Commercial Driving (458)
458-341. Truck Driving as a Profession. (4 Credits)
Study the laws pertaining to the operation of a commercial motor vehicle (CMV). Gain an understanding of the paperwork associated with the trucking industry. Learn about trip planning, hours of service, and gain basic driving experience by using simulators.
Prerequisites: (458-345 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of D- and 458-342 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of D-)
458-342. Truck Driving-Basic Experience. (4 Credits)
Learn about loading procedures, weight distribution techniques and security issues. Explore how to properly inspect and safely operate a CMV driving in controlled settings.
Prerequisites: (458-347 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of B- and 458-348 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of B- or 458-341 with a minimum grade of B-) and 458-345 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of B-
458-345. Truck Driving Road Experience. (4 Credits)
Focus on trip planning, loading procedures, weight distribution techniques, security issues, operational skills and behind-the-wheel instruction of a professional truck driver.
Prerequisites: (458-347 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of B- and 458-348 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of B- or 458-341 with a minimum grade of B-) and 458-342 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of B-
458-347. Truck Driving Theory. (2 Credits)
Study the laws pertaining to the operation of a commercial motor vehicle (CMV). Gain an understanding of the paperwork associated with the trucking industry. Learn about trip planning.
458-348. Truck Driving Fundamentals. (2 Credits)
Study hours of service, practice trip planning and gain basic driving experience by using simulators.
Prerequisites: 458-347 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of B-
458-402. Class B Truck Driver Training. (0.6 Credits)
Course content covers knowledge and skills associated with Department of Transportation-approved procedures for pre-trip inspection and brake testing for Class B CDL.
458-402A. Truck Dr Trng Class B Permit. (0.4 Credits)
To prepare learners for a Class B CDL permit.
458-406. CDL Class-B Commercial. (4 Credits)
Prepare to drive non-combination vehicles, such as short-haul delivery trucks, construction and excavating vehicles, and trucks used in sand mining, concrete or other similar industries. Upon successfully completing this course, have an opportunity to obtain a Class B Commercial Driver's License.
458-410. CDL-B to CDL-A w/Restrictions. (2 Credits)
This course will focus on loading procedures, weight distribution techniques, security issues, operational skills and behind-the-wheel instruction of a professional truck driver in a Class A truck with an automatic transmission pulling a trailer. At end of class, students will be able to sign up to test for their CDL-A license with restrictions. This course requires the student have a current Class B license (earned prior to February 7, 2022), a current Fed-Med card, and a Current Class A permit from the DMV. The course fees do not include CDL testing fees or a DOT Approved Drug Test (required prior to the start of class).
458-411. Haz Mat Endorsement for CDL. (0.8 Credits)
This workshop satisfies the Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) rule requirements necessary to obtain your Hazardous Material Endorsement (HME or Hazmat). If the commercial motor vehicle that you drive requires placards, you are required to hold a Commercial Driver’s License with a Hazardous Material Endorsement. This workshop will help you prepare for the knowledge-based quiz conducted by the DMV.
458-412. Class B CDL - Commercial. (2.4 Credits)
Learn the concepts of theory, range and road per the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Entry-Level Driver Training requirements. Upon successfully completing this course, have an opportunity to obtain a Class B Commercial Driver's License.
458-440. Truck Driver Refresher. (1 Credit)
Focus on operational skills and behind-the-wheel instruction of a professional truck driver.
Prerequisites: 458-345 with a minimum grade of C-
458-441. Class B CDL Training. (0.4 Credits)
Gain knowledge and skills associated with Department of Transportation-approved procedures for pre-trip inspection and brake testing for Class B CDL.