Program: TRUCK DRIVING

Program Description: This program prepares students to work in the transportation industry by gaining the knowledge and skills necessary to pass the state and federal tests required to become a licensed California Class A truck and trailer driver. Students will meet all standards as laid out by the rules and regulations of the Department of Transportation pertaining to truck driving. Students will learn to read and interpret control systems, vehicle inspections, exercise basic control, execute shifting, back and dock tractor trailer, couple and uncouple tractor trailers, manage and adjust vehicle speed and space relations, diagnose and report malfunctions, identify potential driving hazards and able to perform emergency maneuvers, identify adverse driving conditions, handle and document cargo, accident and reporting procedures, trip planning, hours of service training, manage personal resources and dealing with life on the road. The program includes forklift certification training.
Program Duration: 6 Weeks
Program Cost: $4,446.50
Tuition and Fees: $4,055.00
Books Cost: $0.00
Tools Cost: $0.00
Other Cost: $391.50
Pell Grant: Yes
Prerequisites:
•Be at least 18 years of age. •Per Department of Transportation, all interstate drivers must be at least 21 years old. •Prospective students under the age of 21 are required to provide a letter of intent to hire from a prospective employer, prior to enrollment. •Must attend orientation. •Must be able to read, write, and comprehend English.• Must have a good driving record and provide a current DMV printout. •Must have a valid driver’s license for at least six months and possess a California DL (a temporary/interim DL is acceptable). •Must have a social security card •Must have an acceptable identity (birth date/legal presence) document and proof of California residency. Must pass a DOT physical exam & a drug test. Additional requirements may apply.
Program Occupations: 53303200 - Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
Disabled Student Access: No
Other Language: No
Program Provider: William M. Maguy School of Education A Division of Proteus
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Program Locations

Location Name Address County
William M. Maguy School of Education A Division of Proteus 1440 N. Shirk Rd., Visalia CA 93291 Tulare County

Program Contacts

Name Location Name Email Phone
Laura Morales William M. Maguy School of Education A Division of Proteus
Contact		 lmorales@proteusinc.org (559) 471-4550

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