After successfully completing 176 clock hours of Class A Hazmat 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. It is the mission and purpose of Commercial Driver School to provide the highest quality of training for commercial truck drivers seeking employment as Class A CDL holders with the Hazmat endorsement. We will provide the professional instruction necessary for the student to become familiar with the specific procedures and vehicle operations required by the industry. Class A 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. HAZMAT Cargo Handling and Documentation. Hours of Service (drivers should log all training time). Map Reading. Mirror Usage. Night Operation. Personal Health and Safety. Preventative Maintenance, D&R Problems. Proficiency in Backing. Public, Customer & Employer Relations. Shifting. Sliding 5th Wheels/Tandems. Space Management. Speed Management. Trip Planning. Vehicle Control Systems. Vehicle Inspection. Visual Search. Lab/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. 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. Basic Vehicle Control. Extreme Driving Conditions. Hazard Recognition. Mirror Usage. Night Operation. On-Road Observation Time. Proficiency in Backing. Proficiency in Road Operations. Space Management. Speed Management. Visual Search. Hazmat Classroom-16 Hours. Basic Introductory HM Requirements. Operational HM Requirements. Reporting HM Crashes and Releases. Tunnels and RR Highway Crossing Requirements. Loading and Unloading HM. HM on Passenger Vehicles. Hazardous Materials Safety Permits. Bulk Packages. Operating Emergency Equipment. Emergency Response Procedures. Engine Fueling. Tire Check. Routes and Route Planning.