Description:
This 6-week course provides Class A CDL (automatic transmission) training that will prepare participants to pass the Class A CDL driving test and meets all aspects of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Regulations. It is designed for those seeking employment as a Class A Commercial Driver. This training includes: Basic Operation, Safe Operating Procedures, Advanced Operating Procedures, Vehicle Systems, Reporting Malfunctions, and Non Driving Activities.
Description:
This comprehensive course includes the following topics:
- Basic Introductory and Operational Hazardous Materials Requirements
- Reporting Hazardous Materials Crashes and Releases
- Tunnels and Railroad (RR)-Highway Grade Crossing Requirements
- Loading and Unloading Hazardous Materials
- Hazardous Materials on Passenger Vehicles
- Bulk Packages
- Operating Emergency Equipment
- Emergency Response Procedures
- Engine (Fueling)
- Tire Check
- Routes and Route Planning
- Hazardous Materials Safety Permits (HMSP)
Prerequisites before starting class:
- Class A CDL permit - to obtain your permit you must take a general knowledge, airbrake, and combination written exams, which includes questions from the Minnesota Commercial Driver's Manual. To find a testing location, view Minnesota Driver & Vehicle office locations. After you pass all of the tests, you may apply to receive your permit. You must have a Class A CDL permit or license before you can begin driving
- DOT physical
- Pre-employment DOT drug screen - contact your doctor or clinic to see if they provide DOT physicals or drug screens, or contact Twin Cities Occupational Health & Rehabilitation in Mendota Heights and call to schedule an appointment. (Commercial Driver Academy students receive a discount).
- Clean Driving Record – You must fill out and complete the attached Vehicle Use Agreement. This form is important because it looks at your driving record to make sure you are eligible to drive state vehicles. Here is the form: Vehicle Use Agreement– an official with the Commercial Driver Academy will also need to sign it before we can submit it to the state for approval.
Upon completion of this online course, the following steps must be taken to complete the process for the hazmat endorsement on your CDL:
- Complete a TSA Background check (includes fingerprinting). Start at this website to apply: Pre Enroll
- Take the Hazardous Materials knowledge test at a Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS) exam station in the state your license is issued. This knowledge test cannot be taken without completion of this online course. DVS will complete the endorsement process upon passing of the Hazardous Materials knowledge test and verification of the TSA background check. Study materials include this course and the CDL manual.
*Unless otherwise noted, there are no refunds for this course. There is a $25 cancelation fee for canceled courses.
Age Req
Student is responsible to order required book Entry Level Driver Training STD. MAN Author: Keller Edition: 19 ISBN: 9781680084931
Course Materials
Visit our website for more information:https://www.minnstate.edu/employersolutions/training/cdlacademy/index.html
• Scheduled license exam and driving test with a Commercial Driver Academy vehicle and professional instructor - One on One instruction!
• Cost - $5,995, includes up to two tests at the License Exam Station (no financial aid available)
• Additional fees to obtain license or permit (payable at the License Exam Station on the day of testing), DOT physical, textbook, drug test
• $300, if a third test is necessary (a maximum of 3 tests may be taken)
*Unless otherwise stated, there are no refunds for this course.
Instructor:
Henry Boudinot
Registration Cutoff Date:
