Curriculum
CDL CLASS A COURSE
WEEK 1
Day 1 – Introduction to Trucking/Commercial Driver’s License/Transportation Technology
Day 2 – Control Systems/ Vehicle System
Day 3 – Vehicle Inspections/ Pre-Trip/Post-Trip/Review
Day 4 – Basic Control/Shifting
Day 5 – Range & Driving Day/Review & Questions
WEEK 2
Day 6 – WRITTEN TEST/Backing & Docking
Day 7 – Sliding 5th Wheels/Coupling & Uncoupling
Day 8 – Preventive Maintenance/Malfunctions/Review
Day 9 – Communication/Visual Search
Day 10 – Range & Driving Day/Review & Questions
WEEK 3
Day 11 – WRITTEN TEST/Extreme Driving
Day 12 – Speed Management/Space Management
Day 13 – Skid Control/Review
Day 14 – Night Driving
Day 15 – Range & Driving Day/Review & Questions
WEEK 4
Day 16 – WRITTEN TEST/Hazard Awareness
Day 17 – Emergency Maneuvers/Railroad Crossing
Day 18 – Handling Cargo/Special Rigs/Review
Day 19 – Hours/Trip Planning
Day 20 – Range & Driving Day/Review & Questions
WEEK 5
Day 21 – WRITTEN TEST/Hours/Log Book
Day 22 – Accident Procedure/Hours/Log Book
Day 23 – Job Evaluation/Review
Day 24 – FINAL WRITTEN TEST/Hazmat/CSA/Whistleblower
Day 25 – Driving/Range/Skills
WEEK 6
Day 26 – Driving/Range/Skills
Day 27 – Driving/Range/Skills
Day 28 – Driving/Range/Skills
Day 29 – CDL Testing Day
Day 30 – CDL Testing Day
CDL CLASS B COURSE
WEEK 1
Day 1 – Introduction to Trucking/Your CDL/Transportation Communications
Day 2 – Control Systems/Vehicle Systems/Inspections
Day 3 – Basic Control/Shifting/Backing: 3 Skills Maneuvers
Day 4 – Preventive Maintenance & Malfunctions/Communication on the Road/Visual Search & Hazard Awareness
Day 5 – Speed & Space Management/Night Driving & Extreme Conditions/Skid Control & Emergency Maneuvers
WEEK 2
Day 6 – Railroad Crossings/Accident Procedures/Handling Cargo & Documentation
Day 7 – Transportation Security & Driver Safety/Trip Planning/Whistleblower Protections & CSA
Day 8 – Job Search & Offer Evaluation
Day 9 – Behind the Wheel/Skills/Pre-Trip Inspection
Day 10 – Behind the Wheel/Skills/Pre-Trip Inspection
WEEK 3
Day 11 – Behind the Wheel/Skills/Pre-Trip Inspection
Day 12 – Behind the Wheel/Skills/Pre-Trip Inspection
Day 13 – Behind the Wheel/Skills/Pre-Trip Inspection
Day 14 – CDL Testing Day
Day 15 – CDL Testing Day