3.1 Training Curriculum Comprehensive Instruction: Provide a complete CDL Class A training program that meets or exceeds all requirements set forth by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the New Jersey Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)/Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC). Theory/Classroom Instruction: o Air Brakes o Combination Vehicles o General Knowledge o Hazardous Materials (HazMat) endorsement preparation (optional, specify if required) o Tanker endorsement preparation (optional, specify if required) o Double/Triple Trailers endorsement preparation (optional, specify if required) o Pre-trip inspection procedures o Hours of Service (HOS) regulations o Logbook and record-keeping o Defensive driving techniques o Accident procedures and reporting o Vehicle maintenance basics Practical/Behind-the-Wheel Training: o Pre-trip inspection practical application o Basic vehicle control skills (straight-line backing, offset backing, parallel parking, alley dock) o On-road driving experience in various traffic conditions (urban, rural, highway) o Shifting techniques (manual transmissions, if applicable) o Coupling and uncoupling procedures o Safe driving practices for large commercial vehicles
