CDL Class A Truck Driver Training

Northern Tier Career Center

Classes will be starting May 20th, 2013

With the next class to follow July 8th, 2013

The trucking Industry is always changing. Without realizing it, the entire U.S. population depends on the commitment, skills, and dedication of professional drivers to do their jobs and do them as safely and efficiently as possible. Unlike the early days of the transportation industry where anyone could drive and drivers were expendable, today’s focus still remains on getting the job done but getting it done safely with the driver’s health, lifestyle, and security as top priority.

We have an outstanding program and are committed to helping every student reach their greatest potential. Students will receive training in the following areas, GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, COMBINATION VEHICLES and AIR BRAKES.

Training, the Northern Tier Career Center will provide following the PDTI standards.

(PDTI)-Professional Truck Drivers Institute.

Success means different things to different people. Success in the trucking industry requires a strong balanced team effort. Our values are safe, productive, efficient service and operations. If you are looking for these same core values in a training program. We hope you will consider joining us for your training as a Professional Tractor-Trailer Driver. With plentiful freight and a need for drivers in the community and abroad the opportunities are there. Student Entry level drivers with companies are making between $36,000.00 (to) $46,000.00 per year to start. NOW IS THE TIME.

Driver Training:

CDL A Driver Training Program: It’s a 296 hours, depending on class size (7 week program). The program includes instruction in the classroom and lab, highway, city and range driving time. The student will have 112 hours of instructional theory, 96 hours of road and city driving, and 88 hours of range and lab time.

ALSO OFFERED:

CDL B to A upgrade Training Program: It’s a 196 hour, (5 week program). The program includes instruction in the classroom and lab, highway, city and range driving time. The student will have 112 hours of instructional theory, 68 hours of road and city driving, and 16 hours of range and lab time.

CDL A Refresher Training Program: This program is for CDL A drivers that need a refresher coures to drive for a company. It’s a 160 hour, (4 week program). The program includes instruction in the classroom and lab, highway, city and range driving time and Driver observation time on the road. Driver’s will have 72 hours of instructional theory, 72 hours of road and city driving, and 16 hours of range and lab time. Drivers are given a school CDL A road test that is similar to the road tests given by the state of Pa, and most trucking companies.

Certificates of training will be issued to students upon completion of CDL Testing.

Instructional Unit Outline

NTCC DAILY PLANNER		CDL A Training
CHAPTER	SUBJECT	HRS	LAB	VID
0	PA. Introduction – CDL Permit	40 HRS	0	0	40 HRS
1	An Introduction to Trucking	2.00 HR	0	1	I
2	Vehicle Inspections	2.00 HR	4.00 HR	1	I
3	Control Systems	2.00 HR	0	0	I
4	Vehicle Systems	2.00 HR	0	1	I
5	Basic Control	2.00 HR	0	0	I
6	Shifting	2.00 HR	0	0	I
7	Backing	2.00 HR	0	1	I
8	Coupling and Uncoupling	2.00 HR	4.00 HR	1	I
9	Sliding 5th Wheel and Tandem Axles	1.00 HR	0	0	I
10	Preventive Maintenance and Servicing	2.00 HR	0	0	I
11	Recognizing and Reporting Malfunctions	2.00 HR	0	0	I
12	Communication	2.00 HR	0	0	I
13	Space Management	2.00 HR	0	1	I
14	Visual Search	2.00 HR	0	0	I
15	Speed Management	2.00 HR	0	1	I
16	Night Driving	2.00 HR	0	1	I
17	Extreme Driving Conditions	2.00 HR	4.00 HR	1	I
18	Skid Control	2.00 HR	0	0	I
19	Hazard Awareness	2.00 HR	0	0	I
20	Railroad Crossings	2.00 HR	0	0	I
21	Emergency Maneuvers	2.00 HR	0	1	I
22	Accident Procedures	2.00 HR	0	1	I
23	Special Rigs	2.00 HR	0	1	I
24	Handling Cargo	2.00 HR	0	2	I
25	Cargo Documentation	1.00 HR	0	1	I
26	Trip Planning	4.00 HR	0	0	I
27	Hours of Service	2.00 HR	0	1	I
28	Driving International Routes	1.00 HR	0	0	I
29	Transportation Security	2.00 HR	0	1	I
30	Public Relations and Job Search	2.00 HR	0	0	I
31	Professional Driver Health, Safety, and Security	3.00 HR	0	1	I
32	Hazardous Materials	2.00 HR	0	1	I
33	Transportation Technology	2.00 HR	0	0	I
34	Whistleblower Protections for Pro-Drivers	2.00 HR	0	1	I
35	The Commercial Drivers License	4.00 HR	0	0	72 HRS

	SUBJECT	TIME			HRS
	Lab & Range Work	88.00 HR		0	88 HRS
	Road Drives	96.00 HR		0	96 HRS