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CTM 101 - Transportation Careers: Commercial Driving


5 credits

Prerequisites
Place in READ 080  or must have a CASAS score of 220 or higher. Have a valid Washington State driver’s license. Must have/provide: 1) clean/clear DMV 5-year abstract; 2) DOT physical; meet requirements of FMCSR, sections 391.41 and 391.49; 3) obtain valid Commercial Learners Permit (CLP) from Washington State DMV. Concurrent enrollment in CTM 150  and CTM 185  is required. All CTM core courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.

Students are introduced to transportation careers with an emphasis on commercial truck driving, including: classroom instruction in FMCSR rules and regulations; mechanical overview of tractors and trailers; safety; defensive driving; FMCSR log book rules; trip planning; pre-trip inspection procedures; and mastery of the pre-trip requirements for the CDL Class A exam. Additionally, preventive maintenance techniques; completion of inspection reports; daily/monthly logs; loading and unloading of cargo; freight bills, waybills, manifests; and selecting appropriate hazardous cargo placards will be explored. Truckers Against Trafficking will also be discussed.

Theory Hours
5 theory hours.

Vocational Program Course
Vocational program course.

AA General Elective
May be used as a general elective in the AA degree.

Course Outcomes
  • Demonstrate knowledge of proper CDL Pre-trip Inspection procedure
  • Demonstrate CDL written test knowledge for combination vehicles, air brakes, doubles/triples, tankers
  • Demonstrate knowledge of logbook procedures
  • Demonstrate map reading knowledge
  • Demonstrate work ethic needed to operate in trucking industry
  • Demonstrate proper procedures for pre-trip and post-trip inspections
  • Demonstrate proper procedure for completing a DVIR
  • Demonstrate work ethics and leadership skills appropriate to the industry




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