Truck Driving

Shawnee Community College’s Truck Driving Program incorporates career and personal development skills that will meet employer needs for the long haul and over the road trucking industries as well as student expectations for employment. The curriculum provides students with a strong understanding of the transportation industry. The student will be provided with the necessary skills and knowledge to successfully obtain licensure through the State of Illinois, meeting Department of Transportation and commercial driver's licensure requirements.

 

·        High school diploma or GED

·        Valid Driver’s License

·        Pass physical and drug screen to comply with federal regulations

 

David Simmons

Coordinator/Instructor

1-800-481-2242  extension 3286

1-618-634-3286

618-634-3301 fax

email:  davids@shawneecc.edu

 

Courses                                                          Credit Hours

TDR 165 - Orientation to Truck Driving                    3

TDR 166 - Truck Driving                                          6

TDR 199 - Paid Truck Driving Externship                 3

TDR 168 - Load Securement                                    1

HLT 125 - First Aid                                                  1

CPR 120 - CPR                                                        1

MAT 161 - Math for Truck Drivers                           1

            Total Hours                                                   16

 

 

TDR  165 Orientation to Truck Driving

This course provides a background of the trucking industry. Students prepare for the state CDL written test to acquire a driving permit and basic control systems are introduced.

 

TDR  166 Truck Driving

This course is designed to familiarize the student with semi-truck tractor trailer driving and operation. The course includes instruction in starting, moving, road testing, diagnosing, and over-the-road operation of truck tractor and trailer.

 

TDR  199  Truck Driving Externship

A course designed to give the student practical over-the-road driving experience under the supervision of an experienced truck-tractor driver.

 

MAT  161 Applied Vocational Math

Study of math concepts as applied to practical problems in the technical and occupational fields.