Commercial Vehicle Operations

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Technical Competency Area

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Mission and Program Description:

The purpose of this program is to prepare individuals for employment as professional tractor-trailer drivers. The program is a short-term training course designed to prepare students to enter the truck driving industry. The program content includes instruction in operating diesel powered tractor trailer rigs, identifying common vehicle components, defensive driving skills, actual driving on rural, urban and interstate highways, handling cargo, backing and maneuvering tractor trailers, documentation and verification of loads, logging and the performance of vehicle inspections.

The objectives of the Commercial Vehicle Operations program are to:

• Provide the opportunity to learn the skills, competencies, and proficiencies which will prepare students for employment
• Prepare students to compete successfully in the labor market
• Develop work habits, personality traits, and attitudes that are essential to success in the field.
• Provide special educational needs on an individual basis.
• Emphasize safety procedures and defensive driving techniques.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

• Use this link to search for job opportunities in the Louisiana Department of Labor 4th Regional Labor Market Area

• Use this link to search Louisiana Department of Labor's Occupational Projections for All Occupations in Region 4.

• Use this link to view the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook for this program.

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COST

An application or re-application fee and a testing fee per component are charged for each Application for Admission submitted.

Tuition is paid by the semester. (SEE - Tuition and Fees) Students are also required to purchase books and supplies separately. Contact your host campus for a complete projected cost of this program.

The college accepts cash, personal and company checks, MasterCard or Visa for all fees. A percentage of tuition and fees are refundable up to the tenth day of instruction. No refund will be made after the tenth day.

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