Independent Trucker CDL

Commercial Prepared Independent Trucker's Program

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Course #18

  • Offered as a full-time format
  • 77 Self-paced (ONLINE home-study) lessons. Completion time is approximately 494 hours. All home study lesson are available ONLINE via National Training’s online learning management system.
  • Resident Training completion time: 3 weeks - 160 hours.
  • TOTAL TRAINING TIME: 654 HOURS
  • Total tuition = Only $6495.00
  • Minimum entrance requirements: HS diploma or GED preferred but applications accepted from persons with at least an 8th grade education, must be a minimum of 21 years of age to drive interstate, DOT Physical Exam and a Drug Screen.

Course Description:

National Training’s CDL Prepared Independent Trucker’s (Truck Driver Training) Program is designed for individuals who wish to receive truck driver training to become Independent Owner/Operators. This course provides individuals instruction on the many aspects of owning and operating a business in the trucking industry.

National Training’s CDL Prepared Independent Trucker’s (Truck Driver Training) Program will prepare individuals in the operation of Class A CDL combination semi- tractor-trailer for positions within the trucking industry both interstate and intrastate. To become a Class “A” truck driver, students will our fully accredited truck driver training and learn the basic skills necessary to safely operate a Diesel semi-tractor-trailer and earn their Commercial Drivers License. Students will learn to perform a pre-trip inspection. Properly document their Hours of Service in the industry standard logbook in accordance with the Department of Transportation (D.O.T.). In addition, students will learn the proper methods and demonstrate how to Start, Operate and Shutdown a Diesel tractor-trailer, how to safely back a tractor-trailer in various conditions using various techniques, how to safely couple and uncouple a tractor-trailer, how to park and secure the vehicle. Safely and effectively, drive under a wide variety of traffic, load, road, weather and geographic conditions and locations. Students will gain a working knowledge of the safety procedures defined by the Occupational Safety and Health Act. Students will learn to successfully prepare for and pass the D.O.T. written examination as well as the D.O.T. equipment road test that is mandatory before being employed in the trucking industry.

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Included Home Study Subjects

  1. How to Study
  2. History of Motor Trucks
  3. The Future of Trucking
  4. Driver Qualifications
  5. Driver Fitness
  6. Types of Trucks
  7. Types of Trailers
  8. Controls, Instruments and Dashboards
  9. Principles of Operation - The Diesel Engine
  10. Types of Diesel Engines
  11. Cooling Systems
  12. Lubricants and Lubrication Systems
  13. Fuels and the Fuel System
  14. Electrical Systems
  15. Air Supply and Exhaust Systems
  16. Steering Systems and Alignment
  17. Principles of Transmissions and Differentials
  18. Frames, Suspensions and Axles
  19. Tires and Wheels
  20. Brakes
  21. Engine Brakes
  22. Fifth Wheels and Sliding Tandems
  23. Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation
  24. Inspection, Repair and Maintenance
  25. Pre-Trip Inspection
  26. Coupling and Uncoupling
  27. Backing Maneuvers
  28. Shifting
  29. Braking Techniques
  30. General Driving Practices
  31. Defensive Driving Practices
  32. Special Driving Conditions
  33. Handling Combination Trailers
  34. Various Kinds of Hauls
  35. Refrigerated Trailers and their Operation
  36. Hauling Hazardous Materials
  37. Weight Distribution
  38. Load Securement
  39. Freight Bills and Driver Responsibilities
  40. The Log Book-Hours of Service
  41. The Log Book-How to Track Your Time
  42. Map Reading
  43. Trip Planning
  44. Fires and Fire Fighting
  45. First Aid
  46. Accident Reporting
  47. Structure of a Trucking Company
  48. The Job of Getting a Job
  49. Owner-Operator vs. Hired Drivers
  50. Specing a Truck
  51. FMCSA Operating Authority
  52. Minimum Levels of Financial Responsibilities for Motor Carriers
  53. Insurance
  54. Cost and Profit
  55. Taxes, Licenses and Permits
  56. Trip Leasing
  57. Exempt Hauling
  58. Weigh Stations and DOT Inspections
  59. Public Relations
  60. Fuel Conservation
  61. Tanker Operations
  62. Hatbed and Lowboy Operations
  63. Dry Freight Operations
  64. Oversize Loads
  65. Household Mover Operations
  66. Electronics Operations
  67. Auto Transporters
  68. Livestock Transporters
  69. Hazardous Material Hauler
  70. Hot Shot Operation
  71. Purchasing a Used Truck
  72. On-Board Computers
  73. Keeping Updated
  74. Permanent Leases
  75. Truck Servicing
  76. An Owner-Operator's Lifestyle
  77. The First Step-Preparing for Training

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