TRUCK 102 Introduction to the Trucking Industry

This course is an introduction to the trucking industry including occupation terminology and signage; trucking company structure and its operation; and driver responsibilities on the road at pickup/delivery points. The completion of inspection reports, daily/monthly logs, freight bills, waybills, manifests, and state accident reports is also included. Students will learn to use Commercial Carrier Road Atlas, plan destination and return trips

Credits

4

Distribution

Career Training

Offered

1

Outcomes

1. Use the industry's vocabulary
2. Analyze the industry's structure
3. Discuss the commercial motor vehicle (CMV) Industry Standards
4. Identify CMV/FMCSR rules and regulations
5. Classify truck terminology Class A,B,C at 80% proficiency
6. Explain professional commercial driving requirements/qualifications
7. Identify Interstate and Intrastate regulations

Field Based Experience

0