CDL/Truck Driving

CP = Certificate of Proficiency | 17 hours

The PCCUA Commercial Driving License (CDL) Certiricate of Proficiency program, located on the Stuttgart and Helena campuses, prepares and trains new drivers with the skills and knowledge needed to pass the state skills test and obtain a Class “A” CDL license. The program incorporates driving, non-driving, and basic skills needed to drive a truck. The CDL course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of safe and effective truck driving practices related to FMCSA regulations and truck driver protection laws.

Campuses Offered At

H = Helena-West Helena Campus

S = Stuttgart Campus

In Person

Program Check Sheet (PDF)

Program Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

The CDL program is designed to prepare students to pass the CDL exam and acquire a Class A license, and enter the truck driving career. Program Learning Outcomes include the following:

P1: Students will identify, understand, and apply CDL rules, regulations, and laws related to truck driving.

P2: Students will identify and maintain equipment as part of truck maintenance and pre-trip preparedness.

P3: Students will demonstrate truck driving operations while driving a manual, standard truck.

P4: Students will apply safety protocols for various driving situations.

P5: Students will document using reports, logs, and electronic tools.

P6: Students will communicate in an effective, courteous, and precise manner.

P7: Students will successfully complete Truckers Against Trafficking Training