Craven Community College - Craven Community College - Commercial Drivers License/Truck Driver Class A
Craven Community College
New Bern, AK
Summary description:
Our 350-clock hour Commercial Driver License (CDL) program offers Class A options that will provide you with an excellent foundation for a truck driving career. You will be tested thoroughly on the road and through written exams to ensure that you have the necessary skills and knowledge to successfully and safely operate commercial vehicles. The program meets the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration standards of specialized training in the areas of driver qualification, hours of service, driver wellness, and whistleblower protection for entry-level drivers who are subject to the requirements (49 CFR Part 380). If you’re a new driver, you’ll receive training for the North Carolina State Commercial Truck Driving License examination. All training instruction is provided at school facilities and in school-provided equipment. Free practice tests are also available. The Class A CDL course provides training on inspecting and operating tractor-trailers and assuming driving responsibilities on the road. Emphasis is placed on vehicle inspections, defensive driving, range maneuvers, motor carrier safety regulations and certification, and trip planning.
Job description:
Commercial Truck Driving over-the-road, regional or local driving.
1. Be at least 18 years of age2. Have a valid North Carolina driver’s license3. Pass and obtain a US Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examination no more than six months prior to start of class4. Obtain a driving record not more than three months prior to the start of class. Any of the following violations within four years of finishing the class will prohibit entering the program:- Driving while impaired (DWI)- Careless and reckless driving- Hit and run- Refusal to take chemical test5. Pass a DOT drug screening test at a lab designated by the schoolAll students are highly encouraged to attend a CDL Orientation (https://cravencc.edu/programs/workforce-development/xhrd-cdlprep-cdl-orientation) prior to attending the CDL Course or contact the Program Coordinator (Sandy McKenzie) at (252) 638-5583 or mckenzies@cravencc.edu if SkillBridge from outside of North Carolina.
Eligibility factors:
All Services
Students must present:1. A Department of Transportation (DOT) CDL Class "A" Physical2. A DOT 5-Panel Drug Screen (Active Duty can present a letter from command of last drug screen date and results)3. A 5-Year Driving Record History of all states lived in.4. Must have a NC Drivers License in order to get a NC CDL Permit (Military can switch drivers license)
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