42929 Van Dyke Ave, Sterling Heights, MI 48314
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Truck Driving
CDL A Training REFRESHER COURSE (Call for hourly rates)
**FOR EXPERIENCED DRIVERS ONLY!**
This package is for CDL class A applicants who have extensive truck driving experience with a combination vehicle with either a semi-automatic or manual transmission vehicle. The objective of this training package is to provide a review of the basic skills necessary for commercial driving. This program consists of instruction in pre-trip inspection, along with a variety of range and road maneuvers. Students may rent our vehicle for the road test.
CDL A Automatic Transmission (160 hrs) 4 week Course:
This package is for CDL Class A applicants with little to none commercial driving experience. The objective here is to instruct individuals who need commercial driving training in a Class A CDL vehicle. This program training consists of instruction in pre-trip inspection, operating a semi-automatic transmission, trailer coupling and uncoupling, log books, and a variety of range maneuvers and on the road driving instruction. Price includes vehicle rental for the CDL A Skills Test.
CDL A Manual Transmission (160 hrs) 4 week Course:
This package is for CDL Class A applicants with minimal experience and with the objective to instruct individuals who need commercial drivers training in a Class A CDL vehicle. This program training consists of instruction in pre-trip inspection, log books, coupling and uncoupling, manual transmission shifting, splitter and clutch operation, range maneuvers, maintenance and over the road. Price includes vehicle rental for the CDL A Skills Test.
CDL A Complete Course (240 hrs) 6 week Course:
This package is for CDL Class A applicants with minimal experience and with the objective to instruct individuals who need extensive commercial drivers training in a Class A CDL vehicle. This program training consists of classroom instruction, pre-trip inspection, log books, coupling and uncoupling, both semi automatic transmission and manual transmission shifting, splitter and clutch operation, range maneuvers, maintenance and over the road. Price includes vehicle rental for the CDL A Skills Test.
CDL A Course Curriculum:
Basic Operation (80 hours)
Orientation
Control Systems
Vehicle Pre-Trip Inspections
Basic Control
Shifting
Backing and Docking
Coupling and Uncoupling
Safe Operating Practices for Basic Operation (40 hours)
Visual Search/ Applying the SMITH System
Vehicle Communication
Speed Management In Various Driving Settings
Space Management In Various Driving Settings
Advanced Operating Practices (40 hours)
Night Operation
Extreme Driving Conditions
Hazard Perception
Emergency Maneuvers/Skid Avoidance
Skid Control and Recovery
Railroad Crossings