CDL Class A | Vincennes University

Tractor Trailer Driver Training Program

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Interested in a career that pays well and is in high demand?

According to IndianaSkills.com, tractor-trailer truck drivers are the #1 most requested job by Indiana employers! There is no better time than right now to get your CDL and be on your way to a rewarding career. With several carriers in need of truck drivers immediately, your opportunities are endless!

The Vincennes University Tractor Trailer Driver Training (TTDT) Program offers student-centered, hands-on quality training to prepare students for their CDL Class A or B license. At VU LTEC, our main priority is to ensure that students leave our training program as safe and knowledgeable drivers- that’s why our program is the preferred training program by many carriers in the industry!

Entry Requirements

Be 18 years or older
Have a high school diploma or GED (in progress)
Valid Indiana Driver’s license and Social Security Number
Be a US Citizen or lawful permanent resident
Successfully pass the DOT physical and drug screen

What does it take to be a Truck Driver?

Self-Starter
Motivated
Safe
Professional
Work Independently
Manage Your Own Schedule

“The instructors at VU demonstrate an eagerness to successfully prepare students to be professional drivers. From each, I was able to take away something that shaped my perspective of what future jobs in trucking would entail. They used patience, consistency, passion and knowledge as a part of the teaching plan. They were able to keep the momentum going which kept my interest level high. I am grateful to have completed this course and recommend it to anyone considering a change to trucking.”Donna S.

Receive your fork-lift certification as no additional cost! Classes begin the first Monday of every month!

Employers our Students Work For

Course Description: The tractor-trailer driver training (TTDT) program is designed to prepare students to enter the tractor-trailer driver marketplace at an entry-level driving position. Training including classroom instruction, lab practice and on-the-road driving. Students can expect to pull loaded trailers under a variety of conditions, including two-lane roads, expressways, night driving, hilly terrain and driving city streets during heavy traffic.

Length: Up to six weeks (240 contact hours)

Course Modules:

TTDT 100- Basic Commercial Motor Vehicle Operation

CDL Rules and Regulations
Driver Qualifications
Hours of Service
Map Reading
Hazmat Endorsement Preparation
NSC’s DDC-PTD Course

TTDT 125- Preventive Maintenance

Air Brakes Systems
Pre-trip Inspection Criteria
Engine Operation
Transmissions and Differentials
Suspensions Systems
Trouble Shooting

TTDT 150- Tractor-Trailer Basic Control Skills

Coupling/Uncoupling
Straight Line Backing
Parallel Parking
Alley Docking
Backward Serpentine

TTDT 175- Tractor-Trailer Road Driving

Daylight and Night Driving
Loaded Trailers
A Variety of Terrain
City Driving

Interested in learning more? Contact our TTDT instructor, Dennis Poteet, for more information by calling 317-381-6025 or email dpoteet@vinu.edu