Program Curriculum Outline
Module 1 – Introduction & 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)
Module 2 – 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)
Module 3 – Legal & 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)
Module 4 – Customer Service & 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)
MODULE 5 – 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)
MODULE 6 – ADVANCED DRIVING & 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)
MODULE 7 – REVIEW & 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)
MODULE 8 – FINAL DRIVING & 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)
MODULE 9 – 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)
