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Classroom (96 hours)    CLASS SCHEDULE 2008
bullet Orientation                                                      Weekdays
bullet CDL Permit Study                                                              
bullet Hazardous Materials                             January 7                   January 28
bullet Job Procurement                                  February 18                March 10
bullet DOT Regulations                                  April 7                        April 28
bullet Map Reading/Trip Planning                     May 19                       June 9
bullet Hours Of Service (Log Books)                 June 30                      July 21
bullet Shifting (Transmission Usage)                August 11                  September 22
bullet Backing                                             September 22             October 13
bullet Defensive Driving                                November 24               November 3
bullet Hazard Perception                              
bullet Night Operation
bullet Extreme Driving Conditions                         Nights                            Weekends       
bullet Accident Reports                                                                
bullet Railroad Crossing Safety                       January 7                    March 17
bullet Double Trailers                                 April 14                       July 28
                                                       August 4

                                                               

                                                                                                           Road & Yard (144 hours)                    

bullet Pre-Trip Inspection                                      
bullet Couple/Uncouple                                                
bullet Straight Backing                                           
bullet 45 Degree Dock Backing
bullet 90 Degree Dock Backing                         
bullet Blindside Backing                                                                                
bullet Skid Pad Training
bullet Shifting
bullet Double Clutching
bullet Turns
bullet Interstate Driving
bullet Rural Road Driving
bullet City Driving
bullet On/Off Ramps
bullet Changing Lanes
bullet Space/Speed Management
bullet Uphill/Downhill Driving
bullet Hazard Recognition

After successfully completing 240 hours of training and meeting all of the program requirements .
The Secretary Of State's Office (for Illinois residents only) will administer the Skills and Road Test and upon successfully passing the test you'll receive a Class A CDL License.

 Other Courses Available 

bullet National Safety Council Professional Truck Driver Defensive Driving Course
bullet Hazardous Material Transportation Course
bullet On Line CDL Written Exam Preparation Study Course
bullet Hours of Service
bullet Refresher Training Course
bullet Entry Level Driver Training as required by DOT

      * Courses can be conducted on-campus or on-site

For more information or to register:
Call (217)443-8565 or Email: gbelt@dacc.edu