Straight Truck / Bus Training Program (100 Hrs)

STRAIGHT TRUCK / BUS TRAINING PROGRAM (100 CLOCK HOURS)

• COUNTY TRAINING GRANTS (WIOA, BVR, BWC, TAA)
• PAYMENT PLAN

CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION   

Classroom instruction introduces students to the trucking industry; its regulations, laws, taxes, and standards. It covers a wide range of subjects to strengthen the student’s knowledge in truck driving techniques, maneuvers, and safety awareness.

YARD & ROAD INSTRUCTION     

Yard instruction consists of teaching students how to properly maintain their equipment, couple and uncouple tractor-trailer combination units, perform vehicle inspections, and practice various backing maneuvers to advance the student’s skill level. Road instruction introduces the students to various traffic situations and roadway systems to develop safe driving techniques. Students apply speed and space management, visual search, communication, shifting techniques, double clutching, progressive shifting, and defensive driving techniques to safely operate a tractor-trailer.

TOTAL PROGRAM HOURS: 100 HRS

TOTAL PROGRAM COST: $4,695

GLTDS DOES NOT ACCEPT CASH. ALL PAYMENTS MUST BE MADE BY CREDIT, DEBIT, CHECK, MONEY ORDER, ETC.

Effective February 1, 2022, anyone making payments with a credit or debit card will be charged a 3% card processing fee.

SCHEDULE

Full-time Schedule – 2.5 Weeks; Scheduled Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM;

Start Date	Expected Graduation Date	Holidays
02/06/2023	02/22/2023
02/27/2023	03/15/2023
03/20/2023	04/05/2023
04/10/2023	04/26/2023
05/01/2023	05/17/2023
05/22/2023	06/08/2023	Memorial Day (5/29)
06/19/2023	07/07/2023	Independence Day (7/3 & 4)
07/31/2023	08/16/2023
08/21/2023	09/07/2023	Labor Day (9/4)
09/11/2023	09/27/2023
10/02/2023	10/18/2023
10/23/2023	11/08/2023
11/13/2023	12/01/2023	Thanksgiving 11/24 & 25

*Expected Graduation Date is the student’s graduation date if perfect attendance is maintained.