Truck Driving

• Backing awareness training (into equipment hoppers, into very tight dump spaces/spots, overhead obstacles, etc.) 
• Being loaded (via front-end loaders, bucket excavators, overhead storage silos, etc.)
• Safe dumping procedures and full dumping environment awareness and hazards recognition
• Ingress and egress of narrow truck weigh scales, wash pits, etc.   
• Hauling 300+ degree material (hot mix asphalt)
• Dumping dirt/gravel materials that tend to shift/bulk during discharge   
• Short hauls (requiring much shifting/braking)   
• Driving over/through uneven and/or soft surfaces   
• Rolling/unrolling trailer cover tarps   
• Safe general maintenance that is specific to dump trailers/dump beds
• Following specific dumping instructions (spotter recognition and communication)
• Good recognition/understanding of many different materials (aggregates) appearances/properties, and their specific hauling characteristics/tendencies
• General “telematics” (GPS truck management) education
• Electronic logging devices (ELDs) and “Hours of Services” understanding  
• Acquiring a Commercial Driving License

Students must complete an Application for CDL, DOT Drug Screen due 30 days prior to class start date, DOT Physical due 30 days prior to class start date, have a valid driver's license and must obtained their Learner's Permit or submit a Motor Vehicle Report within 30 days of class start date..