- Huntingdon County Career & Technology Center
- Commercial Driving
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COMMERCIAL DRIVING PROGRAM
The HCCTC CDL program meets all the ELDT requirements of the Federal Motor Carriers Association.
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Theory
80% grade is required to certify theory hours.
DELIVER in HYBRID Online & In Class
Basic Operations
Orientation
Control Systems/Dashboard
Pre/Post Trip InspectionsBasic Controls
Shifting/Operating Transmissions
Backing and Docking
Safe Operating Procedures
Visual Search
Communication
Distracted Driving
Speed Management
Space Management
Night Operation
Extreme Driving Conditions
Advanced Operating Practices
Hazard Perception
Skid Control/Recovery/Jackknifing and other emergencies
Vehicle Systems and Reporting Malfunctions
Identification and Diagnosis of Malfunctions
Roadside Inspections
Maintenance
Non-Driving Activities
Handling and Documenting Cargo
Environmental Compliance Issues
Hours of Service Requirements
Fatigue and Wellness Awareness
Post-Crash Procedures
External Communications
Whistleblower / Coercion
Trip Planning
Drugs/Alcohol
Medical Requirements
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Behind the Wheel (BTW) Range
Must be Proficient in skills to be certified. Clock hours will be calculated based on 60 minutes of instruction.
Vehicle Inspection and Pre-Trip/Enroute/Post-Trip
Straight Line Backing
AlleyDock Backing (45/90 degree)
Off-Set Backing
Parallel Parking Blind Side
Parallel Parking Sight Side
Coupling and Uncoupling
Behind the Wheel (BTW) - Public Road
Must be proficient in skills to be certified.
*May be asked to demonstrate proficiency in knowledge not performance.
Vehicle Controls
Shifting / Transmission
Communications /Signaling
Visual Search
Speed and Space Management
Safe Driver Behavior
Hours of Service (HOS) Requirements
*Hazard Perception
*Railroad (RR) – Highway Grade Crossing
*Night Operations
*Extreme Driving Conditions
*Skid Control / Recovery, Jackknifing and other Emergencies.
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FULL COMMERCIAL CLASS A DRIVING PROGRAM
Registration Fee $ 50.00
Tuition/Instructional Costs $5000.00
CDL Testing $ 320.00
Textbooks $ 30.00
Total Tuition and Fees: $ 5400.00
Additional Required Items – at the cost of the student
PA Child Abuse Clearance
Valid PA Driver’s License
Boots / Gloves
Cost of DMV Permit and DOT Medical Examiners Card
CDL CUSTOM COURSE OFFERINGS
Theory Course Only -
20 Hours
(Must Achieve an 80% overall Score for certification)
DMV Permit will be the responsibility of the student.
Registration $50.00
Online Course $150.00
Tuition $300.00
Theory Only $500.00
Behind the Wheel (BTW) Range and Public Road Only - 140 Hours
Registration $ 50.00
Tuition $ 4,500.00
Testing $ 320.00
BTW Only $4870.00
Class A Upgrade BTW - 80 hours
(Students with previous experience)
MUST COMPLETE TEST OUT WITH INSTRUCTOR TO BE ELIGIBLE
$50/hours if additional hours are requested
Registration $ 50.00
Tuition $2580.00
Online Theory $ 150.00
Testing $ 320.00
Class A Upgrade $3080.00
Hazardous Materials Endorsement Training
(Must Achieve an 80% overall Score for certification)
DMV exam will be the responsibility of the student.
Registration $ 50.00
Book $ 30.00
Tuition $320.00
HazMat Only $400
Online HAZMAT Option - No Books – Online Modules Only - $200
ForkLift Certification
(Class 5 Add On Certification)
Forklift Add on $50