TRK 101- DOT Safety Rules and Regulations
Includes an intensive study of the Department of Transportation and state and local laws and regulations governing the motor carrier industry as applied to the professional operation of commercial vehicles.
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 2 | Lecture Hours: 2 | Contact Hours: 2
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TRK 102- Preventive Maintenance for Truck Drivers
Focuses on the fundamentals of preventive maintenance and inspection procedures for gasoline and diesel powered tractor-trailers. Includes drivelines, brake systems, electrical system and accessories encountered by the professional truck driver.
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 1 | Lecture Hours: 1 | Contact Hours: 1
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TRK 103- Tractor Trailer Driving
Prepares the prospective driver to operate a motor vehicle in a safe and responsible manner. Provides practical training in over-the-road and city driving, including backing skills, and pre-trip inspection. Emphasizes defensive driving.
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 9 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Lab Hours: 12 | Contact Hours: 15
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TRK 110- Survey of the Trucking Industry
Provides an overview of the trucking industry and the characteristics of the professional truck driver. Emphasizes the uses of technology in the trucking industry, including simulators, mobile information management and communication, and electronic mapping techniques. Provides an introduction to the transportation of hazardous materials and environmental issues.
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Contact Hours: 3
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TRK 197- Cooperative Education in Truck Driving
Supervised on-the-job training for pay in approved business, industrial and service firms coordinated by the college's Cooperative Education Office. Is applicable to all occupational-technical curricula at the discretion of the college. Credit/work ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: CDL A
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 2 | Contact Hours: 2
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