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April 25th, 2007
Course Description
The six-week
Professional Truck Driving Program is designed to prepare men and women for
over-the-road semi-truck driving employment. The course will consist of
classroom instruction and behind the wheel experience in trucks currently used
by industry.
Areas of Instruction:
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Basic road skills - highway & interstate |
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Yard exercises - backing, parking |
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Vehicle control training |
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Vehicle inspection |
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DOT regulations |
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Logbook training |
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Heavy traffic operations |
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Trip planning - map reading |
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Hazardous Material Seminar |
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Graduation In order to receive a Certificate of Completion from Western Dakota Tech, students must have a passing score on the CDL written and driving exams & a satisfactory attendance record. |
Cost:
$2799 – includes tuition, fees,
and the driving test. Book purchased separately. A student can also expect to incur approx. $150 in other costs:
inspection of driving record, DOT physical, drug screen, written test, &
endorsements (if any).
Length:
Six weeks, Mon-Fri, 7am-4pm.
(May vary)
Dates:
Session 1: Sept 6 - Oct 18, 2006
Session 2: Nov 1-
Dec 15, 2006
Session 3: Feb 7 - Mar 21, 2007
Session 4: Apr 4 - May 16,
2007
Session 5: June 6 - July 18, 2007
Admission
Enrollment is limited in this
program and is on a first-come, first-served basis. Waiting lists are
established as classes reach maximum enrollment. Interested students must
contact the Corporate Education Center to make an appointment for info/registration at
605-718-2410.
Prerequisites:
√ Current and valid
driver’s license;
√ Satisfactory driver operating record (no serious traffic
violations, maximum one speeding ticket in the last year);
√ $20 fee -
inspection of driving record
√ A current DOT physical card from an authorized
physician;
√ Negative drug testing results from the Clinical Laboratory Drug
& Alcohol Test Management Program;
√ $150 non-refundable deposit;
√
Balance of $2649 + book cost due prior to drop deadline (2 wks prior to class start
date).
Student Services
Financial Aid
The Professional Truck Driving Program is a short-term,
non-credit program. Therefore, there is limited financial aid available.
Students may qualify for a student loan. Contact the Financial Aid Office at
718-2410. It is the student’s responsibility to secure funding and
provide appropriate paperwork to the Corporate Education Center.
Job
Placement
WDT does not guarantee job placement of students. However,
trucking recruiters are welcome to the school and are encouraged to visit each
class. Any information on new listings for truck driver positions is posted in
the classroom.
General Information
Mission
Western Dakota Technical Institute is a public institution of higher
learning where students acquire the knowledge, skills and behaviors necessary
for successful employment.
Accreditation
Western Dakota
Technical Institute is accredited by: The Higher Learning Commission; approved
by the Office of Career & Technical Education; is a member of the SD
Trucking Assn and the Assn of Publicly Funded Truck Driving
Schools.
Disclaimer
This publication is not to be
considered a contract between WDT & any prospective student. WDT reserves
the right to make changes in programs, course offerings, policies, tuition,
fees, refunds & graduation requirements, without notice.
Corporate Education Center Administration/Staff
Patsy
Schmidt................Associate Vice President, WDTI
Vicky
Hix.......................Administrative Assistant
Peggy
Johnson...............Staff Assistant
Truck Driving Instructors/Staff
Roger
Stevens.................CDL Program Coordinator/Lead Instructor
Chuck
Albright.................Instructor
Bob Holloway..................Third
Party Examiner