Description
“Truck drivers are a constant presence on the Nation’s highways and interstates, delivering everything from automobiles to canned foods. Firms of all kinds rely on trucks for pickup and delivery of goods because no other form of transportation can deliver goods door to door. Even if goods travel in part by ship, train, or airplane, trucks carry nearly all goods at some point in their journey from producer to consumer.”

“Heavy truck and tractor-trailer drivers drive trucks or vans with a capacity of at least 26,000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). They transport goods including cars, livestock, and other materials in liquid, loose, or packaged form. Many routes are from city to city and cover long distances. Some companies use two drivers on very long runs—one drives while the other sleeps in a berth behind the cab. Some heavy truck and tractor-trailer drivers who have regular runs transport freight to the same city on a regular basis. Other drivers perform unscheduled runs because shippers request varying service to different cities every day. After these truck drivers reach their destination or complete their operating shift, the U.S. Department of Transportation requires that they complete reports detailing the trip, the condition of the truck, and the circumstances of any accidents. Drivers are subject to random alcohol and drug tests while they are on duty.”

“Light or delivery services truck drivers drive trucks or vans with a capacity under 26,000 pounds GVW. They deliver or pick up merchandise and packages within a specific area. Light or delivery services truck drivers usually load or unload the merchandise at the customer’s place of business.” (Adapted from the 2005 Occupational Outlook Handbook.)

Certification:
Salt Lake • Tooele Applied Technology College (SLTATC) Certificate of Proficiency: CDL - Commercial Driver’s License. Completion of the program will also prepare students to sit for the Utah CDL Class A Licensing Tests including the written test, the pre-trip inspection test, the skills test, and the driving test.

Skills you will learn:

Structure
Fixed class schedule, traditional classroom and hands-on instruction.

Length
This program runs three weeks and provides 120 hours of classroom and on-road driving instruction. Sponsored students may be required to complete programs and courses within a certain time period.

Location
This program is offered at the following location:

• West Valley Training Center

Program Admission Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must show by means of a valid Utah driver’s license that the student has resided in Utah one year.
• Must provide a Medical Card indicating the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) physical exam was passed.
• Must provide evidence that the CRL 5-panel drug screen was passed.

Specific Program Requirements
Student Services will assess the math and English language skills of new adult students using the Test of Adult Basic English (TABE) Locator and Survey or by evaluating their skills through high school or college transcripts. High school students are not tested; instead, their school counselor will determine if they have met the appropriate skill levels for the training program they are entering. The assessment and an introductory meeting with an SLTATC Student Advisor will determine specific training needs and an appropriate program schedule for new students.

• Must complete a minimum of 120 hours of instruction.
• Prior to the second week of training, must obtain personal Motor Vehicle Record indicating there are no unresolved motor vehicle violations in any state.
• Pass the Department of Motor Vehicles CDL permit test prior to the second week of training.
• Interstate driving requires licensed drivers to be 21 years old. Drivers between the ages of 18-20 may ONLY drive Class A vehicles within the state of Utah.

Occupation and Licensure Requirements
Professional truck drivers must be licensed to work in this field in the state of Utah. In order to become licensed, students must:

• Provide evidence of completing the admission and program requirements listed above.
• Pass the Commercial Drivers License, Class A test.

Program Disclosure Documents
The College has a detailed disclosure document which discusses important information about being a student in the CDL program. Access the program disclosure documents.

Tuition and Fees: Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Fees as of July 1, 2008. Subject to change without notice.

*Costs are based upon the enrollment of 30 hours per week, 20 hours per week and 10 hours per week and 100% progress, for in-state, adult students. Actual training time and cost of tuition will be based upon the exact number of hours a student is enrolled each week and progress in their courses. Tuition and fee information is published on the College web site. College fees include registration fee and monthly supply fee.

**See bookstore for texts required by course and current pricing. Optional texts are not included in this cost.

This publication is not a contractual agreement. While all costs are good faith estimates based upon current prices, the costs of textbooks, materials, equipment and clothing are variable and outside of the control of the College.

Tuition rates are established and approved by the Utah State Board of Regents and the Utah College of Applied Technology Board of Trustees. In accordance with State law, the public will be notified in advance and will be able to comment regarding any proposed changes in tuition.