Commercial Driving (458)

458-301 -  Commercial Driver's License Theory 1  

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. Must be a student in Truck Driving (30-458-1), Electrical Power Distribution (31-413-2) or Gas Utility Construction and Service (31-469-2) to enroll in this course.

1 Credit hours  
36 Lecture hours  
458-302 -  Commercial Driver's License Theory 2  

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. Must be a student in Truck Driving (30-458-1), Electrical Power Distribution (31-413-2) or Gas Utility Construction and Service (31-469-2) to enroll in this course. (Prerequisite: 458-301 CDL Theory 1)

2 Credit hours  
72 Lecture hours  
458-303 -  Class A CDL Driving 1  

Learn about loading procedures, weight distribution techniques and security issues. Explore how to properly inspect and safely operate a CMV in controlled settings. Must be a student in Truck Driving (30-458-1) to enroll in this course. (Prerequisite: 458-302 CDL Theory 2)

3 Credit hours  
108 Lab hours  
458-304 -  Class A CDL Driving 2  

Focus on trip planning, loading procedures, weight distribution techniques, security issues, operational skills and behind-the-wheel instruction of a professional truck driver. (Prerequisites: CLP (Certified Learners Permit); 458-303 Class A CDL Driving 1)

3 Credit hours  
108 Lab hours