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Truck Driving Four Week Course

The four week course is considered the standard bearer for training in the truck driving industry. The primary objective of this course is to ensure that students are familiar with the procedures and skills necessary while preparing to obtain a commercial driver's license (CDL).

Class hours are: Monday thru Friday, 7:00am - 4:00pm

The first week of training is a combination of classroom training and field training. Some of the topics include:

Safety techniques

In-depth study of DOT safety, rules and regulations

Preparation for the six test that all California State Commercial Drivers (DMV) need to pass before getting behind the wheel

Practice proper log book procedures

Job search techniques.

The next three weeks of training are all hands on, behind-the-wheel training. Students will learn:

Pre-trip examination
Backing and docking techniques
Defensive driving techniques
City and highway driving and how it relates to safety
Up-shifting and down-shifting
Emergency procedures
Hooking and unhooking of trailers
Training in a variety of trucks
Invaluable critiques and guidance from our professional instructors.

CDLC is a private institution and approved to operate by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education.
CDLC is a private institution and is approved to enroll veterans and other eligible persons by the California State Approving Agency.