Commercial Prepared Independent Trucker's Program
Course #18
- Offered as a full-time format
- 77 Self-paced (home-study) lessons. Completion time is approximately 494 hours.
- Resident Training completion time: 3 weeks - 160 hours.
- TOTAL TRAINING TIME: 654 HOURS
- Total tuition = Only $6495.00
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Included Home Study Subjects
- How to Study
- History of Motor Trucks
- The Future of Trucking
- Driver Qualifications
- Driver Fitness
- Types of Trucks
- Types of Trailers
- Controls, Instruments and Dashboards
- Principles of Operation - The Diesel Engine
- Types of Diesel Engines
- Cooling Systems
- Lubricants and Lubrication Systems
- Fuels and the Fuel System
- Electrical Systems
- Air Supply and Exhaust Systems
- Steering Systems and Alignment
- Principles of Transmissions and Differentials
- Frames, Suspensions and Axles
- Tires and Wheels
- Brakes
- Engine Brakes
- Fifth Wheels and Sliding Tandems
- Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation
- Inspection, Repair and Maintenance
- Pre-Trip Inspection
- Coupling and Uncoupling
- Backing Maneuvers
- Shiffing
- Braking Techniques
- General Driving Practices
- Defensive Driving Practices
- Special Driving Conditions
- Handling Combination Trailers
- Various Kinds of Hauls
- Refrigerated Trailers and their Operation
- Hauling Hazardous Materials
- Weight Distribution
- Load Securement
- Freight Bills and Driver Responsibilities
- The Log Book-Hours of Service
- The Log Book-How to Track Your Time
- Map Reading
- Trip Planning
- Fires and Fire Fighting
- First Aid
- Accident Reporting
- Structure of a Trucking Company
- The Job of Getting a Job
- Owner-Operator vs. Hired Drivers
- Specing a Truck
- FMCSA Operifing Authority
- Minimum Levels of Financial Responsibilities for Motor Carriers
- Insurance
- Cost and Profit
- Taxes, Licenses and Permits
- Trip Leasing
- Exempt Hauling
- Weigh Stations and DOT Inspections
- Public Relations
- Fuel Conservation
- Tanker Operations
- Hatbed and Lowboy Operations
- Dry Freight Operations
- Oversize Loads
- Household Mover Operations
- Electronics Operations
- Auto Transporters
- Livestock Transporters
- Hazardous Material Hauler
- Hot Shot Operation
- Purchasing a Used Truck
- On-Board Computers
- Keeping Updated
- Permanent Leases
- Truck Servicing
- An Owner-Operator's Lifestyle
- The First Step-Preparing for Training
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Commercial Driver's License Preparation Program
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The programs and the School are nationally accredited by
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and Training Council, Washington, D.C.





























