Transportation & Logistics


Transportation and Logistics prepare individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to succeed in automotive and logistic careers.

Automotive Technology programs prepare individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain all types of automobiles. Curriculum includes instruction in brake systems, electrical systems, engine performance, engine repair, suspension and steering, automatic and manual transmissions and drive trains, and heating and air conditioning systems. Hybrid and alternative fuel vehicle systems may also be covered.

Commercial Truck Driving training programs prepare individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to drive trucks and buses, delivery vehicles, for-hire vehicles and other commercial vehicles, or to instruct commercial vehicle operators. Curriculum includes instruction in operating gas, diesel, or electrically-powered vehicles; loading and unloading cargo or passengers; reporting delays or accidents on the road; verifying load against shipping papers; arranging transportation for personnel; and keeping records of receipts and fares. Graduates should be prepared to take the requisite CDL skills exam.

The Diesel Equipment Technology program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students for careers in the diesel equipment service and repair profession. Learning opportunities enable students to develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of truck, heavy equipment, marine systems, or emergency power generator repair theory and practical application necessary for successful employment depending on the specialization area a student chooses to complete. Program graduates receive a credential that qualifies them as entry level diesel equipment technicians in truck shops, ag equipment shops, and earthmoving equipment dealers.

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Automotive Technology
Commercial Truck Driving
Diesel Equipment Technology
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