargo handling and trip planning, vehicle inspection, maintenance and servicing, basic vehicle control procedures and basic vehicle maneuvers. Upon satisfactory completion of all requirements, students will be tested on-site for their Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL). Those passing will obtain their license from the Department of Motor Vehicles office.
Special Admission Requirements: Students must have a safe driving record, and comply with state and federal licensing requirements. Most employers require employees to be at least 21 years of age. Prospective students between 19-21 years of age will be required to show proof of employment prior to enrollment in the program. Proof of employment in the trucking industry must be a letter (on company letterhead) of intent to hire the individual. Students will submit to a drug screening and background check.
Additional Training/Testing Offered: Please check with the instructor, Laura Kingsland – 727-893-2500, extension 1053 – for specific dates and times.
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Third-party testing for license classes "A”, "B”, "C”, and Passenger Endorsement
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Refresher training for tractor/trailer – 25-40 hours
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"Train the Trainer” – for industry personnel to acquire a third-party CDL Testers Certificate issued by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (Tallahassee, FL) – 50 hours
Distance Education: Not available at this time
Industry Certification(s): Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
This program is not PELL eligible.
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