Colusa County Free Library. Commercial Driving + High School Diploma

Program Overview:

The Introduction to Commercial Driving Certificate teaches professional skills and prepares students for the exam required for the Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP). The CLP is the first step in obtaining your Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).*

Career Information and Outlook:

Truck drivers with a CDL can drive a tractor-trailer combination or a truck with a capacity of more than 3 tons. They perform maintenance checks on their vehicles, follow safety procedures for hazardous materials, and operate equipment such as CB radios.

Employment of heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers is projected to grow from 2021 to 2031.**

Topics You Will Learn About Include:

Driving safety
Transporting cargo
Transporting passengers
Combination vehicles
Tank vehicles
Hazardous materials

Careers in This Field:

Line Haul Driver
Semi Truck Driver
Tractor Trailer Operator

What Do Students Graduate With?

High School Diploma from Career Online High School
Introduction to Commercial Driving Career Certificate

*The coursework does not count toward the Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) required for Class A or Class B CDL, which includes behind-the-wheel training. For details on obtaining a CDL, visit https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov.

**Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Heavy and Tractor-trailer Truck Drivers, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/ooh/transportation-and-material-moving/heavy-and-tractor-trailer-truck-drivers.htm.