DURATION OF TRAINING

Full-time Class - 4 weeks (Monday - Friday) 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

CLASSES BEGIN EVERY MONDAY

Part-time Class - 10 weeks (Saturday & Sunday) 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

WEEKEND CLASSES AVAILABLE

JOB PLACEMENT

Lifetime job placement assistance to all graduates.

Local, regional and over-the-road employment opportunities available.

Over 350 graduates a year!

 

PRELIMINARY RECORDS

A valid Social Security card and a state issued driver's license is required prior to enrollment.

Every student will be required to complete a DOT physical and drug screen.

COURSE OVERVIEW

The truck driver-training program at TRANSTECH, INC. features a low student-instructor ratio (4 students per class). Individual help is available as needed. Training consists of three phases: classroom, field and open road, totaling 160 clock hours in length - approximately 40 hours of homework assignments. Classes are offered on a full or part-time basis, with full-time classes lasting four weeks, and part-time classes lasting ten weeks.

The School's provide truck driver training with emphasis on highway safety, enabling those demonstrating proficiency by both objective and subjective evaluation to qualify for entry-level employment as drivers in the trucking industry.

In order to graduate from TRANSTECH, INC., each student must be FULLY proficient in all phases of training.

Students who have not attained proficiency and/or are not deemed ready to report for orientation/employment with a motor carrier, will be held over in training, at no further tuition cost, provided the student is in satisfactory academic standing.

 

Classroom Training-

• Pre-trip inspection

• Mechanics

• Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations

• Equipment safety

• Driver Wellness

• Proper logging techniques / Hours of Service

• Bill of Lading practices

• Map and travel planning

• Endorsements - Including hazardous material

• Defensive driving techniques

• Whistle Blower Protection

Behind-the-Wheel Training -

• Pre-trip inspection

• Gear shifting

• Proper backing and turning techniques

• Accident prevention

• Coupling / Uncoupling

• Actual road experience and exercises

 

Upon completion of the course, TransTech, Inc. third party examiners will administer the CDL Skills test

last updated June, 2006