Commercial Driver License Class "A"
Professional Truck Driver Training
You're an independent person with career goals that take you across the States. You like the open road, and at the touch of a button and turn of a wheel, you enjoy controlling big pieces of machinery. Truck driving is a great career -- the pay is good, and the job market is open for qualified, certified drivers. Muskegon Community College is proud to offer a high-quality training school to help make you the best on the road. As a student you will learn all of the important skills and rules for becoming a Certified Commerical Truck Driver with a Class 'A' license.
The Michigan Truck Safety Commission (MTSC) has been selected by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) to be featured on its Podcast Series, "In the Safety Lane." View Podcasts Read Press Release
This is what you will learn:
Curriculum
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Classroom
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Yard and Road Skills
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Orientation
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Pre-trip Inspection
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CDL Permit Study
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Couple – Uncouple
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HIghway Watch
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Straight Backing
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Job Procurement
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90-Degree Backing
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Log Book, Hours of Service
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Parallel Parking
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Map Reading, Trip Planning
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Blindside Backing
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DOT Regulations
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Shifting & Double Clutching
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Hazard Perception
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Turns
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Night Operations
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Hazard Perception
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| Extreme Driving Conditions |
Uphill/Downhill techniques |
| Railroad Crossing Safety |
Entrance & Exit Ramps |
| Accident Reports |
Lane Changing |
| WorkKeys® Assessments |
Space Management |
| CPR/Basic First Aid |
Day and Night Driving |
| Maintaining Balance |
Skid Control Experience |
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Secretary of State Class "A" Skills Test |
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City, Rural, and Intrastate Driving |
For information about registering and program cost, contact:
Chuck Mulder, CDL Coordinator
231-777-0200 office
chuck.mulder@muskegoncc.edu