PTD-100 Truck Driving Course Syllabus 2020 - 210 Clock Hours

Sep 16, 2026

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PTD-100 Truck Driving Course syllabus outlines a 210-clock-hour training program designed to build entry-level skills for the trucking industry. Successful completion qualifies students to receive a Class A driver license from the Texas Department of Public Safety. The plan combines classroom instruction and hands-on driving across a structured 20-day, four-week schedule, covering shifting, backing tractor-trailers, safe operating practices, emergency and poor-road driving, vehicle/trailer maintenance, daily log preparation, and loading/unloading procedures. Eligibility requirements include records, age, DOT physical, drug screening, and appropriate permits.

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Course Overview

Subject Hours and Schedule

Performance Objectives

Prerequisites and Eligibility

Instruction Methods and Materials

Maximum Student-Instructor Ratio

Content Outline

Basis of Grades

PTD-100 Truck Driving Course (210 Clock Hours) | Subject Description: | PTD-100 teaches students the basic skills and knowledge to enter the trucking industry. Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive a Class A driver license from the Texas Department of Public Safety. | | --- | --- | | Subject Hours: | 210 hours consisting of classroom and hands-on driving Classes are held in 20 days over at 4 week period and consist of five 10.5 hours per day for a total of 52.5 hours per week , with 30 minutes for lunch break. | | Performance Objectives: | 􀁸 Demonstrate basic shifting procedures and patterns.
􀁸 Successfully back a tractor trailer in open road and loading dock situations.
􀁸 Learn safe operating practices including visual search, signaling, use of horn, and maintaining safe speed.
􀁸 Demonstrate advanced driving skills to emergency and poor road conditions.
􀁸 Understand proper vehicle and trailer maintenance.
􀁸 Prepare the Drivers Daily Log book.
􀁸 Learn procedures on loading and unloading cargo. | | Prerequisites: | 􀁸 Applicants must be capable, both mentally and physically, of performing the tasks involved at
􀁸 the school and in the resultant employment in the career field.
ATDS will accept the Texas Department of Public Safety AR certified abstract of complete driver record as a written entrance exam.
􀁸 Be at least 21 years of age or have a pre-hire letter from company;
􀁸 Have an acceptable driving record;
􀁸 Complete and pass the Department of Transportation Physical Examination
􀁸 Pass the Department of Transportation Drug Screen
􀁸 Pass and have a Texas Department of Transportation (TDPS) CLP Learners Permit, with CDL Written Tests Completed (air brakes, combination vehicles and general knowledge) completed at the Waco TDPS ;
􀁸 Have the ability to read, write, and speak the English language;
􀁸 Meet requirements of the Motor Carrier Federal Safety Regulations and Qualifications for drivers. | | Required Textbooks | Provided by ATDS | | Instruction Methods: | ATDS uses lecture, PowerPoint presentations, videos, and hands-on skills labs. | | Maximum Student: Instructor Ratio | Classroom: 32:1
Range practice 2:1
Street driving 3:1 . | | Materials and Media References: | Provided by ATDS | | Content Outline | 89.00 hours 210-1 Orientation and Basic Operation
65.25 hours 210-2 Safe Orientating Practices for Basic Operations | | | 09.50 hours 210-3 Advanced Operating Practices Night Operation
17.25 hours 210-4 Vehicle Systems and Reporting Malfunctions Identification and Maintenance
29.00 hours 210-5 Non-Vehicle Activities: (Cargo and Trips Accident Prevention and Procedures Personal Development) | | --- | --- | | Basis of Grades: | Tests
Hands-on Skill Test |

FAQs

What is the total duration and structure of the PTD-100 course?

The course totals 210 clock hours, delivered through classroom and hands-on driving. Classes run over 20 days within a four-week period, with five 10.5-hour days per week and a 30-minute lunch break.

What skills and competencies will students be able to demonstrate?

Students practice basic shifting procedures and patterns, back a tractor trailer in open road and loading dock situations, apply safe operating practices (including visual search and signaling), handle emergency and poor-road driving, and learn vehicle and trailer maintenance. The course also covers daily log book preparation and loading/unloading procedures.

What prerequisites are required for applicants?

Applicants must be mentally and physically able to perform tasks for training and employment. They must be at least 21 (or have a pre-hire letter), have an acceptable driving record, complete and pass DOT physical and drug screening, and obtain a TDPS CLP learners permit with CDL written tests completed at the Waco location, including air brakes, combination vehicles, and general knowledge.

Sep 16, 2026

Uploaded by Mimi