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Commercial Driving Programs
Four Week Truck Driver Training Program
Kirkwood Community College is accredited by the North Central Association and the course is certified by the Professional Truck Driver Institue - P.T.D.I. Combination of classroom and lab instruction: Lecture, demonstrations covering U.S. Department of Transportation rules and regulations, preventive maintenance and current events in the industry. There will be 111 hours of classroom instruction and a minimum of 44 hours of in-truck behind the wheel instruction, driving range, highway and interstate driving, village and city driving. Major units include: Basic Operations Safe Operating Practices Advanced Operating Practices Vehicle Maintenance Non-vehicle Activities (trip planning, documentation, cargo handling, etc.)
Length: 4 weeks Days: Monday-Saturday (4 week class) Times: Must be available from 6 a.m.-4 p.m. Prior to enrolling in class, learners are required to achieve four things: Cost
*All tuition charges are subject to Board approval. The figures stated are effective at the time of publishing.
Faculty State Licensing Equipment Placement Kirkwood is affiliated with these companies. Representatives from each will come in to the class to talk to students about driving opportunities.
Develop driving skills in maneuvering semi-trailer equipment as required by the trucking industry Acquaint students with safety regulations and precautions throughout the training program. Identify DOT (Department of Transportation) laws and regulations governing truck traffic. Develop the proper attitude of responsible employees who will perform their duties in a manner that will be a credit to the occupation. Provide a general overview of the trucking industry, how it functions and what to expect as a driver. Acquaint students with driving on public streets and highways through applied "touch driving" experience in traffic.
Applicants must be at least 18 years old. Applicants that are 18-21 years of age are only allowed to drive Intra-State (within state lines). Jobs for those that meet this criteria are very limited and are not readily available to students. A Class A CDL is not required to enroll in the course, but registered students must obtain a CDL permit. The temporary permit can be obtained at any Iowa driver’s license station by passing the General Knowledge test, and students must have passed the air brakes test and combination vehicle test at the Department of Motor Vehicles. The permit is required by law so students can drive with the instructors. A Department of Transportation long-form physical is required to take the course and usually required by possible future employers. A pre-employment drug test will be required before the start of the program as mandated by Federal regulations and random testing maybe required during the length of the program.
For program registration or questions call 319-398-7130 or 800-332-2055 ext. 7130. We will need your name, social security number, address, and telephone number for registration.
The skills review program is a six hour one-on-one program. It is for anyone who already has a Class A CDL but just been out of a truck for a some time and gives them some range and road time to help be prepared for employment. Please contact John Carney at 319-398-7130 or john.carney@kirkwood.edu for more information. |
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