The Truck Driving Program is designed to provide the student with the skills and competencies necessary to pass the Texas Department of Public Safety Commercial Driver’s License Exams. Once the student is issued a CDL from the Texas DPS, he/she will be qualified to perform entry-level truck driving duties. Through hands-on experience the student will be able to safely operate a tractor-trailer. Students will also learn how to complete necessary paperwork required of truck drivers, as well as be educated on the regulations that govern the truck driving industry. After receiving a Class A driver’s license, the graduate will qualify for employment as a truck driver, driver, and tractor-trailer operator for private carriers, short haul trucking companies, and distributors.
The truck driving program offers a total of 160 hours of student instruction which includes, but is not limited to lectures, simulations, observations, behind the wheel and range driving. Note: Behind the wheel instruction is conducted with groups of students per driving shift.
TTBO-100 Basic Operations: The student will learn how to properly operate the control systems of a tractor and trailer, coupling and uncoupling, as well as proper procedures for shifting and backing maneuvers.
Prerequisites: None.
Lecture/Lab Contact Hours: 15/60
Quarter Credit Hours: 4.5
TTBO-200 Safe Operating Practices: The student will master visual methods for visual searches of traffic including night driving, realize the effects of rain, snow, and ice, and how to handle difficult situations.
Prerequisites: Learner’s Permit.
Lecture/Lab Contact Hours: 10/30
Quarter Credit Hours: 2.5
TTBO-300 Advanced Operating Practices: The student will learn advanced methods of operating a tractor and trailer, as well as road speed, space management, extreme driving conditions, hours of service, hazardous awareness, and sliding 5 th wheel and tandem axles.
Prerequisites: Learner’s Permit.
Lecture/Lab Contact Hours: 10/10
Quarter Credit Hours: 1.5
TTBO-400 Systems and Malfunctions: The student will learn vehicle systems, methods and processes of vehicle inspections, how to properly recognize truck / trailer malfunctions, as well as how to report any malfunctions.
Prerequisites: Learner’s Permit.
Lecture/Lab Contact Hours: 5/0
Quarter Credit Hours: 0.5
TTBO-500 Non-Vehicle Activities: The student will learn how to properly fill out cargo documentation and will learn how to carefully handle cargo, as well as how to keep track of service log sheets. The students will also learn how to perform first aid, environmental issues, alcohol and drug awareness while operating a vehicle, as well as learn accident procedures and how to handle hazardous materials.
Prerequisites: Learner’s Permit
Lecture/Lab Contact Hours: 15/0
Quarter Credit Hours: 1.5
TTBO-600 Human Trafficking: The student will learn basic information regarding human trafficking as well as current statistics. The student will learn facts about major types of human trafficking, be able to identify potential situations of trafficking and learn when and how to report suspected trafficking.
Prerequisite: None
Lecture/Lab Contact Hours: 5/0
Quarter Credit Hours: 0.5
Tuition and Fees:
Registration: $100.00 Tuition: $5,685.00 Examiner Fees: $500.00 Drug Test Fee: $48.00 DOT Physical Fee: $68.00 Commercial Learner's Permit Fee: $25.00 License Fee: $61.00 MVR: $8.00 Total Cost: $6,495.00 (Subject to change)
