Truck Driver Training Program
The Truck Driver Training curriculum prepares individuals to test for Commercial Driver's License (CDL}. This program teaches proper driving procedures, safe driver responsibility, commercial motor vehicle laws and the basic principles and practices for operating commercial vehicles.
The course work includes:
- Motor vehicle laws and regulations
- Defensive driving
- Vehicle maintenance
- Freight handling
- Safety procedures
- Highway driving
- Daily logs
- Map Reading and Trip Planning
- Security and fire protection
Training range exercises and classroom lectures are used to develop the student's knowledge and skills.
TUITION: $1,500*
2016 Training Schedule
*Must be a Virginia resident to qualify. Certain restrictions apply.
Pickett Park - Blackstone, VA
- September 12th, 2016 - October 20th, 2016
The Truck Driver Training School - Emporia
- November 7th, 2016 - December 17th, 2016
South Boston, VA
- September 19th, 2016 - October 27th, 2016
- November 14th, 2016 - December 22nd, 2016
All classes run: 7AM-5PM, Monday-Thursday
For more information and tuition assistance information contact:
Susan Early, SVCC Occupational Tech Center, Pickett Park, at 434-292-3101 or susan.early@southside.edu