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 177 | Job Readiness | 1 |
| CDL 101 | CDL Permit | 2 |
| CDL 105 | Novice CDL Training | 5 |
| CDL 110 | Transportation Mgmt Math & Language | 2 |
| CDL 175 | Intro to Transportation Safety & Driver Skills Evaluation | 1 |
| CDL 181 | Introduction to Commercial Vehicle | 2 |
Students will select four endorsements