Commercial Vehicle Driving (5100)

Workforce Certificate

This program provides training to obtain a Class “A” commercial truck driving license, including extensive road driving experience (approximately 1,000 miles) with licensed instructors under a variety of driving conditions. Students will learn important road safety skills, Federal and State Motor Vehicle regulations, cargo handling, basic maintenance, and vehicle operations and maneuvering.  Prior to enrolling in the program, students must be at least 18 years of age to drive intrastate or 21 years of age to drive interstate, pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical exam and drug/alcohol testing before class begins, have a valid Florida driver’s license with no more than six points in violations on his/her driver’s license in the past three years, and have no DUI (Driving Under the Influence) violations within the past seven years.

Curriculum

Course Number and Title Professional Courses		Contact Hours	Workforce Credits
TRA 0081	Commercial Vehicle Driving I	40	1.00
TRA 0082	Commercial Vehicle Driving II	80	2.00
TRA 0083	Commercial Vehicle Driving III	100	2.50
TRA 0089	Commercial Vehicle Driving IV	100	2.50
	Total Contact Hours	320	8.00

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