Dawn’s Advanced Class A CDL Driving program includes the technical training needed in areas such as Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration rules, vehicle inspection, vehicle maintenance, driver dispatch, trip planning, hours of service, driver logs, trailer weights, and vehicle operations on the range and on the road.

Commercial drivers are required to have expertise in a variety of areas. The Advanced Class A CDL Driving program provides additional in-depth training on vehicle maintenance and troubleshooting. Students will learn to detect problems and how to effectively communicate them when a problem is identified. This is an important skillset for driver safety that can save valuable time when out on the road.

The advanced 18-week program includes vital instruction on effective trip planning, managing hours of service, and the importance of gross weight and axle weight in real-world settings. The program also offers 80 hours of additional training on the range and on the road, leading to more competent, well-rounded student drivers. While employment is not guaranteed, graduates of the Advanced Class CDL Driving program with this additional training will be better prepared for potential employment opportunities and may be eligible for entry-level positions with employers offering local routes that may be more desirable for some drivers.

Dawn Career Institute combines qualified instruction with the vehicles and equipment you’d find in most commercial driving jobs. In addition, all DCI programs have valuable soft skill development built into the curriculum, including stress management, goal setting, resume writing, job search methods, successful interviewing techniques, customer relations, stress management, and how to present a professional image.