Program Curriculum Outline

Introduction and Fundamentals   

Monday:

• 9:00 am – 12:00 pm: Orientation and Course Overview and Introduction to Trucking (3 hours)
  • Introduction to the trucking industry
  • Career opportunities and job expectations
• 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Basic Truck Components (3 hours)
  • Overview of truck parts and dashboard functions
• 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Study Session/Review (2 hours)

Tuesday:

• 9:00 am – 12:00      pm: Vehicle Safety Protocols (3 hours)
  • Personal safety, PPE, and basic safety procedures
• 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm: DOT Regulations and Compliance (3 hours)
  • Overview of DOT regulations and Hours of Service (HOS)
• 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Study Session/Review (2 hours)

Wednesday:

• 9:00 am – 12:00 pm: Pre-Trip Inspection Basics (3 hours)
  • Introduction to pre-trip inspection procedures
• 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Hands-On Pre-Trip Inspection (3 hours)
  • Practice performing a pre-trip inspection
• 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Study Session/Review (2 hours)

Thursday:

• 9:00 am – 12:00 pm: Basic Driving Skills (Classroom) (3 hours)
  • Starting stopping, and steering techniques
• 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Basic Driving Skills (Practical) (3 hours)
  • Hands-on practice in a controlled environment
• 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Study Session/Review (2 hours)

 Advanced Driving Techniques   

Monday:

• 9:00 am – 12:00 pm: Driving in Various Weather Conditions (3 hours)
  • Techniques for rain, snow, and fog
• 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Highway Driving Techniques (3 hours)
  • Merging, lane changes, and highway exits
• 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Study Session/Review (2 hours)

Tuesday:

• 9:00 am – 12:00 pm: Defensive Driving Techniques (Classroom) (3 hours)
  • Anticipating and avoiding potential hazards
• 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Defensive Driving Techniques (Practical) (3 hours)
  • Hands-on practice of defensive driving skills
• 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Study Session/Review (2 hours)

Wednesday:

• 9:00 am – 12:00 pm: Advanced Maneuvering and Parking (3 hours)
  • Practice advanced maneuvers and parking techniques
• 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Individual Feedback and Improvement (3 hours)
  • Detailed feedback and personalized improvement plans
• 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Study Session/Review (2 hours)

Thursday:

• 9:00 am – 12:00 pm: Cargo Handling (Classroom) (3 hours)
  • Securing loads and weight distribution
• 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Cargo Securing Techniques (Practical) (3 hours)
  • Hands-on practice with load securing
• 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Study Session/Review (2 hours)

 Legal and Regulatory Compliance   

Monday:

• 9:00 am – 12:00 pm: Licensing and Certification (3 hours)
  • CDL requirements, endorsements, and process
• 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Logbooks and ELDs (Classroom) (3 hours)
  • Introduction to logbooks and electronic logging devices
• 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Study Session/Review (2 hours)

Tuesday:

• 9:00 am – 12:00 pm: Logbooks and ELDs (Practical) (3 hours)
  • Hands-on practice with logbooks and ELDs
• 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Vehicle Inspections and Maintenance Logs (3 hours)
  • Documenting inspections and maintenance
• 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Introduction to Reading a Map/ Study Session/Review (2 hours)

Wednesday:

• 9:00 am – 12:00 pm: Emergency Procedures (Classroom) (3 hours)
  • Steps to take in case of an accident or emergency
• 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Vehicle Breakdown Procedures (Classroom) (3 hours)
  • What to do in case of a breakdown
• 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Study Session/Review (2 hours)

Thursday:

• 9:00 am – 12:00 pm: Vehicle Breakdown Procedures (Practical) (3 hours)
  • Basic roadside repairs and emergency drills
• 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm: First Aid Basics (Classroom) (3 hours)
  • Basic first aid techniques and use of first aid kits
• 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Study Session/Review (2 hours)

   Customer Service and Communication 

Monday:

• 9:00 am – 12:00 pm: Fire Safety (Classroom) (3 hours)
  • Handling truck fires and using fire extinguishers
• 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Professional Communication (Classroom) (3 hours)
  • Effective communication with dispatchers, customers, and other drivers
• 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Study Session/Review (2 hours)

Tuesday:

