Truck Driving I and II Course Description: An introduction into the regulations governing the trucking industry and the qualifications for entry into the field. The purpose of this course is to certify and permit the students. During this course the students will be trained for their Class A licensing, as well as familiarizing themselves with the Department of Transportation rules and regulations. Students must be 21 years of age and have high school equivalency (HSE) or high school diploma. The student must pass the Department of Transportation examination, including but not limited to urinalysis drug screening and Breath Alcohol test. This course is a hands-on class. Additional fees for drug screening, MV report, physical, and CDL total $160.00. Total program cost is $4,500. General truck driving with hands-on skill development and instruction coordinated with the Department of Transportation. Prerequisite: Students must contact the truck driving Admission Representative by calling 512-223-7115 to complete the application process BEFORE they are allowed to register. After completing the application process ($160.00), students must register for both CVOP 1013 and 1040 at the same time.

A continuation of Professional Truck Driver I. General truck driving with hands-on skill development and instruction coordinated with the Department of Transportation. The student will demonstrate the safe operation and compliance with the law in various maneuvers of a commercial vehicle in different traffic situations, operate a tractor-trailer combination, and maneuver the vehicle safely frontward and backward around various obstacles. Prerequisite: Must meet Department of Transportation requirements.