Truck Driving (TNT)

The student is orientated to the truck driving industry to include trip planning, personal and financial management, and basic vehicle systems. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).

The student develops an understanding of the legal and safety regulations associated with the trucking industry. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).

Students will be exposed to the vehicle inspection, basic controls, coupling/uncoupling, and CDC skills manuals. Lecture: 1 credit (45 contact hours).

The student drivers in assigned route developed by the school to give students exposure to specific operations. The student will be required to conduct all phases of inspections, logging, and other related activities to the Department of Transportation regulations. This course includes the Professional Truck Driver/Defensive Driving Course. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).

The student is placed with a motor transport carrier/driver for a 10,000 mile behind-the-wheel, over-the-road experience. Independent Study: 4 credits (300 contact hours).