Truck Driving

There’s a strong demand for professional truck drivers and FVTC will prepare you for an exciting career on the road. Receive the training you need to get a Class A commercial driver’s license (CDL) or Class B CDL. A Class A CDL is needed to operate a large combination vehicle that has a trailer. A Class B CDL is needed to drive a single commercial type vehicle like a bus, dump truck, milk truck or garbage truck.

Programs

CDL Straight Truck (C)

5 Credits Location: Appleton

There’s a high demand for professional truck drivers, and this program will help you earn your Class B commercial driver's license. You’ll learn to operate various types of vehicles such as van body, stake body and dump body delivery trucks. 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. Communications with fellow drivers, dispatchers, shippers, mechanics and law enforcement personnel will also be covered. In addition, you’ll learn how to complete the necessary paperwork and appropriate inspections. You’ll get the skills you need to hit the road.

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Truck Driving (TD)

12 Credits Locations: Appleton, Wautoma

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 you need to earn your Class A commercial driver’s license (CDL) and start your career.

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Truck Driving Refresher (C)

4 Credits Location: Appleton

If you already hold a Commercial Driver's License, this certificate program will help you refresh your skills for this high demand career field. You’ll be well prepared for today's job market with this intensive training. As needed, you'll have classroom time to focus on laws and regulations, logging and pre-trip inspection, along with plenty of time behind the wheel to hone your driving, parking, backing and turning skills, including maneuvering roundabouts. This training will have you job-ready and in demand.

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