• 9:00 am – 12:00 pm: Handling Customer Requests (Classroom) (3 hours)
  • Managing customer expectations and handling complaints
• 1:00 pm – 4:00pm: Documentation and Reporting (Classroom) (3 hours)
  • Accurate reporting for deliveries and incidents
• 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Study Session/Review (2 hours)

Wednesday:

• 9:00 am – 12:00 pm: Time Management and Stress Handling (Classroom) (3 hours)
  • Strategies for managing time and stress
• 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Review and Practice (3 hours)
  • Review of communication and customer service topics
• 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Study Session/Review (2 hours)

Thursday:

• 9:00 am – 12:00 pm: On-Road Driving Practice (3 hours)
  • Individual driving sessions with instructor supervision
• 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Complex Driving Scenarios (3 hours)
  • Practice driving in complex environments
• 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Study Session/Review (2 hours)

 On-Road Training   

Monday to Thursday:

• 9:00 am – 12:00 pm: On-Road Driving Practice (3 hours)
  • Comprehensive on-road driving sessions
• 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Advanced Driving Techniques Practice (3 hours)
  • Practice with advanced driving scenarios
• 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Study Session/Review (2 hours)

 Advanced Driving and Skills Refinement   

Monday to Thursday:

• 9:00 am – 12:00 pm: Advanced Maneuvering and Parking (3 hours)
  • Practice advanced maneuvers and parking techniques
• 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Review of Defensive Driving Techniques (3 hours)
  • In-depth review and practical exercises
• 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Study Session/Review (2 hours)

  Review and Final Preparations  

Monday to Thursday:

• 9:00 am – 12:00      pm: Comprehensive Review (3 hours)
  • Review of all course materials and key topics
• 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Final Driving Test Preparation (3 hours)
  • Preparation and practice for the final driving test
• 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Demonstrate Map Knowledge/ Study Session/Review (2 hours)

 Final Driving Test and Knowledge Exam   

Monday:

• 9:00 am – 12:00 pm: Final Driving Test (3 hours)
  • Conducting the final driving test for each student
• 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Knowledge Exam (3 hours)
  • Written exam covering all theoretical aspects of the course
• 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Study Session/Review (2 hours)

Tuesday:

• 9:00 am – 12:00 pm: Review of Exam Results (3 hours)
  • Review and discussion of exam results
• 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Individual Feedback Sessions (3 hours)
  • Detailed feedback and review of performance
• 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Study Session/Review (2 hours)

Wednesday:

• 9:00 am – 12:00 pm: Certification and Next Steps (3 hours)
  • Issuing completion certificates and discussing next career steps
• 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Graduation Preparation (3 hours)
  • Final preparations for graduation
• 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Study Session/Review (2 hours)

Thursday:

• 9:00 am – 12:00 pm: Graduation Ceremony (3 hours)
  • Formal graduation ceremony
• 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Career Counseling and Placement (3 hours)
  • Career counseling and job placement assistance
• 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Study Session/Review (2 hours)

 Continued On-Road Training   

Monday to Thursday:

• 9:00 am – 12:00      pm: On-Road Driving Practice (3 hours)
  • Continued on-road driving sessions to refine skills
• 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Advanced Techniques and Maneuvers (3 hours)
  • Focused practice on advanced driving techniques and maneuvers
• 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Study Session/Review (2 hours)

 Final Skills Assessment and Career Preparation   

Monday:

• 9:00 am – 12:00 pm: Final Skills Assessment (3 hours)
  • Comprehensive       evaluation of driving skills
• 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Review and Feedback (3 hours)
  • Detailed feedback on performance and areas for improvement
• 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Study Session/Review (2 hours)

Tuesday:

• 9:00 am – 12:00 pm: Career Preparation Workshop (3 hours)
  • Resume building, interview preparation, and job search strategies
• 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Mock Interviews and Networking (3 hours)
  • Practice interviews and networking with industry professionals
• 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Study Session/Review (2 hours)

Wednesday:

• 9:00 am – 12:00 pm: Job Placement Assistance (3 hours)
  • Connecting students with potential employers
• 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Final Review (3 hours)
  • Review of course content and networking event
• 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Study Session/Review (2 hours)

Thursday:

• 9:00 am – 12:00 pm: Final Practice Session (3 hours)
  • Last opportunity for hands-on driving practice
• 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Graduation and Networking Event (3 hours)
  • Graduation ceremony followed by networking with industry professionals
• 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Study Session/Review (2 hours)