1st CDL TRAINING CENTER OF NOVA
SCOPE OF PRESENTATION Brief History Categories of CDL Approvals Student Groups Trained CDL Pre-Requisites Training Equipment Training Phases Employment Options
Established in November 2011
Locations
Train students from Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia
In-Class Behind the Wheels
Job Placement
Over 620 graduates
CDL CLASS A
CDL CLASS B
CDL CLASS B WITH PASSENGER ENDORSEMENT
TRAINING CENTER IS APPROVED BY VIRGINIA DEPT OF MOTOR VEHICLES DEPT OF CONSUMER AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS CORPORATION DIVISION WASHINGTON DC
APPROVED TRAINING PROVIDER FOR Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Program (WIOA) Virginia Department of Aging & Rehabilitation Service. Washington DC RSA Dept of Veterans Affairs Northern Virginia Community College (NVCC) United Planning Org (UPO) Washington DC City of Alexandria Public Schools
STUDENT GROUPS TRAINED DC RSA
CDL PRE-REQUISITES Should have regular Driver s License Able to read/write English Language No DUIs Pass Physical /Medical Exam (DOT Card) No Traffic Violation/No unpaid Fines/Clean record (ideally) Must have at least 3 year driving experience in US for CDL B and 5 years driving experience in US for CDL A Must be in good health to crawl under the vehicle, opening and closing of hood, hook/unhook the trailer(cdl A), open and closed emergency exit windows(bus training)
Instructors - vast experience in trucking/transportation Industry 1 ST CDL TRAINING CENTER OF NOVA
Computers, media players & Printers to provide best learning experience for students. CLASSROOM 1 ST CDL TRAINING CENTER OF NOVA
Tractor Trailers Tractors - 7 Day Cab- 5 (49 Ft) Sleeper- 2 (53 Ft) Auto Transmission - 1 Manual 10 Speed- 4 Manual 6 Speed 2
Passenger Buses Total 3 Transmission- Auto Seating Cap- 36 Passengers
Dump Truck Manual Tx- 2 8 Speed
SPECIAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT Fleet of Trucks and Buses equipped with special equipment designed to ensure safe & efficient training experience 1 ST CDL TRAINING CENTER OF NOVA
TRAINING HOURS CDL CLASS A (TRUCKS/TRACTOR TRAILERS) 160 HOURS (4 WEEKS) CDL CLASS B (DUMP TRUCK) 120 HOURS (3 WEEKS) CDL CLASS B WITH PASSENGER ENDORSEMENT 120 HOURS (3 WEEKS)
TRAINING DURATION CDL CLASS A FULL TIME STUDENTS PART TIME STUDENTS (WEEKENDS ONLY) CDL CLASS B FULL TIME STUDENTS PART TIME STUDENTS (WEEKENDS ONLY) 4 WEEKS 10 WEEKS 3 WEEKS 8 WEEKS
TRAINING PHASES Phase 1- Learners Permit Phase 2-Pre Trip Phase 3- Backing Skills Phase 4-Hwy Driving Pass CDL Rd Test and Go for better job 1 ST CDL TRAINING CENTER OF NOVA
TRAINING PHASE 1-CLASSROOM (40 HOURS- WEEK 1) General Knowledge Air brake system Combination vehicles / Transporting Passengers 1 ST CDL TRAINING CENTER OF NOVA
SECURING LEARNER S PERMIT GENERAL KNOWLEDGE 50 QUESTIONS PASSING GRADE AIR BRAKES 20 QUESTIONS TRANSPORTING PASSENGERS (BUS)/ 20 QUESTIONS COMBINATION VEHICLES (TRACTOR TRAILER)
SECURING LEARNER S PERMIT OPTIONS TO TAKE THE TEST ALL TOGETHER OR ONE BY ONE MUST SCORE AT LEAST 80 % TO PASS CLIENTS FAILING THREE TIMES WILL NEED RE EXAMINATION CERTIFICATE FROM CDL SCHOOL PRIOR TO TAKING TEST 4 th TIME WILL NEED DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT) APPROVED PHYSICAL CARD TO GET UNRESTRICTED LICENSE
TRAINING PHASE 2- PRE-TRIP INSPECTION (WEEK 2-40 HOURS) Learn and Comprehend Pre Trip Inspection, In-Cab Inspection and Air Brake Test 1 ST CDL TRAINING CENTER OF NOVA
TRAINING PHASE 3- BACKING MANEUVERS (WEEK 3-40 HOURS) Learn Backing skills including: Straight line backing, Off set Parking (right & left) Parrallel Parking (driver side and passenger side) 1 ST CDL TRAINING CENTER OF NOVA
TRAINING PHASE 4- CITY & HIGHWAY DRIVING Drive on local roads and Highways with focus on shifting gears, Space management, speed control and manage driving emergencies of commercial vehicles. 1 ST CDL TRAINING CENTER OF NOVA
ROAD SKILLS TEST Schedule Appts in DC, MD and VA Arrange DMV Examiners Provide Commercial Vehicles for road skills tests 1 ST CDL TRAINING CENTER OF NOVA
ROAD TEST SCHEDULING AT VIRGINIA DMV ROAD TEST DAYS AND SCHEDULE IS PROVIDED BY VIRGINIA DMV AVERAGELY 20 TO 30 STUDENTS FROM ALL PROGRAMS APPEAR FOR THE TEST EVERY MONTH FULL TIME STUDENT WITH SATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE IS READY FOR ROAD SKILLS TEST AFTER ONE MONTH THERE IS WAIT TIME OF FEW WEEKS TO RECSHEDULE IF SOMEONE FAILS THE TEST
JOB PLACEMENT CDL Job Search Resume Building Arrange Recruiters to hire our students Application Processing with Different Trucking Companies
EMPLOYMENT OPTIONS Over 200,000 CDL jobs immediately available Average starting pay for new driver is $38,000.00
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EMPLOYMENT OPTIONS WMATA
EMPLOYMENT OPTIONS Richmond Highway Express
EMPLOYMENT OPTIONS FAIRFAX CONNECTOR
EMPLOYMENT OPTIONS BIGBUS TOURS
EMPLOYMENT OPTIONS ARLINGTON TRANSIT