Commercial Vehicle Driving - William T. McFatter Technical Center

Commercial Vehicle Driving from William T. McFatter Technical Center is a Campus Certificate Land Transport degree that prepares you for a Transportation career. Commercial Vehicle Driving: Learn to drive the big rigs and get a Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) in just 9 weeks. Upon completion, you will be able to operate, load and maneuver large semi-tractor-trailer vehicles in this short but exceptional program. The Commercial Vehicle Driving Program will prepare students for entry-level employment as a professional local or over-the-road (OTR) truck driver . Upon successful completion of the program, which includes 1,000 miles of local and highway driving, Commercial Vehicle Driving students will receive a Technical Certificate , and will be able to test at our facility for their Class "A" Commercial Drivers License (CDL). Commercial Vehicle Driving is a job preparatory program that instructs students in: the proper loading and securing of cargo coupling and uncoupling operating shifting maneuvering backing of large tractor trailers, truck controls, and systems as well as double-clutching and shifting techniques of 9-, 10-, and 13-speed transmissions Commercial Vehicle Driving students will be instructed daily as they maneuver around our multi-directional driving range for approximately the first half of the program. They will practice concepts previously covered in the classroom and the basic procedures needed to safely operate large tractor trailers prior to being taken on the road. The remaining portion of the Commercial Vehicle Driving program will be spent on driving on all different types of highways. Although the main emphasis will be on driving, time will be spent each week in the classroom learning trip planning, defensive driving, log books, special rigs, and extreme weather driving techniques. The Commercial Vehicle Driving program is nine weeks with full-time enrollment. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age Have a safe motor vehicle driving record Have a valid Florida driver's license Pass the Florida written CDL tests Obtain a Class A Learners' Permit Applicants must also pass a drug and alcohol screening which will be provided by the school Must have passing scores on our basic skills assessment. View more details on William T. McFatter Technical Center . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Land Transport courses.