Commercial Truck Driving

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

TRCK 7800 - Commercial Truck Driving: Theory Course

*Student Attendance is Mandatory for all courses!

MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING TO BE ELIGIBLE:

• Possess a valid commercial driver learner's permit.
• Attendance to the courses is mandatory.
• Student must be 18 years or older.
• Must know how to drive Stick-shift!
• One unexcused absence will result in removal from the program. A doctor's note is required for absences due to illness. No other absences are excused.
• In accordance with §391.11 General qualifications of drivers, Drivers must be able to read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public, to understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language, to respond to official inquiries, and to make entries on reports and records.
• This course can be repeated three times.​

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TRCK 7801 - Yard Skills

*A California Drivers License is required!

• Includes pre-trip inspections, air brake system testing, and parking operations.
• Must pass the DOT drug/alcohol test and medical screening. These tests are at a cost to the student. AHC does not pay for them.
• Submit the full/complete Medical Examiner's Report (all pages).
• Provide a DMV 10-year driver history (full report).
• When taking the DMV exams, students must provide proof of social security number. 
• Must meet DMV exam limitations. 
• Must meet DMV Medical Eligibility

AND

TRCK 7802 - Public Road Truck Driving

• Prepares students to take the road skills test required to obtain a California Commercial Driver's License Class A or B.

*(Optional) TRCK 7803 - Commercial Vehicle Simulator Lab

• Use computer-aided simulation technology to provide students with added training in a safe environment.

MUST ADHERE TO THE FOLLOWING:

• Successful completion of TRCK 7800 or equivalent.
• Due to the high demand, this course can be repeated two times.

*There are a minimum of 30 hours for Class A and 15 hours for Class B

*As of February 7, 2022, entry-level drivers must meet the FMCSA's requirements to obtain a CDL. This includes Theory plus minimum hours of Behind-the-Wheel and Yard Skills.

*All DMV fees and DOT screening costs are the responsibility of the entry-level driver (student).

View class schedule list here: Allan Hancock Class Schedule Search (hancockcollege.edu)

Due to the high demand for the program, trips for DMV testing are limited to two attempts.

Students who drop for ANY reason or miss one class will be placed at the end of the interest list!

• Are you interested in applying? Add your information to the Interest List.
• A generated interest list randomly selects students for enrollment.
• Once selected from the lottery, you will need to attend a Mandatory Orientation.
• Interested students are required to reapply every semester.
• Students are chosen from the interest list at random.

Due to the new California and federal Department of Transportation regulations that come into effect on Feb 7, 2022, all students must meet program requirements BEFORE starting classes. Therefore, the program orientation is mandatory. (Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, Subtitle B, Chapter III, Subchapter B, Part 380)

Disclaimer: This program is on a lottery system.