CDL – B Truck Driver Training is a 60 hour course covered in one week. Trainees come to the course after obtaining their commercial driver’s learners permit (CLP) and DOT physical. WCA’s Regional Training Center has a 1.1 mile off-road track and skills pad on site. Students learn the required aspects of truck driving with an emphasis on off-road driving and construction site driving to prepare students for working in the construction and energy industries.
Subjects covered include:
- Control & Vehicle Systems
- Hours of Service and Trip Planning
- Visual Search and Communication
- Speed and Space Management
- Night and Extreme Driving Conditions
- Hazard Perception and Railroad Crossing
- Emergency Maneuvers and Skid Control & Recovery
- Diagnosing & Reporting Malfunctions
- Basic Control
- Handling Cargo and Cargo Documentation
- Personal Health & Safety, Public and Employer Relations
- Vehicle Inspection
- Shifting and Backing
- Special Rigs
- Preventative Maintenance
- Hazardous Materials
- Accident Procedures
Students are tested by our third party testers.
Student requirements:
- Wyoming CDL-B Permit
- Strong Work Ethic
- DOT Physical
- Steel Toe Boots and appropriate work attire
Students will receive a certificate of course completion.