Commercial driver's licence (CDL) training
Commercial Transportation Services offers CDL Training Programs for both Class “A” and Class “B” license. Your CDL drivers will become well-informed operators and provide a safer working environment for years to come.
PHASE ONE
CDL WRITTEN workshop seminar - Class “A” or Class “B” license
The lecture will assist your drivers in preparing for the commercial driver’s license written exam. Specific questions pertaining to the written exam will be addressed.
Topic covered: General knowledge, air brakes, tanker endorsement, and combination vehicles (Class A).
Prerequisite: A valid Social Security card and a DL-51 Medical Examination Report.
Location: Lectures can be presented at your location or our CTS Training Center
Total training time: Approximately 7 to 8 hours
PHASE TWO
CDL ROAD TEST preparation workshop - The presentation will review specific requirements pertaining to the CDL road test examination.
Topic covered: Daily vehicle inspection, air brake systems check, skills test, and behind-the-wheel road test.
Total training time: Approximately 6 hours
CDL pad review - The presentation is a “hands-on” demonstration and review of the equipment and skills test procedures. An introduction to the your specific company equipment.¨
Topic covered: Daily vehicle inspection, air brake systems check, and skills test.
Total training time: Approximately 2 to 4 hours
PHASE THREE
B/W driver training - Behind-the-Wheel training will review the commercial driving operational requirements. This allows students the chance to fine-tune their basic driving skills in your vehicles in your yard. Training can be one-on-one or in group sessions.
Total training time: Approximately 6 to 8 hours
Class “A” drivers may need additional training time to enhance skills on trailer control.
PHASE FOUR
Behind-the-wheel (B/W) driver evaluation
Scored test - The Behind-the-Wheel evaluation serves as a simulated Department of Motor Vehicles test. This evaluation will document and identify good and bad driving habits and each driver will be scored based on their individual driving skills and proficiency, also in your vehicles in your yard.
Maximum: 4 evaluations per day.
Evaluation time: Approximately 2 hours per test
PHASE FIVE
DMV Day - The instructor will escort the students to the local DMV for their road test. The instructor will also review last minute information with students and will monitor proper DMV procedures.