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Commercial Truck Driving - Class A

READING, Pennsylvania | Berks Technical Institute | ID: 167926

Overview

2205 RIDGEWOOD RD READING, Pennsylvania 19610-1168
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Admissions Office:
610-372-1722
Classroom Training
Diploma in Commercial Driver License Training, 160 Hours
Employment Skill Gain
Employment
Postsecondary Diploma
Occupational License
$5,000.00 - $5,000.00
Training(ETPL)

Description of Training Provider

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Program Description

The CDL Training: Class A truck driver training curriculum provides students with training to inspect and operate tractor trailers, and to assume driver responsibilities on the road and at pickup/delivery points. Emphasis is placed on vehicle inspections, defensive driving, range maneuvers, motor carrier safety regulations (DOT 380 397 and a certificate for entry level drivers), trip planning, cargo handling, size/weight laws, general maintenance procedures, hours of service, and accident prevention. All training, instruction, and testing are done at school facilities and in school provided equipment. The hands-on practice training portion of the program will be hosted at an offsite training lot approximately fourteen miles from the main campus.

Skills & Competencies

Inspect and operate tractor trailers, vehicle inspections, defensive driving, range maneuvers, motor carrier safety regulations trip planning, cargo handling, size/weight laws, general maintenance procedures, hours of service, and accident prevention. Students are prepared to take their CDL (Class A) driving test.

Additional Information

  • High School Diploma or Its Equivalent
  • 20 hours/4 weeks
  • 533032 - Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
  • 07/31/2024
  • Full Time, Part Time, Daytime, Evening

Service Costs

5,000.00
5,000.00
5,000.00
5,000.00

Performance Measures

Of those individuals who completed this course/program,
100% earned a post-secondary credential.
79% were employed within six months after completing training.

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