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National Training Truck Drivers School is Nationally Accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC), Washington, D.C.

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The DETC is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency.

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Recruiting Companies

Listed below are a few of the many companies that we place graduates with every day — many offer our graduates tuition reimbursement plans.

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

  1. How to Study
  2. History of Motor Trucks
  3. The Future of Trucking
  4. Driver Qualifications
  5. Driver Fitness
  6. Types of Trucks
  7. Types of Trailers
  8. Controls, Instruments and Dashboards
  9. Principles of Operation - The Diesel Engine
  10. Types of Diesel Engines
  11. Cooling Systems
  12. Lubricants and Lubrication Systems
  13. Fuels and the Fuel System
  14. Electrical Systems
  15. Air Supply and Exhaust Systems
  16. Steering Systems and Alignment
  17. Principles of Transmissions and Differentials
  18. Frames, Suspensions and Axles
  19. Tires and Wheels
  20. Brakes
  21. Engine Brakes
  22. Fifth Wheels and Sliding Tandems
  23. Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation
  24. Inspection, Repair and Maintenance
  25. Pre-Trip Inspection
  26. Coupling and Uncoupling
  27. Backing Maneuvers
  28. Shiffing
  29. Braking Techniques
  30. General Driving Practices
  31. Defensive Driving Practices
  32. Special Driving Conditions
  33. Handling Combination Trailers
  34. Various Kinds of Hauls
  35. Refrigerated Trailers and their Operation
  36. Hauling Hazardous Materials
  37. Weight Distribution
  38. Load Securement
  39. Freight Bills and Driver Responsibilities
  40. The Log Book-Hours of Service
  41. The Log Book-How to Track Your Time
  42. Map Reading
  43. Trip Planning
  44. Fires and Fire Fighting
  45. First Aid
  46. Accident Reporting
  47. Structure of a Trucking Company
  48. The Job of Getting a Job
  49. Owner-Operator vs. Hired Drivers
  50. Specing a Truck
  51. FMCSA Operifing Authority
  52. Minimum Levels of Financial Responsibilities for Motor Carriers
  53. Insurance
  54. Cost and Profit
  55. Taxes, Licenses and Permits
  56. Trip Leasing
  57. Exempt Hauling
  58. Weigh Stations and DOT Inspections
  59. Public Relations
  60. Fuel Conservation
  61. Tanker Operations
  62. Hatbed and Lowboy Operations
  63. Dry Freight Operations
  64. Oversize Loads
  65. Household Mover Operations
  66. Electronics Operations
  67. Auto Transporters
  68. Livestock Transporters
  69. Hazardous Material Hauler
  70. Hot Shot Operation
  71. Purchasing a Used Truck
  72. On-Board Computers
  73. Keeping Updated
  74. Permanent Leases
  75. Truck Servicing
  76. An Owner-Operator's Lifestyle
  77. The First Step-Preparing for Training

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Looking to earn your CDL?

 
Commercial Driver's License Preparation Program

This CDL preparation course is for those starting a career as a professional truck driver.

The Right Training Means Job Security!

The programs and the School are nationally accredited by
the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education
and Training Council, Washington, D.C.