2025-2026 Academic Catalog

Commercial Vehicle Transportation Specialist, Certificate

The Commercial Vehicle Transportation Specialist Certificate program is a skills-oriented program for those individuals seeking a career in professional truck driving. The curriculum consists of classroom, skills, and field instruction and is based on industry recognized skill standards. Successful students will be eligible to test for a Class A commercial vehicle license with air brakes, combinations, doubles/triples, tankers, and hazardous materials endorsements, as well as the Defensive Driving Certification. This program has a 97 percent pass rate through the state CDL testing facilities as well as job placement assistance. Interested individuals must have a valid driver's license from Maryland, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Virginia or Washington D.C., and must have, or be qualified to pass, a Department of Transportation physical examination and drug screen.

Program Pathway

First Year Fall

TRK-108Commercial Vehicle Transportation Career Development

1 credit

TRK-110Introduction to Commercial Vehicle Transportation

4 credits

TRK-112Introduction to Commercial Vehicle Pre-Trip Inspections

3 credits

TRK-115Commercial Vehicle Skills Application

8 credits

Total Credit Hours:16

Program Requirements (16 Credits)

Requirements List

TRK-108Commercial Vehicle Transportation Career Development

1 credit

TRK-110Introduction to Commercial Vehicle Transportation

4 credits

TRK-112Introduction to Commercial Vehicle Pre-Trip Inspections

3 credits

TRK-115Commercial Vehicle Skills Application

8 credits

Certificate Requirement (16 Credits)