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COMMERCIAL TRUCK DRIVER TRAINING PROGRAM - COURSE DESCRIPTIONS DESCRIPTIONS CTD 101 General Knowledge: The General Knowledge training takes place mostly within the classroom. Topics covered include, but may not be limited to the following: Introduction to Trucking / Orientation Basic Operation Control Systems / Dashboard Pre- and Post -Trip Inspections Basic Control Shifting / Operating Transmissions Backing and Docking Coupling and Uncoupling Safe Operating Procedures Visual Search Communication Distracted Driving Speed Management Space Management Night Operation Extreme Driving Conditions • Advanced Operating Practices Hazard Perception Skid Control / Recovery, Jackknifing . Railroad — Highway Grade Crossings Vehicle Systems and Reporting Mal - and Other Emergencies functions Identification and Diagnosis of Mal- Roadside Inspections Maintenance functions Non -Driving Activities Handling and Documenting Cargo Environmental Compliance Issues Fatigue and Wellness Awareness Post -Crash Procedures External Communications Whistleblowerl Coercion Drug /Alcohol Medical Requirements Anti -Human Trafficking CTD 102 Hours of Service and Trip Planning: This section covers FMCSA guidelines surrounding hours of service as well as effec- five trip planning. Student should be able to understand the consequences for failure to comply with FMCSR hours of service, correctly interpret hours of service categories per GSA, and apply recap totals to the hours of service FMCSR regulation. CTD 103 Pre -Trip Inspections: This course involves both practical experience and observation. Students are putting into practice the processes they have learned in the classroom. Upon completion, students should be able to identify, inspect, and evaluate key sys- tems such as: Instruments and Controls, Engine, Drive Train / Axel Assemblies, Chassis and Suspension, Steering, Braking System, Tire and Wheel Assemblies, Exterior Clearance Lighting, Exterior Brake and Signal Lighting, Emergency Equipment, and Cargo Secur- ing Devices and preform pre -trip and post -trip inspections as specified in FMCSR 392.7 and 396.11. Students should also be able to identify sections in both State and Federal regulations specific to inspections and identify Out -Of -Service Requirements for both the unit and the individual. FMCSR 396.9(c)(2) and 395.13. CTD 104 Backing & Skills: This course involves both practical experience and observation in backing maneuvers including docking and parking beginning on the pad and progressing to the road with other drivers. Training includes height identification for clearance, proper spacing, proper speed for close quarters, & proper lane posifioning. Students perform backing maneuvers including, coupling and uncoupling, straight-line backing, alley dock backing (45190), off -set backing and parallel park right and left; use "GET OUT AND LOOK" (GOAL) technique while performing maneuvers; execute safe backing procedures & proper use of mirrors when backing; stop the back of the trailer within minimum required distance of the dock or markers; perform tasks without damaging, knocking over, or oth- erwise encroaching on cones or markers. CTD 105 Road Driving: This course involves both practical behind the wheel experience and observation. Road Driving is the culmi- nation of everything the Students learned while in the classroom applied to real life situations. Students will begin with practice on the pad and will progress to the road with other drivers. Upon completion, students should be able to proficiently perform a variety of ma- neuvers and tasks required for safe commercial vehicle driving including but not limited to the following: Use of vehicle controls includ- ing left turns, right turns, lane changes, curves at highway speed, entrylexit on interstate or controlled access highways, proper stop- ping/quick stopping, use of mirrors and signals, shifting/transmission use, communications and signaling, visual search, speed/space management, safe driver behavior, and hours of service requirements. The student should also be able to demonstrate their knowledgelability through discussions involving hazard perception, railroad crossings, night operations, extreme driving conditions and skid control/recovery, jackknifing and other emergencies. NOTE. All courses that involve pad andlorroad driving require a combination of observation as well as behind the wheel time. www.madmaster.com 25