Advanced Tractor Trailer Operator Program – 160 Hours All Locations
WEEK ONE – 40 HOURS
CLASSROOM
During the first week of training, the following items will be reviewed.
Introduction to Trucking, Control Systems, Hours of Service, Vehicle Inspection, Vehicle Systems, Basic Control, Shifting, Backing, Coupling and Uncoupling, Visual Search, Communication, Space Management, Speed Management, Night Driving, Extreme Driving Conditions, Hazard Awareness, Emergency Maneuvers, Skid Control, Accident Procedures, Fifth Wheel, Special Rigs Maintenance, Recognizing and Report Malfunctions, Handling Cargo, Personal Health, Trip Planning, Public Relations, and CDL.
The above subject matters will be covered in the following manner: tapes, lectures, demonstrations and bookwork. During this week, you will also be tested on all subjects covered. Once you have completed the first week of classroom, you will have received a broad theory in the above subjects. These theories will be applied during your field training. You will also be prepared to take your DMV permit and endorsements tests.
WEEK TWO – 40 HOURS
FIELD TRAINING AND LAB
In the first week of field training and lab, the following will be completed by the student.
Range Training/Road Training
Straight line backing, 90′ backing, shifting up and down, parallel parking, throttle and clutch control, and cornering techniques.
Once you have completed the above training, you should be able to complete vehicle inspection, describe engine controls, recognize malfunctions, complete a log book, perform emergency maneuvers, in-cab inspections, shifting up and down, and locking and unlocking fifth wheel. You will also start to master the following skills: straight line backing, 90′ backing, parallel backing, and cornering techniques.
WEEK THREE – 40 HOURS
FIELD AND LAB
Lab/Range/Road Training
Students will continue on backing skills and measured turns.
Students will become more proficient at shifting, throttle and clutch control, and cornering techniques.
Students will drive in light traffic, pre-trip, in-cab inspections, log books, lane control, and speed/space management.
Objective: For students to become more proficient in the above skills.
WEEK FOUR – 40 HOURS
Working on backing skills, measured turns, space management, lane control, entering and exiting freeways, starting on an incline, medium traffic, heavy traffic, and city traffic.
Objective: For students to become proficient in the above skills and pass the State CDL test.