Aug 06, 2026  
2025-2026 College Catalog and Student Handbook 
  
2025-2026 College Catalog and Student Handbook

TRA 0080C - Tractor Trailer Truck Driver



Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Prepares students for entry into the trucking industry. Students explore opportunities and requirements of a professional tractor-trailer truck driver. Topics include vehicle safety, accident prevention, operating regulations, cargo handling, documentation procedures, pre-trip preparation, vehicle inspection, maintenance, service, control procedures, backing, coupling, uncoupling, maneuvering, road and hazardous driving skills, and licensing requirements.
Semester Hours: 320 clock hours
Semester Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Fees: Lab Fee
Course Designations: Post-Secondary Adult Vocational