COMMERCIAL
VEHICLE DRIVING - CLASS B LICENSE
Florida Program Number: I490251
Total Hours: 150 Hours
MISSION:
The mission of this program is to prepare students for employment
as Bus & Straight Truck Drivers.
DESCRIPTION:
This program prepares students for employment as Bus and Straight
Truck Drivers. Training includes operation of trucks, buses;
handling cargo, reporting delays or accidents on the road and
record keeping, communication and leadership skills, mathematical
skills, human relations and employability skills, and safe and
efficient work practices.
UNIQUE REQUIREMENTS:
- A student must be 18 years of age or older
- Pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical exam and
drug/alcohol testing before class begins
- Have a valid Florida Driver license and Florida Class B CDL
Temporary Permit have no more than six (6) points in violations
on his/her driver license in the past three (3) years
- Have no DUI (Driving Under the Influence) violations within
the past five (5) years
- Provide proof of personal vehicle insurance coverage
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/OTHER:
The program qualifies students for a Class B Commercial Driver
License with a Passenger Endorsement.
JOB TRAINING INCLUDES: Occupational Completion
Points (OCP)
OCPs provide a student with early completion training options
linked to employment opportunities established by the Florida
Department of Education based on the Standard Occupational Classification
(SOC) system and accepted industry titles.
Local employers have verified that the range of wages that can
be reasonably expected by students who enter this field upon completion
of the program is:
From $28,000 annually to $32,000 annually
(Based on year-round, full-time employment)
COMMERCIAL VEHICLE DRIVING: CLASS B LICENSE
- Describe vehicle safety and accident prevention procedures
- Understand and comply with vehicle operating regulations
- Demonstrate
proper cargo handling and documentation procedures
- Demonstrate
pre-trip preparation procedures
- Demonstrate vehicle inspection
procedures
- Perform vehicle maintenance ands servicing procedures
- Demonstrate basic vehicle control procedures
- Demonstrate
backing, coupling and uncoupling skills
- Demonstrate basic
vehicle maneuvers
- Demonstrate road driving skills
- Demonstrate
hazardous driving skills
- Demonstrate appropriate communication
skills
- Demonstrate appropriate math skills
- Demonstrate appropriate
understanding of basic science
- Demonstrate employability skills
- Demonstrate an understanding of entrepreneurship
- Obtain a
Florida Class B Commercial Vehicle Drivers License by passing
written and performance tests
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