Truck Driving, Certificate of Achievement

Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Adviser Name:_______________________	Catalog: 2014 - 2015 CNM Catalog April 2014, Volume 47 Program: Truck Driving, Certificate of Achievement
Truck Driving, Certificate of Achievement School of Applied Technologies (AT) Description Provides students basic instruction required to earn a either a Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) to become a professional commercial truck driver. Students learn how to operate a tractor-trailer or Class B truck safely and efficiently through classroom, range, and over-the-road environments and through full-time and part-time course work. The Class A program is certified by the Professional Truck Driver Institute (PTDI). Students who successfully complete the Class A program will receive both a CNM Truck Driving certificate and a PTDI certificate. Class B students will receive a CNM Certificate of Achievement. This program meets federal regulation requirements for entry-level drivers. Lab Courses are held at off-campus locations. Special Requirements Students are expected to purchase textbooks and possibly small assistive equipment such as work gloves and a flashlight. Physical requirements All students must pass a DOT physical and drugscreen. All students will be required to be subject to random DOT drugscreens as well. Students must be able to work in all weather conditions, climb, and stand for long periods as the lab classes are conducted outside. Other course requirements Be at least 18 years old Have a valid New Mexico driver’s license Have maintained a valid driver’s license for the previous three (3) years (some exceptions allowed, contact department) Provide original birth certificate (or proof of citizenship or Lawful Permanent Residency) Provide original social security card Provide a certified copy of driving record for the past three (3) years Have a Department of Transportation physical at a qualified testing facility Obtain pre-qualification testing for controlled substances use Not have been convicted of or forfeited bond for more than four (4) moving violations in the past three years Not have more than one at-fault, preventable accident in the past three (3) years Not have been convicted of or forfeited bond for reckless driving Not have any DWI/DUI convictions within the past five (5) years Not have more than one (1) DWI/DUI conviction in the past ten (10) years Not have more than two (2) DWI/DUI convictions within a lifetime Must be a U.S. citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident of the United States of America Students are subject to ALL Federal Motor Carriers Safety Regulations drug and alcohol testing rules Information for people with felony convictions A felony conviction will not prevent entry into the program, obtaining a CDL, or employment; however, it may limit available employment opportunities. In addition, depending upon the type of felony conviction and the age of the conviction, the student may not be able to obtain a Hazardous Materials endorsement if they are looking for this. Information on the Hazardous Materials limitations are available with the department or on the New Mexico MVD website. Cost and Financial Aid Financial Aid considerations The Truck Driving Program is not eligible for Federal Financial Aid. There are some possible outside funding options (ie VA, DVR…). For more information go to http://www.cnm.edu/depts/financial-aid For a list of programs and courses that may not be eligible for financial aid you may go to: http://www.cnm.edu/depts/financial-aid/requirements/ineligible-programs Approximate Cost of Program In district $150-300 Out of district $700-1000 Out of State $2,000-$2,500 Books and Fees (not including tuition) Approximately $565 - $765 Tools Approximately $20 Career and Educational Opportunities Educational Opportunities This is a terminal certificate option and leads directly to employments. Transferability to other institutions is dependent upon that particular institution. Many of our courses are transferable to universities and CNM currently has transfer agreements with many colleges in New Mexico. Employment Information Jobs are available with various types of trucking companies, including local delivery, in-state routes and over-the road (regional and 48 states) opportunities. Gainful Employment information is available from Job Connection Services.
Recommended Sequence of Courses
Program Proficiencies and/or Prerequisites Students must demonstrate proficiency in these areas either by placement exam, scores or specific course work. English 1 Proficiency Math 1 Proficiency Reading 1 Proficiency
Term 1
Course Name	credit hour(s)	Term Taken	Grade	Gen Ed
TRDR 1120 - Basic Operational Theory and Practices	6 credit hour(s)
TRDR 1220 - Intermediate Truck Driving Theory and Practice	6 credit hour(s)
TRDR 1392 - Advanced Operational Practices	2 credit hour(s)
Certificate of Achievement in Truck Driving 14 credit hour(s)
Notes:

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Getting Started

School of Applied Technologies (AT)

Description

Provides students basic instruction required to earn a either a Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) to become a professional commercial truck driver.

Students learn how to operate a tractor-trailer or Class B truck safely and efficiently through classroom, range, and over-the-road environments and through full-time and part-time course work. The Class A program is certified by the Professional Truck Driver Institute (PTDI). Students who successfully complete the Class A program will receive both a CNM Truck Driving certificate and a PTDI certificate. Class B students will receive a CNM Certificate of Achievement. This program meets federal regulation requirements for entry-level drivers.

Lab Courses are held at off-campus locations.

Special Requirements

Students are expected to purchase textbooks and possibly small assistive equipment such as work gloves and a flashlight.

Physical requirements

All students must pass a DOT physical and drugscreen. All students will be required to be subject to random DOT drugscreens as well. Students must be able to work in all weather conditions, climb, and stand for long periods as the lab classes are conducted outside.

Other course requirements

Be at least 18 years old
Have a valid New Mexico driver’s license
Have maintained a valid driver’s license for the previous three (3) years (some exceptions allowed, contact department)
Provide original birth certificate (or proof of citizenship or Lawful Permanent Residency)
Provide original social security card
Provide a certified copy of driving record for the past three (3) years
Have a Department of Transportation physical at a qualified testing facility
Obtain pre-qualification testing for controlled substances use
Not have been convicted of or forfeited bond for more than four (4) moving violations in the past three years
Not have more than one at-fault, preventable accident in the past three (3) years
Not have been convicted of or forfeited bond for reckless driving
Not have any DWI/DUI convictions within the past five (5) years
Not have more than one (1) DWI/DUI conviction in the past ten (10) years
Not have more than two (2) DWI/DUI convictions within a lifetime
Must be a U.S. citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident of the United States of America
Students are subject to ALL Federal Motor Carriers Safety Regulations drug and alcohol testing rules

Information for people with felony convictions

A felony conviction will not prevent entry into the program, obtaining a CDL, or employment; however, it may limit available employment opportunities. In addition, depending upon the type of felony conviction and the age of the conviction, the student may not be able to obtain a Hazardous Materials endorsement if they are looking for this. Information on the Hazardous Materials limitations are available with the department or on the New Mexico MVD website.

Cost and Financial Aid

Financial Aid considerations

The Truck Driving Program is not eligible for Federal Financial Aid. There are some possible outside funding options (ie VA, DVR…). For more information go to http://www.cnm.edu/depts/financial-aid
For a list of programs and courses that may not be eligible for financial aid you may go to: http://www.cnm.edu/depts/financial-aid/requirements/ineligible-programs

Approximate Cost of Program

In district $150-300
Out of district $700-1000
Out of State $2,000-$2,500

Books and Fees (not including tuition)

Approximately $565 - $765

Tools

Approximately $20

Career and Educational Opportunities

Educational Opportunities

This is a terminal certificate option and leads directly to employments. Transferability to other institutions is dependent upon that particular institution.

Many of our courses are transferable to universities and CNM currently has transfer agreements with many colleges in New Mexico.

Employment Information

Jobs are available with various types of trucking companies, including local delivery, in-state routes and over-the road (regional and 48 states) opportunities.

Gainful Employment information is available from Job Connection Services.