PROFESSIONAL DRIVERS ACADEMY
TRACTOR TRAILER DRIVER TRAINING
COURSE OUTLINE - 240 HOURS

Sect. I Basic Operation: Intro to Trucking/Structure of the Industry Hours

Unit 1.1 Orientation/Drug Alcohol Policy Review 4

Unit 1.2 Control Systems 3

Unit 1.3 Vehicle Inspections 8

Unit 1.4 Basic Control 12

Unit 1.5 Transmissions and Shifting 4

Unit 1.6 Backing and Docking Maneuvers 12

Unit 1.7 Coupling and Uncoupling 3

Unit 1.8 Basic Control/Proficiency Development 18

Unit 1.9 Special Rigs/Tankers,etc. 7

Sect. II Safe Operating Practices: 5

Unit 2.1 Visual Search

Unit 2.2 Communication 3

Unit 2.3 Speed Management 4

Unit 2.4 Space Management 6

Unit 2.5 Night Driving Operation 4

Unit 2.6 Extreme Driving Conditions 8

Unit 2.7 Proficiency Development/Safe Operating Procedures 14

Sect. III Advanced Operating Practices: 4

Unit 3.1 Hazard Perception

Unit 3.2 Emergency Maneuvers 3

Unit 3.3 Skid Control & Recovery 3

Sect. IV Vehicle Maintenance: 8

Unit 4.1 Vehicle and Engine Systems

Unit 4.2 Air Brake Systems 6

Unit 4.3 Preventive Maintenance/Diagnosing & Reporting 6

Sect. V. Nonvehicle Activities: 12

Unit 5.1 Cargo Handling and Documentation

Unit 5.2 Hours of Service Requirements/Logs 7

Unit 5.3 Accident Reporting Procedures 4

Unit 5.4 Personal Health/Safety/First Aid/CPR 8

Unit 5.5 Trip Planning/Map Reading 5

Unit 5.6 Public and Employer Relations 4

Unit 5.7 Hazardous Materials/Environmental Issues 6

Unit 5.8 Defensive Driving Course 6

Unit 5.9 Industry Update 3

Sub Total (5 weeks @ 40 hrs/wk) 200

Sect VI. ON ROAD DRIVING INSTRUCTION (road training 40 hrs) 40

TOTAL 240

R Time 40 hrs.

*denotes some `lab' time included

****additional L/R time (1 hr.)

Note: Holidays observed by PDA & "snowdays" can extend activity chart into Week #6 accordingly.

CL 110 hrs. L/R 90 hrs.* R 40 hrs.

240 hrs.