Tractor trailer driver training is available in Vincennes (812-888-5150) and Indianapolis (317-381-6029). Additional training locations available upon request.
The Tractor trailer driver training course is a 6 week, 240 hour certificate program which includes:
Commercial Motor Vehicle Operations
- CDL Rules and Regulation
- Driver Qualifications
- Hours of Service
- Map Reading
- Hazmat Endorsement Preparation
- NSC’s DDC-PTD Course
Preventive Maintenance
- Air Brakes Systems
- Pre-trip Inspection Criteria
- Engine Operation
- Transmissions and Differentials
- Suspensions Systems
- Trouble Shooting
Basic Control Skills
- Coupling/Uncoupling
- Straight Line Backing
- Parallel Parking
- Alley Docking
- Backward Serpentine
Road Driving
- Daylight and Night Driving
- Loaded Trailers
- A Variety of Terrain
- City Driving
Entry Requirements
To be accepted for enrollment, you must:
- Be 18 years of age
- Pass a DOT physical exam
- Pass drug screen
- Have a valid Indiana driver’s license
- Be able to obtain a CDL permit (permit not required prior to enrollment)
- Be conversant in English
- Have a high school diploma or GED
- Desire to Succeed
Students will be graded on all class work and training exercises. An 80% average must be achieved on all work to be eligible for course completion. Students are expected to attend all class meetings. Missed class work must be completed for a certificate of course completion to be awarded.
Financial Aid
Students who are unemployed through down-sizing or factory lay-offs may be eligible for funding through the Workforce Investment Act (WIA). Information concerning this funding is available through the county WorkOne offices. High school seniors are offered this training through several high school vocational career programs. Partial funding may also be available through certain interest groups.
For more information, please contact Mayanne Turner at 812-381-6029 or mturner@vinu.edu for the Indianapolis location or Donna Parker at 812-888-5150 or dparker@vinu.edu in Vincennes.
