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Full CDL Truck Driving Program


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NWACC’s Full Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Truck Driving Program offers full training to new, entry-level drivers and includes 160 hours of classroom, theory-based instruction and simulator and in-cab training.

The program includes classroom and hands-on instruction on basic driver safety requirements, in-cab simulation maneuvering, and evaluation and readiness assessments. Course topics include regulations and vehicle mechanics, manual and automatic transmission, and air braking and maneuvering.

NWACC’s Full CDL Truck Driving Program offers training to new, entry-level drivers. It includes 160 hours of classroom, theory-based instruction and simulator and in-cab training.

Program Length: 160 hours

  • Classroom - 54 hrs.
  • Range - 55 hrs.
  • Behind-the-Wheel - 35 hrs.
  • Observation - 16 hrs.

Topics Include:

  • Classroom, simulator and in-cab instruction
  • Regulations and vehicle mechanics
  • Manual and automatic transmission
  • CDL A and B licensing completion

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