CDL Training Course Overview
Delta Tech offers a hands-on training course for drivers interested in earning their Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). Throughout the CDL Training Course, students will have classroom, range, road, and remedial training. Course participants will also learn to execute relevant skills, fulfilling their training for an entry-level position in the trucking industry.
CDL training at Delta Tech familiarizes students with the issuing state’s CDL, driver safety, air brakes, combination vehicles, log books, trip planning, and public and employee relations requirements. Additionally, the CDL Training Course will educate students so they are prepared to take the state licensing exam and obtain a CDL with the issuing state.
After successfully completing the CDL Training Course, students will receive a certificate of completion.
Delta Technical College also offers a Professional Truck Driving Program which prepares students for a career as a truck driver through a comprehensive 20-week training program.
*Not all programs and courses are available at all campuses.
• State CDL Knowledge
• Driving Safety
• Air Brakes
• Combination Vehicles
• Log Books
• Trip Planning
• Public and Employee Relations
Week 2-4: Range, Road & Remedial
• Reading and Interpreting Control Systems
• Pre-trip Vehicle Inspections
• Post-trip Vehicle Condition Reports
• Shift Execution
• Backing, Parking and Docking Procedures
• Coupling and Uncoupling Trailers
• Managing and Adjusting Vehicle Speed
• Managing and Adjusting Vehicle Space Relations
• Identifying Potential Driving Hazards
• Performing Emergency Maneuvers
• Identifying and Adjusting to Extreme Driving Conditions
• Planning Trips and Recording & Maintaining Hours
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CDL Truck Driver FAQ
- What is a CDL truck driver?
- The Bureau of Labor Statistics [1] reports that CDL truck drivers, and most tractor-trailer drivers, are long-haul drivers who operate vehicles that weigh in at more than 26,000 lbs. Depending on their employers and positions, some truck drivers can drive national routes, allowing for plenty of travel as they work.
- The Bureau of Labor Statistics [1] reports that CDL truck drivers, and most tractor-trailer drivers, are long-haul drivers who operate vehicles that weigh in at more than 26,000 lbs. Depending on their employers and positions, some truck drivers can drive national routes, allowing for plenty of travel as they work.
- How much do CDL truck drivers make?
- For heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers, the median annual wage was $42,480 in May 2017, according to BLS [2]. Drivers are typically paid by the mile and work full-time with the potential to earn bonuses.
- For heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers, the median annual wage was $42,480 in May 2017, according to BLS [2]. Drivers are typically paid by the mile and work full-time with the potential to earn bonuses.
- Where can I work as a CDL truck driver?
- Many truck drivers find employment in truck transportation, wholesale trade, manufacturing, and construction, and some are self-employed. Truck drivers spend most of their time on the road, which can be a major lifestyle adjustment.
Most drivers’ routes are assigned by their dispatchers, but some drivers plan their own routes. Depending on their jobs, drivers can take long routes throughout the country that require them to be away from home for days at a time or drivers can select local routes, which may require them to drive two shipments in a day.
- Many truck drivers find employment in truck transportation, wholesale trade, manufacturing, and construction, and some are self-employed. Truck drivers spend most of their time on the road, which can be a major lifestyle adjustment.
- Are CDL truck drivers in demand?
- BLS [3] estimates that the employment for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers will grow by 6% from 2016 to 2026. As the economy depends on truck transportation, the demand for drivers will increase. Currently, trucks transport most of the freight in the United States, so drivers are in demand as much as all other occupations.
- BLS [3] estimates that the employment for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers will grow by 6% from 2016 to 2026. As the economy depends on truck transportation, the demand for drivers will increase. Currently, trucks transport most of the freight in the United States, so drivers are in demand as much as all other occupations.
- How much does CDL training cost?
- The CDL Training Course is $4,000.
- The CDL Training Course is $4,000.
CDL Training at Delta Technical College
Get a glimpse of the range and learn more about the CDL Training Course at Delta Tech.
Financial assistance is not available for the CDL Training Course.
CDL Training Can Prepare You for a Traveling Career
As students proceed through the CDL Training Course at Delta Tech, they’ll work to earn their Class A license. Throughout the classroom theory and range training, students will learn the skills necessary for beginning their careers as entry-level truck drivers.
Accreditations
Delta Tech is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools & Colleges (ACCSC).
Delta Tech is a member of the Commercial Vehicle Training Association (CVTA).