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TDT 107 Basic Control
1 cr. hrs. 1.5 periods (.5 lec., 1 lab)
Building of skills required to maneuver a tractor-trailer. Includes engine start, instrument scan, proper gear start, steering
position, mirror checks, rpm/range control, up shift progressive, down shift, double clutch, smooth braking, set parking
brake, right hand turn, and left hand turn.
Information: Admission to the Truck Driver Training Program is required before enrolling in this course.
Offered: Contact department at 206-2744.
TDT 108 Proficiency Development
1 cr. hrs. 1.5 periods (.5 lec., 1 lab)
Introduction to safe driving techniques. Includes skip and shift recovery, visual and traffic checks, speed management,
lane control and change, merge and exit freeway, space management, and use of signals and horn.
Information: Admission to the Truck Driver Training Program is required before enrolling in this course.
Offered: Contact department at 206-2744.
TDT 109 Extreme Driving Conditions
1 cr. hrs. 1.5 periods (.5 lec., 1 lab)
Advanced techniques of control and safe driving. Includes uphill start and roll back, up and down hill upshift, up and down
hill downshift, adverse condition, curve and passing control and hazard.
Information: Admission the Truck Driver Training Program is required before enrolling in this course.
Offered: Contact department at 206-2744.
TDT 110 Introduction to Externship
1 cr. hrs. 1 periods (1 lec.)
Overview and introduction to the operation of the company that will administer the externship of the trainee truck driver.
Includes history of the company, company policies, and procedures for dispatch, payroll, insurance, requirements for
logging, trip reporting, and paperwork.
Information: Admission to the Truck Driver Training Program is required before enrolling in this course.
Offered: Contact department at 206-2744.
TDT 112 Preparation for the Commercial Driver License Exam
5 cr. hrs. 5 periods (5 lec.)
Information to prepare trainees to pass the Commercial Driver License exam and a Class A permit. Includes air brakes,
pre-trip inspection, combination vehicle, and hazardous materials. Also includes information to manage speed effectively
and respond to various road and weather conditions.
Information: Admission to the Truck Driver Training Program is required before enrolling in this course.
Offered: Contact department at 206-2744.
TDT 113 Operation of a Tractor-Trailer
2 cr. hrs. 2 periods (2 lec.)
Techniques for the safe and efficient operation of a tractor -trailer. Includes coupling and uncoupling, backing, hazard
perception, cargo handling, rules and regulations, hours of service, and trip planning and hours of service.
Information: Admission to the Truck Driver Training Program is required before enrolling in this course.
Offered: Contact department at 206-2744.
TRUCK DRIVER TRAINING
TDT 114 Inspect, Operate, and Safe Driving a Tractor-Trailer
5 cr. hrs. 6 periods (4 lec., 2 lab)
Basic skills to inspect and operate a tractor-trailer safely. Includes pre-trip inspection, backing, basic control, visual search,
progressive shifting, and communication. Includes safe driving techniques while developing driving proficiency. Also
includes space management, extreme driving, speed management, and hazard perception.
Information: Admission to the Truck Driver Training Program is required before enrolling in this course.
Offered: Contact department at 206-2744.
TDT 116 Straight Truck and Bus Driver
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Information to prepare the trainees to pass the Commercial Driver License (CDL) exam and obtain a class “B” permit.
Includes CDL preparation, driving conditions, pre-trip inspection, air brakes, hazardous materials, and city map reading,
hours of service, backing, cargo handling, and transporting passengers.
Information: Admission to the Truck Driver Training Program is required before enrolling in this course.
Offered: Contact department at 206-2744.
TDT 117 Straight Truck and Bus Driver: Road and Range
1 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lab)
Techniques for the inspection and safe operation of a straight truck or bus. Includes pre-trip inspection, backing, basic
control of left and right turns, progressive shifting, proficiency development, space and speed management, visual search
and communication, extreme driving, and hazard perception.
Information: Admission to the Truck Driver Training Program is required before enrolling in this course.
Offered: Contact department at 206-2744.
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