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Course: Commercial Drivers License (CDL)

Course Description

This syllabus will serve as a guide for understanding the federal and state requirements of the course. Topics and objectives listed are designed to provide a comprehensive program of study, to prepare students to pass the Permit Test and the CDL Class A License Test and to prepare them to exercise the privileges of the CDL Class A License.

Certificate

Completion of this course results in a TATC Certificate of Proficiency for the CDL Program and prepares students to pass the Permit Test and the CDL Class A License Test.

This course fulfills requirements for the following Programs:

     •   Commercial Drivers License (CDL)

Competencies (skills you will learn)

     •   Demonstrate an understanding of the role and responsibilities of the commercial driver which

         are based on knowledge of the industry rules and regulations and care and safety in driving

     •   Demonstrate effective verbal and non-verbal (written) communications with regard to trip

         planning and accurate log books

     •   Demonstrate an understanding of general fire safety and OSHA guidelines for the trucking industry

     •   Demonstrate load distribution with safe and proper load restraint

     •   Understand and correctly read bills of lading

Course Structure

This is a competency-based course offered on a defined schedule.

Course Length

The defined length of this course is 120 hours, which provides 40 hours of didactic assignments and 80 hours of driving training divided between the practice driving ranges and the public roads.

Admission Requirements

This course is meant to be taken as the Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Program. Admission requirements for this program can be found on the information sheet or by contacting Student Services.

Textbooks & Materials

Check the Bookstore for current textbook prices.

Course Location and Schedule

TATC Campus
66 W. Vine Street, Tooele
Times TBD

Tuition and Fees

Tuition is based on the number of enrolled classroom hours. High school students are exempt from tuition, but are responsible for course and program fees and the cost of textbooks. Please visit the Tuition pages of this website or contact Student Services for current tuition and fee information. This course does not have an individual course fee, but please see the information sheet for your desired program for estimated total program tuition and fee costs.