ENGLISH PROFICIENCY COURSE FOR COMMERCIAL DRIVERS

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This English course aims to provide students with essential language skills for a successful truck driving career, enabling effective communication in their professional roles for confident job performance.

Improve listening and speaking abilities to foster better interactions in law enforcement and professional settings, ultimately reducing the occurrence of out-of-service roadside inspections.

Enhance understanding of industry-specific terminology for effective communication in roadside inspections.

Develop proficiency in written communication for accurate reports and documentation in trucking.

The course offers flexibility to learn at your own pace and allows you to focus on the areas where you need the most improvement. Each one is designed to cover essential aspects of the English language, from technical vocabulary to everyday situations that truck drivers may encounter on the job. In addition, the modules are structured to build your confidence in using English to handle work-related challenges in an English-speaking environment.

Course Curriculum

• Introductions and Job Vocabulary
• Workplace Scenarios and Communication
• Communication on the Road
• Weather and Road Conditions
• Fueling and Weight Stations
• Customer Service
• Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs), Hours of Service (HOS)
• Drugs and Alcohol
• Driver Fitness and Hazard Mgmt.
• Truck Maintenance and Forms
• Guide to Road Signs
• Safety and Police Interactions
• FMSCA Inspection Procedure
• Border Customs Procedures
• CVSA Scenarios