(Available only to current CDL holders) It is the mission and purpose of Commercial Driver School to provide the highest quality of training for commercial truck drivers seeking employment as dump truck operators. We will provide the professional instruction necessary for the student to become familiar with the specific procedures and vehicle operation required by the industry. The skills they will develop, and the techniques learned are essential to becoming competent, productive, and safe dump truck drivers. The Dump Truck Course consists of 4 hours of classroom instruction and 16 hours of hands-on training in the vehicle. Upon completion of the 20-hour Dump Truck Training Course, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion. Participants must demonstrate competent vehicle operation including 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 - maximizing the legal payload; Balancing the load; Driving loaded and empty; Backing (both straight and angle); Situational awareness; Making deliveries - customer service; Proper spreading techniques; Coupling and uncoupling - unhooking the trailer; In-cab inspections; Safety procedures, both driving and personal safety of driver and others; Demonstrate proper shifting techniques; Proper driving techniques; Setting up for and proper cornering techniques.