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Professional Truck Driver (CDL)
Entry-Level Driver Training Program
The truck driver program is designed to provide the essentials of tractor-trailer driving to students who have minimal or no truck driving experience. The program objective is to provide students with basic knowledge and practical skills as an entry-level over-the-road and in-town driver of tractor trailers. The student will learn and develop skills to prepare them to successfully pass the Class A Commercial Driver’s License driving and written examinations. Students will have received an overview and preparation for the State of Texas Class A Commercial Driver’s Test. The students will master the skills necessary to successfully pass the required exams: Special Requirements for Texas Commercial Vehicles, Air Brakes, Combination Vehicles, Pre-Trip Vehicle Inspection, and General Knowledge. They will also receive instruction on how to proficiently receive endorsements for Tank Vehicles, Doubles & Triples, and Hazardous Materials. The student will also demonstrate skills in the maneuvering of the vehicle in various traffic conditions and will attain the job search and employment skills required to obtain and maintain employment. This is a 200-hour program.
Requirements:
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Must be able to communicate in English
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or legal resident
- Must have valid driver’s license Class C
- Cannot have pending tickets (local or national). If you do, you must check with DPS.
- Must not have a criminal background. If you do, you need to check with DPS that it will not affect your ability to obtain their CDL.
- Students that are officially in the class (already paid/awarded) need to get a physical exam with a DOT-approved clinic or doctor and a drug screening. It is required that you do the physical one week before class starts.
*Note: In order to fulfill the program requirements, it is necessary to successfully finish both CVOP 1005 and CVOP 1013.
| Title | Course | From | To | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELDT Theory (CLP Class A) |
CVOP 1005 S20 (Cohort 1) |
1/29/24 | 2/2/24 | M-F | 8AM-5PM | AAC 237 |
| Skills Driving (Class A CDL) |
CVOP 1013 S20 (Cohort 1) |
2/5/24 | 3/1/24 | M-F | 8AM-5PM | AAC 215 |
| ELDT Theory (CLP Class A) |
CVOP 1005 S23 (Cohort 2) |
2/5/24 | 2/9/24 | M-F | 8AM-5PM | AAC 213 |
| Skills Driving (Class A CDL) |
CVOP 1013 S23 (Cohort 2) |
2/12/24 | 3/8/24 | M-F | 8AM-5PM | AAC 215 |
| ELDT Theory (CLP Class A) |
CVOP 1005 S20 | 3/4/24 | 3/8/24 | M-F | 8AM-5PM | AAC 213 |
| Skills Driving (Class A CDL) |
CVOP 1013 S20 | 3/18/24 | 4/16/24 | M-F | 8AM-5PM | AAC 215 |
| ELDT Theory (CLP Class A) |
CVOP 1005 S21 | 3/25/24 | 4/5/24 | M-F | 8AM-12:30PM | AAC 213 |
| Skills Driving (Class A CDL) |
CVOP 1013 S21 | 4/8/24 | 5/3/24 | M-R | 8AM-5PM | AAC 215 |
| ELDT Theory (CLP Class A) |
CVOP 1005 S21 | 4/29/24 | 5/10/24 | M-F | 8AM-5PM | AAC 213 |
| Skills Driving (Class A CDL) |
CVOP 1013 S21 | 5/20/24 | 6/14/24 | M-R | 8AM-5PM | AAC 215 |
| ELDT Theory (CLP Class A) |
CVOP 1005 S20 | 7/15/24 | 7/26/24 | M-F | 8AM-5PM | AAC 213 |
| Skills Driving (Class A CDL) |
CVOP 1013 S20 | 7/29/24 | 8/23/24 | M-R | 8AM-5PM | AAC 215 |
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