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• Must be able to pass U.S.–D.O.T. physical and U.S. –
D.O.T. pre-employment drug screen.
• Must be able to meet FMCSA driver qualification
requirements
Corequisite CMV 120
including air brakes, pre-trip inspection, speed and space
management, cargo securement and documentation, coupling and
uncoupling, axle weights, basic vehicle maneuvering, straight,
offset, alley-dock backing using GOAL, shifting, turning, basic
hazardous materials training, trip-planning, distracted driving,
hours of service regulations and recording, emergency equipment,
post-accident procedures, driver injury prevention, driver health
and wellness, lifestyle, whistleblower protection, CSA for drivers,
general FMCSA driver qualifications, career portfolio development
and interaction with law enforcement. This course will help
students learn trucking industry practices and gain knowledge and
skills to prepare for their Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) state
tests and subsequent Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) skills state
tests.
CMV 120 CLASS B STRAIGHT TRUCK NON-DRIVING
4 (0-4)
PRACTICUM
This course will offer students hands-on experience in Class B
straight truck nondriving activities. Topics will include, but not be
limited to safety, FMCSA regulations, trucking industry practices,
truck parts and components, pre-trip inspection procedures, air
brakes, cargo securement, emergency equipment and procedures,
axle weights, tires, and general maintenance. This course will help
students learn about trucking industry practices, and gain
knowledge and skills to prepare for the Commercial Learner’s
Permit (CLP) state tests and subsequent Commercial Driver’s
License (CDL) skills state tests.
Prerequisite • Be at least 18 years old (MI/WI); 21 years old–other
states.
• Hold a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to pass U.S.–D.O.T. physical and U.S. –
D.O.T. pre-employment drug screen.
• Must be able to meet FMCSA driver qualification
requirements
Corequisite CMV 170
Corequisite CMV 110
CMV 130
CLASS B STRAIGHT TRUCK DRIVING CLASS
7 (0-7)
This course will focus on driving Class B straight trucks.
Activities and maneuvers will be performed in the driving
range lot and on roadways and highways. Topics will include,
but not be limited to safety, FMCSA regulations, pre-trip
inspection procedures, truck parts and components, air
brake checks, slow vehicle maneuvering, shifting, straight,
offset and alley dock backing using GOAL, turning, cargo
securement, roadway and highway driving including visual
search and commentary driving techniques, city and rural
driving, accelerating/decelerating, lane changes and merges,
speed and space management, intersection safety, roadside
stops, proper turning, obedience of signs and signals, and
overall safe operation of the vehicle. This course will help
students learn trucking industry practices and gain
knowledge and skills to prepare for the Class B Commercial
Driver’s License (CDL) skills state tests.
Note: Students will be subject to random drug testing while
in this class.
CMV 170
CLASS A TRACTOR TRAILER NON-DRIVING
4 (0-4)
PRACTICUM
This course will offer students hands-on experience in Class A
tractor-trailer nondriving activities. Topics will include, but not be
limited to safety, FMCSA regulations, trucking industry practices,
truck parts and components, pre-trip inspection procedures, air
brakes, coupling and uncoupling, cargo securement, emergency
equipment and procedures, axle weights, tires, and general
maintenance. This course will help students learn about trucking
industry practices, and gain knowledge and skills to prepare for the
Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) state tests and subsequent
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) skills state tests.
Prerequisite CMV 160
CMV 180
CLASS A TRACTOR TRAILER TRUCK
DRIVING CLASS
7 (0-7)
This course will focus on driving Class A tractor-trailer
vehicles. Activities and maneuvers will be performed in the
driving range lot and on roadways and highways. Topics will
include, but not be limited to safety, FMCSA regulations, pretrip inspection procedures, truck parts and components, air
brake checks, slow vehicle maneuvering, shifting, straight,
offset and alley dock backing using GOAL, turning, coupling
and uncoupling, cargo securement, roadway and highway
driving including visual search and commentary driving
techniques, city and rural driving, accelerating/decelerating,
lane changes and merges, speed and space management,
intersection safety, roadside stops, proper turning,
obedience of signs and signals, and overall safe operation of
the vehicle. This course will help students learn trucking
industry practices and gain knowledge and skills to prepare
Prerequisite • Be at least 18 years old (MI/WI); 21 years old–other
states.
• Valid Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP)
• Valid U.S.- D.O.T. /FMCSA Medical Card
• Negative results pre-employment drug screen
• Successful completion of CMV-120
• Successful standing in CMV-110
Corequisite CMV 110
CMV 160
CLASS A TRACTOR TRAILER BASIC
5 (5-0)
CLASSROOM TRAIN
This course will focus on the knowledge and skills needed to
become a qualified Class A tractor-trailer professional driver.
Topics will include, but not be limited to safety, FMCSA regulations,
trucking industry practices, vehicle parts and components
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