Commercial Driver Training

Overview

Take advantage of the national shortage of commercial drivers and obtain a Commercial Driver License. The Commercial Driver Training certificate prepares students for commercial driving careers at the local and national levels. Instructional methods include college courses, vehicle-driving simulation, vehicle operation, industry presentations, and career exploration. This one-semester certificate can have you riding the open road within four months.

Training includes the following topics: trip planning, maintaining daily logs, DOT regulations, accident reports, pre-trip evaluation, air brake fundamentals, vehicle maneuvers, and safe operation of loaded and unloaded vehicles in a variety of traffic and weather conditions.

Program Requirements

Applicants for this certificate must be at least 18 years old, possess a valid driver’s license, have a clean driving record, and possess a high school diploma or GED (HiSET). Participants must also pass the DOT physical examination, they must pass a standard pre-employment drug test, and they must submit copies of their driving record.

While participants in the certificate are eligible for financial aid, unemployed people can frequently access money to pay for this certificate from a variety of private and public sources. Interested individuals should contact their local NH Employment Security Office.

THE FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY ASSOCIATION (FMCSA) HAS ANNOUNCED – STARTING FEBRUARY 7TH, 2022, ANY CDL ENTRY-LEVEL DRIVER OR CDL HOLDER LOOKING TO UPGRADE THEIR CURRENT LICENSE MUST GET THEIR TRAINING FROM AN APPROVED REGISTERED TRAINING PROVIDER (RTP).

WMCC IS A REGISTERED TRAINING PROVIDER (RTP)

First Semester

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be prepared to:

• Safely maintain vehicle air brakes and conduct routine pre-trip vehicle safety inspections.
• Demonstrate skill in:
    a. Trailer coupling and uncoupling;
    b. Shifting, turning, and double-clutching;
    c. Backing up, parking, and alley docking;
    d. Hazard perception; and
    e. Open-road vehicle maneuvers.
• Master the complete range of driver competencies, including:
    a. Trip planning;
    b. Maintaining daily logs;
    c. Handling cargo;
    d. Cargo documentation;
    e. Employer relations; and
    f. Public relations.
• Become a safe, professional, comfortable, confident, law-abiding driver.
• Obtain a NH state commercial driver’s license.