Truck Driver Training

Instructor:

Mr. Bruce Yeckley - byeckley@ccctc.org


Admissions Recruiter:

Mrs. Julie Benamati - jbenamati@ccctc.org

Phone:

814-765-3453 or Toll Free Nationwide: 888-234-8924

Truck Driver Training

The Truck Driver Training Program is 220 - 320 hours, depending on class size (8-10 week program). The program includes instruction in the classroom and lab, highway, city and range driving time, and observation time on the road. The student will have a minimum of 50 hours behind the wheel time (BTW), 24 hours of road and city driving, and 26 hours of range time. The students will earn their Class A CDL license with Tanker and Double-triple trailer CDL endorsements. Students will also have the option to earn the Hazardous Materials endorsement. A certificate of training will be issued upon completion of state CDL Testing and receipt of their Class A license. This program is certified through the Professional Truck Driving Institute (PTDI).

Areas of Instruction

Topics Covered:

  • Brake Adjustment Certification
  • Backing
  • CDL Test Preparation
  • Drivers Daily Log
  • FMCSR (Federal Safety Regulations)
  • Hazardous Materials
  • Night Driving
  • Defensive Driving
  • Shifting
  • Trip Planning
  • Map Reading
  • Vehicle Inspection

Class Schedule:

Daytime:

Mon-Fri: 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Entrance Requirements:

  • Motor Vehicle Background Check
  • Criminal Background Check
  • DOT Physical
  • DOT Pre-Employment Drug Testing
  • Two-Hour Orientation Class One Week Prior to the First Day of Class

Job Placement:

Job placement assistance is available. Our graduation rate is 96% and job placement is 96%.

CCCTC is a member of PMTA (Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association) and the National Safety Council.

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