Printed on 11/3/2024

Truck Driving

30-458-1 Technical Diploma (TD) Full Time 9 Credits Not Financial Aid Eligible Location*: Appleton

*If general education courses are required, they may be available at multiple locations.

There is a strong demand for professional truck drivers, and this program can help you prepare for an exciting career on the road. As a professional truck driver, you are responsible for the safe, efficient delivery of goods between locations. You'll have lots of time behind the wheel learning how to maneuver trucks into tight parking spaces, through narrow alleys and up to loading platforms. You'll develop backing and driving skills through classroom, lab, range and roadway experiences. You'll also cover communications with fellow drivers, dispatchers, shippers, mechanics and law enforcement personnel. In addition, you'll learn how to complete the necessary paperwork and appropriate inspections. You'll have the skills, knowledge and certifications you need to earn your Class A commercial driver's license (CDL) and start your career.

COURSE LIST

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Course list for reference only. Current students please refer to your individualized program plan or see your advisor.
**Outside effort hours are an estimate based on state standards, and may vary from person to person.

    Occupational Specific (9 Credits)

    Course Title
    Course Number
    Credits
    Instructional Hours
    Outside Effort Hours**
    Prior Learning Credit Eligibility
  • Commercial Driver's License-Theory
    30-458-301
    2Credit
    72
    36
    N/A

    • Instructional Hours: 72
    • Outside Effort Hours: 36
    • Course Number: 30458301
    • Credits: 2.00

    Covers Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) information, basic operation, vehicle review, and operating guidelines for a Class A commercial combination motor vehicle. Additional topics include safe operating procedures and advanced operating practices.

    TRUCK DRIVING (30-458-1) / DIESEL EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN WITH CDL (32-412-5)

    Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:

    • Student is in progress in the Program of Study of Truck Driving (30-458-1) OR Diesel Equipment Technician with CDL (32-412-5)

    Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:

    • TRUCKDR 94458001 - Truck Driving Books & Supplies

    CDL STRAIGHT TRUCK (20-458-2)

    Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:

    • Student is in progress in CDL Straight Truck (20-458-2) Program of Study

    Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:

    • TRUCKDR 94458006 - Straight Truck Book & Supplies

  • Class A CDL-Behind the Wheel Range
    30-458-302
    3Credit
    108
    54
    N/A

    • Instructional Hours: 108
    • Outside Effort Hours: 54
    • Course Number: 30458302
    • Credits: 3.00

    Covers behind the wheel activities including the operation of a combination commercial motor vehicle. Driving exercises related to basic vehicle control skills and mastery of basic maneuvers, necessary to operate the vehicle safely, are conducted. Proper techniques of vehicle inspections, backing exercises, coupling and uncoupling of a Class A commercial combination motor vehicle, are developed.

    Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:

    • Student is in progress in the Program of Study of Truck Driving (30-458-1) OR Diesel Equipment Technician with CDL (32-412-5)

    Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:

    • TRUCKDR 30458301 - CDL-Theory

  • Class A CDL-Behind the Wheel Public Road
    30-458-303
    3Credit
    108
    54
    N/A

    • Instructional Hours: 108
    • Outside Effort Hours: 54
    • Course Number: 30458303
    • Credits: 3.00

    Covers behind the wheel activities driving a Class A commercial combination vehicle in a variety of public roadway situations and conditions. Road driving prepares the student with the necessary skills required to earn a Class A commercial driver’s license (CDL).

    Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:

    • Student is in progress in the Program of Study of Truck Driving (30-458-1) OR Diesel Equipment Technician with CDL (32-412-5)

    Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:

    • TRUCKDR 30458302 - Class A CDL-BTW Range

  • Commercial Driver's License-Theory 2
    30-458-304
    1Credit
    36
    18
    N/A

    • Instructional Hours: 36
    • Outside Effort Hours: 18
    • Course Number: 30458304
    • Credits: 1.00

    Covers federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) information for a Class A commercial combination motor vehicle. Additional topics include professional operating procedures and specialty vehicle operations.

    Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:

    • Student is in progress in the Program of Study of Truck Driving (30-458-1) OR Diesel Equipment Technician with CDL (32-412-5)

    Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:

    • TRUCKDR 30458303 - Class A CDL-BTW Road

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