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 Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
Upon successful completion of this program the student will be able to master the skills necessary to obtain a Class 'A' CDL. The student will also be able to understand and discuss the importance of safety as it relates to the operation of a semi-tractor and trailer in and around docks, shippers and consignees, in both city and/or over the road driving.
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:
1. Students will identify, understand, and apply CDL rules, regulations, and laws related to truck driving.
2. Students will identify and maintain equipment as part of truck maintenance and pre-trip preparedness.
3. Students will demonstrate truck driving operations while driving a manual, standard truck.
4. Students will apply safety protocols for various driving situations.
5. Students will document using reports, logs, and electronic tools.
6. Students will communicate in an effective, courteous, and precise manner.
7. Students will successfully complete Truckers Against Trafficking Training
Program Outcome Data
| Year | CDL Students Taking the Exam | CDL Students Passed the Exam | CDL Pass Rate | Hazmat | Doubles and Triples | Tankers |
| 2022-23 | 69 | 68 | 99% | 36 | 14 | 33 |
| 2023-24 | 44 | 44 | 100% | 24 | 4 | 13 |
| 2024-25 | 37 | 37 | 100% | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Possible Careers
- Commercial Truck Driver/Over the Road
- Long Haul Cargo Truck Driver
- Short Haul Cargo Truck Driver
- Transportation Supervisor
Campus Contacts
Charlotte Purdy | Network Technology Instructor
Stuttgart
Joe St. Columbia | Dean, Applied Technology Workforce Development and Training
Helena-West Helena
Kenneth Elliott | Workforce Training Program Coordinator
Helena-West Helena
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