Truck Driving - Evening
CVTC and local high schools have partnered to offer incoming seniors who are interested in pursuing a career in Truck Driving an opportunity to earn high school and college credit. Dual credit academies give high school students a chance to navigate their interests and career options to develop the most successful individualized career path. Credits earned through this academy may be applied to CVTC programs.
Truck drivers are professional drivers who deliver goods between locations. Local truck drivers move goods from terminals and warehouses to factories, stores, and homes in the area. Skilled drivers maneuver trucks into tight parking spaces, through narrow alleys and up to loading platforms. This program offers training in local truck driving. Students experience classroom lessons and exercises with the semi - tractor/trailer.
Credentials Earned: Upon successful completion of this academy, students may earn the following:
- Truck Driving Technical Diploma
- Class A Commercial Driver's License with air brakes
- Double/Triples, and tanker endorsement if written tests are passed at DMV
Requirements
- Students must be at least 18 years old to participate in the academy
- Students must have their CDL Learner's Permit at the start of class
- All new Truck Driving applicants will be required to submit a copy of a current FedMed card, which will be obtained at your DOT Physical. This must be completed and sent to CVTC prior to the start of the academy
- Additional items at student expense:
- CDL Permit: Cost is due at the time permit is issued
- DOT Physical: $90 - $150 depending on provider. Financial assistance may be available through United Way funding, for more information, please contact Student Central at (715)833 - 6200.
Course Information
458 - 350 Intro to Truck Driving
Format: Lab
Dates & Times: January 24 - May 19, 2028 | Dates T/ - Th| Dates 5:00 - 9:55 pm and | S| 7:00 am - 4:55 pm
458 - 351 Basic Ops/Comm Motor Vehicle
Format: Lab
Dates & Times: January 24 - May 19, 2028 | Dates T/ - Th| Dates 5:00 - 9:55 pm and | S| 7:00 am - 4:55 pm
Format: Lab
Dates & Times: January 24 - May 19, 2028 | Dates T/ - Th| Dates 5:00 - 9:55 pm and | S| 7:00 am - 4:55 pm
Format: Lab
Dates & Times January 24 - May 19, 2028 | Dates T/ - Th| Dates 5:00 - 9:55 pm and | S| 7:00 am - 4:55 pm
Format: Lab
Dates & Times: January 24 - May 19, 2028 | Dates T/ - Th| Dates 5:00 - 9:55 pm and | S| 7:00 am - 4:55 pm
458 - 355 Advanced Operating Procedures
Format: Lab
Dates & Times: January 24 - May 19, 2028 | Dates T/ - Th| Dates 5:00 - 9:55 pm and | S| 7:00 am - 4:55 pm
Format: Lab
Dates & Times: January 24 - May 19, 2028 | Dates T/ - Th| Dates 5:00 - 9:55 pm and | S| 7:00 am - 4:55 pm
458 - 357 Non - Driving Activities
Format: Lab
Dates & Times: January 24 - May 19, 2028 | Dates T/ - Th| Dates 5:00 - 9:55 pm and | S| 7:00 am - 4:55 pm
458 - 358 Basic Ops of a Manual Trans I
Format: Lab
Dates & Times: January 24 - May 19, 2028 | Dates T/ - Th| Dates 5:00 - 9:55 pm and | S| 7:00 am - 4:55 pm
458 - 359 Basic Ops of a Manual Trans II
Format: Lab
Dates & Times: January 24 - May 19, 2028 | Dates T/ - Th| Dates 5:00 - 9:55 pm and | S| 7:00 am - 4:55 pm
Course Descriptions
458 - 350 Intro to Truck Driving | 1 credit
Overview of vehicle control systems, with a demonstration of the air brake system and how it operates. A pre, en - route, and post - trip inspection will be given. Course will also cover Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
458 - 351 Basic Ops/Comm Motor Vehicle | 1 credit
Course covers basic operation of a combination commercial motor vehicle, as well as an introduction to vehicle automated transmissions using tractor trailers on range/rodeo area. Introduce backing exercises to include straight line and offset. Proper techniques for coupling/uncoupling of a Class A commercial combination vehicle.
458 - 352 Range Maneuvers/Comm Motor Veh | 1 credit
Continue backing skills to include 90 and 45 degree backing and parallel backing maneuvers, as well as other slow maneuver operating practices.
458 - 353 Safe Comm Motor Vehicle Ops | 1 credit
Student will begin behind the wheel activities on the public roadway in the Class A commercial vehicle. Course covers behind the wheel safe commercial vehicle operations, including driver behavior, communication with other vehicles, and speed/space management.
458 - 354 Road Maneuvers/Comm Motor Veh | 1 credit
Students will continue behind the wheel activities on the public roadway in a variety of situations, including roundabouts, turns, lane changes, on/off ramps, interstate driving, and railroad crossings. Student will be introduced to CDL test items.
458 - 355 Advanced Operating Procedures | 1 credit
Students will further their knowledge of operating procedures with behind the wheel activities and online learning to understand and prepare for: night operations, extreme driving conditions, skid control/recovery, emergency maneuvers, and wilder turns requiring use of other lanes of traffic. How to avoid distracted driving and hazards will also be covered. Hours of service will also be covered.
458 - 356 Veh Sys & Report Malfunctions | 1 credit
Course covers identification/diagnostics of malfunctions on a Class A commercial combination vehicle, how to handle roadside inspections and sliding tandems and 5th wheels, as well as a variety of vehicle technologies. Compliance and safety will be covered, along with how to handle cargo.
458 - 357 Non - Driving Activities | 1 credit
Students will learn a variety of non - driving techniques/procedures important to day - to - day operations of a Class A commercial combination vehicle. These include but are not limited to; trip planning, business practices, wellness/fatigue prevention, post - crash procedures, and external communication. Special situations and circumstances, along with medical requirements for commercial licensing will be covered.
Course covers basic operations of a manual transmission using tractor trailer. Students will continue to build on backing skills, to include 90 and 45 degree backing and parallel backing maneuvers.
Students will continue behind - the - wheel activities on the public roadways in the variety of situations while using a Manual Transmission.
Just the Facts
Spring 2028
10 Credit High School Academy
Registration Status
Upcoming
Academy Dates
January 24 - May 19, 2028
Days of The Week
T - TH and S
Times
5 - 9:55 p.m. and | S| 7 a.m.- 4:55 p.m.
Classroom Location
CVTC Transportation Center
Registration for this academy is upcoming.
Still have questions? Please contact our HS Academies Team at 715-852-1365 for more information.
Learn more about CVTC High School Academies at cvtc.edu/HSAcademies