Commercial Vehicle Driving
Career Technical Certificate
Program Overview
The Career Technical Certificate in Commercial Vehicle Driving is designed to educate and prepare students for a Class A Commercial Driver License. The Tractor Trailer Truck Driver course will prepare students for entry into the trucking and logistics industry. Students explore career opportunities and requirements of a professional tractor trailer driver. Students will study vehicle safety, accident prevention, operating regulations, cargo handling, documentation procedures, pre-trip preparation, vehicle inspection, maintenance, service, control procedures, backing, coupling, uncoupling, maneuvering, road and hazardous driving skills, and licensing requirements.
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High Employment Rate
According to Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (FLDEO), the market for jobs in this field is expected to grow 11.4 % through the year 2029. This significant growth is reflective of the need for skilled and licensed drivers within the Transportation, Distribution and Logistics industries. Approximately, 14,730 job openings for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers are projected each year.
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Valuable Work Skills for Today's Workplace
Skills taught in this program are in high demand which play a crucial role in logistics and transportation field, leading to numerous job opportunities.
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Program Details
After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:
Areas of Study:
- Demonstrate vehicle driving skills for obtaining a
Commercial Drivers License (Class A) - Comprehend and implement vehicle safety procedures.
- Develop appropriate trip planning and cargo handling procedures.