Program Description

The Commercial Driver’s License program provides professional driver training with both classroom theory discussion and in-vehicle hands-on training time. This course is designed to meet the Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) requirements set forth by the Federal Motor Carrier Administration (FMCSA) and the Utah Department of Transportation (DOT). Students will complete a range of driver competencies and become safe, comfortable, confident, law-abiding drivers. Students will become prepared to take the State of Utah driving skills tests for the Class A combination vehicle such as a tractor & trailer with air brakes.

Program Outcomes

A student who completes the CDL certificate will be able to do the following.

• Demonstrate basic truck operation procedures and skills
• Demonstrate safe operating procedures
• Learn and practice defensive driving techniques
• Drive and control a class A truck on local, city, county, and interstate highways and roads
• Practice vehicle inspections (pre/post-trip, enroute)
• Practice safe backing techniques
• Review Non-driving activities (HOS, Cargo securement)

Program Requirement

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
TECD 1100	Commercial Driver's License Class A	6
Total Hours		6