Professional Truck Driving Program Overview
The Professional Truck Driving Program at Delta Tech provides classroom and behind-the-wheel experience. Upon completion of the truck driver training program and passing of the state licensing exam, students will be eligible to obtain entry-level employment as a licensed Class A truck driver and are qualified for a variety of careers within the transportation industry after graduation.
The student will learn how to correctly and safely perform required skill standards. Delta Tech’s truck driving classes include knowledge of the state’s CDL standards, driver safety, air brakes, combination vehicles, log books, trip planning, public and employee relations.
At Delta Tech’s truck driver school, the student will receive on-site range field training, prior to the over-the-road field training on rural highways, interstates, and urban areas. This program will also provide remedial training that includes bookwork, driving skills, and practice exams.
*Not all programs and courses are available at all campuses.
• CDL permit test preparation
• CDL endorsement preparation (doubles/triples and tankers)
• Vehicle inspection for daily operation and safe practices
• Hazardous material (hazmat) training
Weeks 5-12:
• Vehicle inspection for daily operation and safe practices
• Read and identify instrument control systems
• Basic control of the truck
• Coupling and uncoupling
• Range maneuvers
• Road training
• Hours of service/logging
• Trip planning/map reading
• Communication
• Shipping and receiving
• Wellness
• Defensive driving
• Hazard awareness
• Extreme driving conditions
Weeks 13-20:
• Vehicle inspection
• Forklift training
• Load securement/cargo handling
• Preventative maintenance
• FMCSA rules and regulations
• Weigh stations
• Transportation security
• ELDT (entry-level driver training)
• Company speakers
• Resume building
• Life on the road
• Professionalism/soft skills
• Preparation for state range and drive test
Forklift certification
Load securement & cargo handling certification
Preventative maintenance certification
ELDT (entry-level driver training) certification
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Professional Truck Driving FAQ
- What is a truck driver?
- According the Bureau of Labor Statistics, “most tractor-trailer drivers are long-haul drivers and operate trucks with a gross vehicle weight (GVW) capacity exceeding 26,000 pounds. These drivers deliver goods over intercity routes, sometimes spanning several states.” *www.bls.gov
- According the Bureau of Labor Statistics, “most tractor-trailer drivers are long-haul drivers and operate trucks with a gross vehicle weight (GVW) capacity exceeding 26,000 pounds. These drivers deliver goods over intercity routes, sometimes spanning several states.” *www.bls.gov
- How much do truck drivers make?
- The median annual wage for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers was $41,340 in May 2016. *www.bls.gov
- The median annual wage for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers was $41,340 in May 2016. *www.bls.gov
- Where can I work as a truck driver?
- According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, “most heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers’ routes are assigned by a dispatcher, but some independent drivers still plan their own routes. Some drivers have one or two routes that they drive regularly, and others drivers take many different routes throughout the country. Also, some drivers have routes that include Mexico or Canada.” *www.bls.gov
- Are truck drivers in demand?
- The Bureau predicts the job outlook for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers will increase by 6% from 2016 to 2026. *www.bls.gov
- How much does truck driver training cost?
- For more information on Delta Tech’s Professional Truck Driving Program costs, please contact your local campus to speak to an Admissions Representative.
- For more information on Delta Tech’s Professional Truck Driving Program costs, please contact your local campus to speak to an Admissions Representative.
Professional Truck Driving at Delta Technical College
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Professional Truck Driving Careers
According the Bureau of Labor Statistics, “the economy depends on truck drivers to transport freight and keep supply chains moving. As the demand for goods increases, more truck drivers will be needed. Trucks transport most of the freight in the United States, so as households and businesses increase their spending, the trucking industry will grow.” *www.bls.gov
The Bureau predicts the job outlook for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers will increase by 6% from 2016 to 2026. *www.bls.gov
Professional Truck Driving Vehicles Include: Dry Vans, Tankers, Flatbeds, Dump Trucks, Low Boys, Cargo Containers, Livestock Trucks, Drop Decks, Cement Trucks, Grain Trucks and Wreckers
Professional Truck Driving Industries Include: Warehouse Workers, Dock Workers, Truck Repair Technicians, Forklift Operators, Shipping I Receiving Clerks, Dispatchers and Entry Level Brokering
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).