CDL Training Services

CDL Theory Classes

Theory

Superior Truck Driving Academy will provide you classroom knowledge instruction on the operation of a Commercial Motor Vehicle  by a highly experienced and licensed instructor through lectures, demonstrations, audio-visual presentations, and our state-of-the-art  L3 Harris TRANSIM™ Truck Driving Simulator. Incorporating simulation-based training allows SuperiorTDA to expose our student drivers to various challenging and hazardous scenarios in a controlled setting.

Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) regulations require that all entry-level drivers of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) receive training from a provider listed on FMCSA’s Training Provider Registry.Our instructors provide Entry Level Driver Training using FMCSA approved curriculum from J. J. Keller®  We incorporate observation of vehicle control skills and an introduction to Pre Trip inspection.

The S.M.A.R.T. CDL Defensive Driving Course is included in the price of your tuition.The “S.M.A.R.T.” method, which stands for Scan, Measure risk, Anticipate action, Reach a decision, and Trust your decision stresses hazard identification, active assessment, and measuring risk factors to improve driver perception and reaction time. The S.M.A.R.T. method, combined with fundamental speed and space management skills, helps keep our drivers safe on the road.

Hands On CDL Instruction

CLASS A

Our Class A Commercial Driver License Training includes Entry Level Driver Training,Commercial Learner Permit Preparation & S.M.A.R.T. CDL Defensive Driving Course.(THEORY)

Superior TDA will provide you in depth and intensive demonstration & training in how to properly perform a Pre- Trip Inspection, both Inside the cab and the entire external truck and trailer. Our Pre- Trip has been written to easily understand and execute a full Pre Trip Inspection during your Commercial Driver License Exam. All of our late model Trucks and Trailers are the same make and model. You will train in the truck and trailer you will test in.

Our Class A CDL Training Course includes behind the wheel range and road instruction.Our experienced instructors will teach exercises related to basic vehicle control skills and mastery of basic maneuvers on a manual ten speed transmission. Our training has been developed to break down the maneuvers into easy to understand steps.Our Instructors are able to provide you the Superior Training Experience by keeping training groups at a ratio of 5 students per instructor.

Drive Instructors with decades of real world driving experience will give you detailed instruction on a manual ten speed transmission Including: Upshifting, Downshifting, Clutch Control, Observation, Left Turns, Right Turns, Lane Changes, Curves at Highway Speeds, and Entry and Exit on the Interstate. Our Instructors will provide you the skills needed to pass the drive portion of the CDL Exam as well as prepare you for your career in the trucking industry.

With the addition of our L3 Harris TRANSIM™ Truck Driving simulator, we are currently the only school in the state able to offer defensive driving, fuel management, driving in bad weather conditions, rollover prevention, emergency maneuvers, and more. This allows our students to train in situations not encountered during driver training on city streets.

*Driver Trainees who have already completed Entry Level Driver Training and have their permit can begin training following enrollment and acceptance into our Class A CDLTraining Course.

CDL Refresher Instructor

ADVANCED REFRESHER

Our Refresher course was developed for Commercial Driver License holders and is designed to reduce collisions, improve safety on the road, and minimize insurance costs.

This convenient program offers customized CDL training to bring current and former truck drivers “up to speed” on various aspects of the profession. This includes hands-on driving time behind the wheel of a semi tractor-trailer. CDL Refresher courses can be customized to meet the specific needs of each student.

Superior Truck Driving Academy Test Truck

TEST TRUCK RENTAL

Whether you are looking to remove a restriction or take your first CDL Exam, Superior Truck Driving Academy offers convenient test truck rental. Training is provided by our highly experienced instructors to allow you to become familiar with the tractor trailer you will be using. Training is customized to meet your specific needs.

Superior TDA will assist you in scheduling a CDL Exam at Service Oklahoma and customize training around your exam date.

Driver Practicing On Simulator

DRIVING SIMULATOR TRAINING SESSIONS

Schedule your private training session on our TRANSIM™ truck driving Simulator Today! Sessions are available in 1-hour blocks or can be added to our Test Truck Rental package or Refresher Course.

We can record operator reactions and response times and provide after-action reviews that point out areas for improvement. The simulator-based training approach improves critical driving skills, enhances decision making abilities and increases overall safety.

Simulation based training is new, state-of-the-art experiential technology. A fully customizable, progressively difficult skill development path developed by our highly trained instructors can improve defensive driving and will help hone your decision making skills. This training will allow you to practice responses to dangerous situations in a safe and controlled environment.

Entry Level CDL Applicant

HAZMAT Endorsement: Entry Level Driver Training

Drivers or Driver Trainees wishing to obtain a hazmat endorsement for the first time must complete specific theory instruction prior to taking the required knowledge test. This training must be provided by a school or entity listed on the FMCSA’s Training Provider Registry (TPR). Superior TDA’s Hazmat Entry level driver Training is instructor taught in our state-of-the-art classroom. Our curriculum includes:

  • Basic Introductory and Operational Hazardous Materials Requirements
  • Reporting Hazardous Materials Crashes and Releases
  • Tunnels and Railroad Highway Grade Crossing Requirements
  • Loading and Unloading Hazardous Materials
  • Hazardous Materials on Passenger Vehicles
  • Bulk Packages • Operating Emergency Equipment
  • Emergency Response Procedures
  • Engine Fueling
  • Tire Check • Routes and Route Planning
  • Hazardous Materials Safety Permits
Commercial Truck Inspection

Corporate Training Packages

With our intensive, high level training we can provide your employees with their Class A CDL and get them back to work quickly!

With Simulation based training Superior TDA can customize a training package to fit your company’s driver related needs. Options are flexible and applicable to drivers who operate a variety of vehicle types, in a variety of work conditions.Scenarios can be designed to address learning objectives relevant to your department and individual employees.

Superior TDA also offers defensive driving techniques to include: visual search, communication, space management, and speed management, distracted driving, close quarters maneuvering, negotiating intersections, rollover prevention, fuel management, driving in Adverse Conditions, Emergency Maneuvers and even Pre Trip Inspections.

Get your drivers trained in the“S.M.A.R.T.” decision driving method, which stands for Scan, Measure risk, Anticipate action, Reach a decision, and Trust your decision. The S.M.A.R.T. method, combined with fundamental speed and space management skills, helps drivers stay safe on the road.This Defensive Driving Course could lower your insurance rates.Check with your insurance carrier today!

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