Professional Driver Certificate
What is Professional Driver Training?
• Learn rules and regulations of the road/both State & Federal
• Practice skills in a simulator
• Drive tractor/trailer on the road • Drive bus on the road
• Record keeping including driver’s logbook & electronic logs
• Developing a Business Plan and career for driving
Classroom
CCCC is an Entry Level Driver Training Facility, Registered in the Training Provider Registry with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
Simulator
This tool allows students an opportunity to practice the physical side of safe operation of large equipment such as trucks and buses.
Over-the-Road
Behind the Wheel Training involves over the road training as well as range training, These are also requirements set forth by FMCSA. Our course is set at 40 hours.
Endorsements
We provide added endorsements for specialized areas int he CDL Career such as School/Passenger Bus or Hazardous Materials (Haz-Mat).
| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CDL 114 | Introduction to CDL | 9 |
| CDL 252 | Introduction to Bus Driving | 3 |
| CDL 256 | Behind the Wheel Training | 4 |
| TOTAL | 16 |
Students need to take 12 credits to be considered full-time students.
Students will discuss the semester classes with the instructor.
Endorsements
| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CDL 258 | Hazmat Endorsement | 3 |
| CDL 257 | Passenger/School Bus Endorsement | 2 |
Updated 7/21/22
• The student will prepare a roundtrip cross-country plan.
• The student will demonstrate communication skills that ensure safety.
• The student will demonstrate proficiency in technological skills in developing “Driver duty status records.”
• The student will display professionalism in operating a vehicle and interacting with clients.
Median annual wage – $43,462 to $60,440
The Professional Driver Training faculty are professionals who have been employed in private and public sectors of business. They continue to participate in professional development and scholarly activity to enhance their knowledge and to serve as role models for life long learning.
 | Kelly Gannon Instructor 701-766-2377 kelly.gannon@littlehoop.edu |
• Learn rules and regulations of the road
• Practice skills in a simulator
• Drive tractor /trailer on the road
• Obtain CDL Endorsements
H Endorsement – Transport Hazardous Materials
N Endorsement – Transport Liquid or Gaseous Materials
P Endorsement – Operate Vehicle Designed to Transport 16 or more people
S Endorsement – Operate a School Bus for 16 or more people
T Endorsement – Tow Double or Triple trailers
Our new EF-Truck driving simulator has been designed and engineered to meet the training needs of trucking fleets and truck driver training schools. This simulator offers a realistic truck cab, a comprehensive driver training program, and lifelike visuals. In addition, it offers a full motion platform with 2 degrees of freedom (DOF), which pitches and rolls the entire cab to simulate the movement of the truck driving down the road. All of which combines to produce an immersive training environment for your truck drivers.
Truck Cab
OEM components for the steering wheel and column, pedals, gearbox, and seat.
Dashboard
LCD display provides an accurate simulation of real gauges and indicator lights.
Full Motion Base
Unique 2-axes motion platform enables accurate representation of the pitch and roll associated with driving a semi-truck or bus.
Sound
5.1 speakers and subwoofer, headphones.
Display
Three large LCD display monitors with sturdy steel support stands.
System Platform
Powerful computer components are utilized to process the simulation software, and game quality video cards are used to deliver the lifelike graphics for a realistic driving experience.
