Behind the Wheel Entry Level Driver Training
These courses are focused towards the more experienced truck driver that has already completed required classroom Entry Level Driver Training. This course meets FMCSA's requirements for Behind-the-Wheel (BTW) Entry Level Driver Training.
All review is conducted in preparation of the student's CDL Skills Evaluation where the truck driver must demonstrate one's knowledge of the trucks condition through a pre-trip inspection and complete a set of driving skills. The driver must demonstrate skills proficiency in each of the required skills areas in order to be certified as ready to exam. Upon completion of this course, student success will be submitted to the National Training Provider Registry.
A road exam can then be scheduled at an additional cost.
Behind the Wheel for Class A new license and Class B to Class A upgrades
Range
- Vehicle Inspections
- Straight Line Backing
- Offset Backing
- Alley Dock Backing
- Parallel Park Drivers Side
- Parallel Park Passenger Side
- Coupling/Uncoupling
Public Road
- Vehicle Controls – Includes left and right turns, lane changes, curves at highway speeds, and entry/exit on interstate or controlled access highway
- Shifting/Transmission
- Communications/Signaling
- Visual Search
- Speed and Space Management
- Safe Driver Behavior
- Hours of Service Requirements
- Hazard Perception (Knowledge Requirement)
- Railroad/Highway Grade Crossings (Knowledge Requirement)
- Night Operation (Knowledge Requirement)
- Extreme Driving Conditions (Knowledge Requirement)
- Skid Control/Recovery/Jack-Knifing and Other Emergencies (Knowledge Requirement)
 Class B new license
 Range
- Vehicle Inspections
- Straight Line Backing
- Offset Backing
- Alley Dock Backing
- Parallel Park Drivers Side
- Parallel Park Passenger Side
 Public Road
- Vehicle Controls – Includes left and right turns, lane changes, curves at highway speeds, and entry/exit on interstate or controlled access highway
- Shifting/Transmission
- Communications/Signaling
- Visual Search
- Speed and Space Management
- Safe Driver Behavior
- Hours of Service Requirements
- Hazard Perception (Knowledge Requirement)
- Railroad/Highway Grade Crossings (Knowledge Requirement)
- Night Operation (Knowledge Requirement)
- Extreme Driving Conditions (Knowledge Requirement)
- Skid Control/Recovery/Jack-Knifing and Other Emergencies (Knowledge Requirement)
Passenger Upgrade (already a Class A or Class B CDL holder)
- Vehicle Orientation
- Vehicle Inspections
- Baggage and/or Cargo Management
- Passenger Safety/Awareness Briefing
- Passenger Management
- Railroad/Highway Grade Crossings
EXTERNAL LINKS
ALASKA CDL MANUAL PDF:
http://doa.alaska.gov/dmv/dlmanual/cdlmanual.pdf
ALASKA CDL INFO:
http://doa.alaska.gov/dmv/akol/cdl/
ALASKA CDL PERMIT (CLP) INFO:
http://doa.alaska.gov/dmv/akol/cdl/commercial-learner-permit.htm
ALASKA CDL VEHICLE TYPE, ENDORSEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS:
http://doa.alaska.gov/dmv/akol/cdl/commercial-types.htm#class
WHAT SELF CERTIFICATION IS:
http://doa.alaska.gov/dmv/akol/cdl/commercial-requirement-self-certification.htm
WHAT A MEDICAL CARD REQUIREMENT IS:
http://doa.alaska.gov/dmv/akol/cdl/commercial-requirement-medical.htm
WHERE TO SCHEDULE HAZMAT BACKGROUND CHECK:
https://universalenroll.dhs.gov/
The following information applies to all NIT vocational programs, and any continued education programs exceeding 80 hours:
It is the applicant’s responsibility to secure funding or provide payment for tuition and any training related costs. Additional costs not included in this price are, but not limited to: drug test and physicals, transportation, room and board, child care, etc.
An applicant may apply at any time but may enter class only on specified starting dates. Classes have limited enrollment. If you have questions about our classes and course schedules, please contact us at 907-357-6400.