Rock Valley College
Rockford, Illinois

Truck Driver Training Course Outline

Training Room

  • Orientation
  • CDL Permit Study
  • Endorsement Study
  • Log Book, Hours of Service
  • Map Reading, Trip Planning
  • DOT Regulations
  • Hazard Perception
  • Night Driving
  • Extreme Driving Conditions
  • Railroad Crossing Safety
  • Accident Reports
  • Job Procurement

Yard & Road

  • Pre-Trip Inspection
  • Couple/Uncouple
  • Straight Backing
  • 45 Degree Backing
  • Shifting
  • Double Clutching
  • Turns
  • Uphill/Downhill
  • Ramps
  • Lane Changes
  • Tractor-only Backing