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Commercial Vehicle Driving
Commercial Vehicle Driving
at Orange Technical College
Central Florida Catalog
The mission of the Commercial Vehicle Driving program is to prepare students for employment as tractor-trailer truck drivers. Training includes the operation of trucks and tractor-trailer vehicles; handling cargo, reporting delays or accidents on the road and record keeping, communication and leadership skills, mathematical skills, human relations and employability skills, and safe and efficient work practices. This course covers Class A license training.
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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
Drive a tractor-trailer combination or a truck with a capacity of at least 26,001 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). May be required to unload truck. Requires commercial drivers' license. Includes tow truck drivers.
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