After successfully completing 188 clock hours of Class A and Cement Mixer training, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion. The student must demonstrate competent vehicle operations including pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections, backing, and driving to pass the course. Classroom-40 Hours. The classroom instruction prepares students for their written tests at the Department of Licensing to include: CDL General Knowledge; Airbrakes; Combination Vehicles; Doubles & Triples; Hazardous Materials; Tankers. The classroom will also cover the following material: Accident Procedures; Air Supply System; Backing; Basic Vehicle Control; Cargo Documentation; Cargo Handling; Communication; Coupling and Uncoupling (5th wheel/pintle hook); Emergency Procedures, Skid Control & Crash Avoidance; Extreme Driving Conditions; FMCSR, MCSAP; Hazard Recognition; Hours of Service; Map Reading; Mirror Usage; Night Operation; Personal Health and Safety; Preventative Maintenance, D&R Problems; Proficiency in Backing; Shifting; Sliding 5th Wheels/Tandems; Space Management; Speed Management; Trip Planning; Vehicle Control Systems; Vehicle Inspection; Visual Search. Range/Observation-70 Hours. Accident Procedures; Air Supply System; Backing; Basic Vehicle Control; Cargo Documentation; Cargo Handling; Coupling and Uncoupling (5th wheel/pintle hook); Extreme Driving Conditions; FMCSR, MCSAP; Mirror Usage; Preventative Maintenance, D&R Problems; Proficiency in Backing; Shifting; Sliding 5th Wheels/Tandems; Vehicle Control Systems; Vehicle Inspection. Street-18 Hrs/Backing-16 Hrs/Proficiency-16 Hrs. Backing; Basic Vehicle Control; Extreme Driving Conditions; Hazard Recognition; Mirror Usage; Night Operation; On-Road Observation Time; Proficiency in Backing; Proficiency in Road Operations; Shifting; Space Management; Speed Management; Visual Search. Mixer Truck- 28 Hours. The skills they will develop, and the techniques learned are essential to becoming competent, productive, and safe cement mixer truck drivers. Participants must demonstrate competent vehicle operation including product knowledge, proper pre- and post-trip vehicle inspection. These operations and procedures will include: General knowledge of the vehicle and its operation; Pre-trip and post-trip inspections; Procedures for entering and exiting gravel pit or other facilities; Loading - proper mixture (Slump); Speed control of drum rotation; Driving loaded and empty; Closed space maneuvering; Fine tolerance driving; Backing; Situational awareness; Making deliveries - customer service; Proper tailgating; Knowledge of product pouring while moving; Chute deployment; Proper placement of booster axle; In-cab inspections; Safety procedures, both driving and personal safety of driver and others; Demonstrate proper shifting techniques; Proper driving techniques, lane positioning; Overhead clearance awareness; Setting up for and proper cornering techniques including speed awareness. The Cement Mixer Truck Course consists of 12 hours of classroom instruction and 16 hours of hands-on training in the vehicle.