Commercial Vehicle Operations Certificate

Contact Information:

Edwin Acosta / Craig Johnson, CVO Instructors

(701) 394-4129 / (701) 394-3930

eacosta@tm.edu / cejohnson@tm.edu

Room 203

Program Type

Certificate

Estimated Time to Complete

One Semester

Format

On Campus

Program Description

TMC'S CDL curriculum will provide students with competencies and skills necessary in accordance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) requirements as listed in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulation (FMCSR; 49 CFR Part 380 Subpart F) to assist students in obtaining a North Dakota Class 'A' Commercial Driver's License (CDL). Students gain a working knowledge of a tractor trailer through a combination of classroom, simulation, and hands on behind the wheel training.

Mission: Vision if program has one

Institutional Mission Statement

 

Turtle Mountain College is committed to functioning as an autonomous Indian controlled college on the Turtle Mountain Chippewa Reservation focusing on general studies, undergraduate education, Career & Technical Education, scholarly research, and continuous improvement of student learning. By creating an academic environment in which the cultural and social heritage of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa is brought to bear throughout the curriculum, the college establishes an administration, staff, faculty, and student body exerting leadership in the community and providing service to it.

Career Outlook

There are many advantages to earning your commercial driver’s license (CDL) with the training provided by TMC. It can open the door to many exciting opportunities that can also turn out to be very well-paying. Whether you want to stay local or are willing to travel for work, a CDL gives you the freedom and flexibility to find a great job just about anywhere you look. There are various jobs available in this field such as: Long-Haul Cargo Truck Driver, Local Truck Driver, Bus Driver, Heavy Equipment Hauling, Dispatcher, and Truck Driving School Instructors.


Credit Hours

17/19 Credits

Application Deadline

Review the TMC Academic Calendar for admissions & registration deadlines for each semester. 

Requirements

  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Complete a TMC application for admissions
  • Copy of current North Dakota Driver’s License
  • Submit a copy of Birth Certificate
  • Submit a current Department of Transportation (DOT) Medical Examiner’s Certificate (MEC) and wallet card
  • Complete DOT Drug Analysis Screen
  • Students will be required to complete two drug tests in the program. The first drug test will be completed within the first 2 weeks of the program/semester start date. The second drug test is a prerequisite for CDL 105 Novice CDL Training/Lab and will be completed on the first day of CDL 105. Students who do not pass or complete the drug test must drop from the CDL program. This is a requirement by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulation (FMCSR; 49 CFR Part 40 Subpart F) along with the Department of Transportation (DOT).

Plan of Study Grid

Semester One

BOTE 177Job Readiness

1

CDL 101CDL Permit

2

CDL 105Novice CDL Training

5

CDL 110Transportation Mgmt Math & Language

2

CDL 175Intro to Transportation Safety & Driver Skills Evaluation

1

CDL 181Introduction to Commercial Vehicle

2

Students will select four endorsements

CDL 191Double/Triples Endorsement

1

CDL 192Tanker Endorsement

1

CDL 193Hazardous Material Endorsement (HAZMAT)

2

SAFT 108H2S Gas

1

SAFT 110OSHA 10-Hour

1