About
The Truck Driver Training program prepares individuals to drive tractor trailer rigs. This course teaches proper driving procedures, safe driver responsibility, commercial motor vehicle laws and regulations, and the basic principles and practices for operating commercial vehicles. The course work includes motor vehicle laws and regulations, map reading, vehicle maintenance, safety procedures, daily logs, defensive driving, freight handling, security, and fire protection. Highway driving training exercises and classroom lectures are used to develop the student’s knowledge and skills. Upon successful completion, students are qualified to take the Commercial Driver’s License exam and are employable by commercial trucking firms. They may also become owner-operators and work as private contract haulers.
Organization
South Piedmont Community College - Old Charlotte Highway
South Piedmont Community College
South Piedmont Community College, founded in 1999 and located in Monroe, NC, is a higher education institution that offers career and transfer education, serving Anson and Union counties with multiple campuses. It provides a diverse range of programs including certificates, diplomas, and two-year degrees, with strong transfer pathways to 16 public universities in North Carolina, facilitating student success and workforce development.
Highlights:
- Serves both Anson and Union counties in North Carolina
- Offers a diverse range of programs including certificates, diplomas, and two-year degrees
- Strong transfer pathways to 16 public universities in North Carolina
- Provides unique electives such as Chinese, French, German, and Spanish
- Offers EMT Basic Certification course with ride-along hours, online lectures, and hands-on labs