Mar 28, 2024  
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TBI 225 - Commercial Truck Driver Training


288 contact hours

Prerequisite: None
This program is a 288-hour competency-based program designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in the industry as a tractor-trailer driver or straight truck driver.  Using the current truck fleet that includes box, flatbed, and lowboy trailers, students’ will receive classroom, range, and highway training in order to obtain a Class “A” (tractor-trailer) Commercial Driver’s License with air brake, tank, hazardous materials, and doubles/triples endorsements when applicable.  Upon successfully passing the Commercial Driver’s License written examination, pre-trip inspection, a skills test, and road test requirements the student will be able to obtain his/her operator’s license from the Alabama Department of Public Safety and receive a certificate of completion from Shelton State Community College.  Students will receive instruction in the following areas:

  • Basic Vehicle Operation

  • Safe Operating Practices

  • Non-vehicle Activities

  • Vehicle Maintenance

  • Proficiency Development



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