Vocational Skills

The Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986 (CMVSA) has placed more stringent requirements on licensing of all commercial truck drivers. This four-credit hour course is designed to deliver all of the needed information to take and pass the commercial Driver's License General Knowledge Written Exams in the states of Illinois and Iowa. Along with the Commercial Driver's License required, units on log books and first aid training will be covered. Prerequisite: Students must provide the institution with a copy of their driving record for the past five (5) years. Students must provide the institution with a physical form verifying completion of a Department of Transportation physical. 4 Semester hour(s) Lecture/Lab Hours: 4 lec/week

Professional Commercial Motor Vehicle Operators not only need the necessary information to be successful, but they must be able to operate the tractor-trailer combination in a proficient and safe manner. Students will gain the knowledge necessary to become a commercial vehicle operator and develop the skills and techniques essential to the safe and professional operation of a commercial vehicle. Prerequisite: GSV 100. 8 Semester hour(s) Lecture/Lab Hours: 16 lab/week