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Training Overview

Top Truck Driving Schools in CO and CA

If becoming a skilled, professional truck driver is the challenge you are looking for, then our truck driving schools are the way to begin your career in the trucking industry.  We have convenient locations in California and Colorado.  We offer a complete training process, from helping you obtain your DOT physical exam and CDL Class A learner's permit, to completing your CDL exams for the State in which you live.  Our instructors have millions of miles of experience and will take the time necessary to ensure you become the best driver you can be.  Our goal is for every student to become a successful and safe driver.  The majority of our students each year attend our 160 Hour Class A training program, to learn to drive tractor trailers, but we do offer Class B Truck and Bus training, as well as offering a variety of refresher courses.

Colorado Truck Driving Schools - Denver & Colorado Springs

                                       

                                              160 Hour Class A Interstate Heavy Duty Comercial Driver Program

 

 

 

 

 

 

WEEK 1

60 hrs

 

 

 

 

 

Monday

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Friday

7:00 – 5:30

 

  • Theory (Classroom and Laboratory)
  • Understanding Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR)
  • Logs
  • Hours of Service
  • Trip Planning & Map Reading
  • Defensive Driving
  • Heavy – Duty Truck Air Brake Systems
  • Foundation Brakes
  • Delivery Systems
  • Trailer Brake System
  • In – Cab Systems
  • Injury Prevention
  • Finals and Introduction to Equipment  (pre-trip inspections)

 

 

 

Saturday

7:00 – 5:30

 

  • Practical (Basic Vehicle Operations)
  • Introduction to Shifting/Double Clutching

 

 

 

 

WEEK 2

50 hrs

 

 

 

Monday

-

Friday

7:00 – 5:30

 

  • Practical (Vehicle Knowledge, Road Driving & Skills Maneuvers)
  • Pre-Trip inspection
  • Tower Road (include copy of Tower Road Objectives)
  • Down Town Denver (Colfax)
  • City driving
  • On and off Ramps
  • One and Two Lane Light to Heavy Traffic Situations
  • Highway
  • Mountains

 

 

 

 

 

 

WEEK 3

50 hrs

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monday

-

Friday

7:00 – 5:30

 

  • Practical (Skills & Backing Maneuvers)
  • Straight Line Backing
  • Parallel Parking
  • Off Set Backing
  • Sight Side Backing
  • Blind Side Backing

 

  • Practical (Skills Test)
  • Pre-Trip Inspection
  • Backing Maneuvers
  • Road Test

 

  • Graduation
  • Controlling RXR Crossing Environments
  • Employment Orientation
  • Graduation Ceremony
  • CDL Acquisition at DMV