CDL Course Topics & Training Equipment
What You'll Learn in our Program
- Control Systems/Dashboard
- Pre and Post-Trip Inspections
- Basic Control
- Shifting/Operating
- Transmissions
- Backing and Docking
- Coupling and Uncoupling
- Visual Searches
- Communication
- Distracted Driving
- Speed Management
- Space Management
- Night Operation
- Extreme Driving Conditions
- Hazard Perception
- Skid Control / Recovery, Jackknifing, Emergencies
- Railroad-Highway Grade Crossings
- Identification and Diagnosis of Malfunctions
- Roadside Inspections
- Maintenance
- 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
- Human Trafficking
- Special Rigs
- Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA)
- Crossing the Canadian Border
- Truckers against Trafficking
- Harassment in the Workplace Training
- Professionalism Training
- Wyoming Highway Patrol - Port of Entry Procedures
- Wyoming Highway Patrol - Disqualification Lecture
- Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) Training categories consist of:
- Unsafe driving
- Crash Indicators
- Hours of Service Compliance
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Controlled Substances/Alcohol
- Hazardous Materials
- Driver Fitness
HAZMAT endorsements training per the new FMCSA regulations is also available. See more on the types of training we offer.
Simulator Training
Students will spend time in our Genesis Navistar Series simulator preparing them to operate a vehicle. Simulation prepares a driver physically, mentally and behaviorally for the challenges of operating a vehicle under various conditions, without risk of costly incidents. Students will progress from simple basic controls to more complex skills development through execution, feedback, learner control and replication.
We have the ability to simulate large pickup trucks, day cab and over the road tractors, buses and fire trucks; as well as various trailers, including gooseneck, tanker, 28’, 40’, 45’, 48’ and 53’.
We can also simulate driving in urban, suburban, highway and mountain scenarios, modifying weather and traction.
Training Equipment
The CDL program utilizes Kenworth Over the Road (OTR) tractors, with air-brakes and 10-speed manual transmissions, allowing students to receive an unrestricted license, upon graduation.
Students will also have the opprtunity to train with multiple trailer types, including belly-dump, bulk hauler, flatbed and tanker.