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Course · AL
Commercial Transportation
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
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Commercial Transportation presents skills and knowledge needed for entry into the commercial trucking industry. Students explore career opportunities and the requirements for becoming a professional commercial vehicle operator. Standards are designed to equip students to meet criteria for the Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) written exam in preparation for behind-the-wheel training at a company or educational program.
Summarize the procedures for obtaining a CDL (commercial driver’s license)Compare and contrast the classifications of commercial driving licensesIdentify industry trends and report findings through a media presentationDescribe a driver’s personal and professional consequences of improper operation. 2023 Revised Alabama Course of Study:Explain the importance and role of federal agencies in establishing the rules of a safe work environment in commercial tSummarize hours of service regulations, including legal limits of operationIdentify signs of human trafficking and explain how to respond to suspected trafficking incidentsDemonstrate a systematic procedure to conduct and document pre-trip and post-trip inspectionsClassify hazardous materials according to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulationsDetermine which types of hazardous materials can be combined for shipping in given scenariosDescribe the attributes of a safe driverDescribe the challenges and cautions of driving at night, in extreme weather, and under hazardous conditionsSummarize common practices of fire and electrical safetySummarize procedures for responding to common emergenciesExplain the importance of preventive maintenance and servicing to avoid breakdowns and accidentsDemonstrate industry-specific body movements to reduce the risk of injury during operation of commercial vehiclesIdentify the parts and systems of a commercial vehicleDescribe the step-by-step procedures used to couple and uncouple a commercial combination unit, including doubleDemonstrate basic vehicle control maneuvers in a simulationDemonstrate procedures for communicating intentions to other driversExplain the importance of speed and space management when operating a commercial vehicleIdentify the parts of an air brake system and list the function of each partDescribe the process for air brake system inspectionDemonstrate proper cargo handling and freight documentationDescribe procedures for securing and balancing various types of cargoSummarize the major security procedures for moving goods across U.S. bordersPlan the most effective and efficient legal route of travel in a given scenario. 2023 Revised Alabama Course of Study: T