Philadelphia Institute of Science and Technology

Commercial Trucking Operation Management

This particular program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to manage and operate commercial trucks and fleets efficiently and safely.

In addition:

  • The program typically spans one to two years, depending on the institution’s curriculum structure and the pace of the student.
  • Courses in the first year focus on building a strong foundation in commercial trucking, safety, and vehicle maintenance.
  • The second year includes more advanced courses in logistics, fleet management, and allows students to specialize in specific areas within the field.
  • The capstone project provides students with the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills to real-world transportation and fleet management challenges.

The graduates will be prepared for various roles in the commercial trucking industry, including commercial truck drivers, fleet managers, transportation and logistics coordinators, and safety compliance specialists.

Diploma in Commercial Truck Operation Management Program

Duration: 1 to 2 Years (Varies based on program structure and student pace)

Trimester 1:

TROM 100: Introduction to Commercial Trucking

  • Introduction to Commercial Trucking Industry
  • Transportation Regulations and Compliance
  • Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Preparation
  • Trucking Safety and Defensive Driving

Trimester 2:

TROMM 100:  Vehicle Operations and Maintenance

  • Commercial Truck Maintenance and Repairs
  • Trucking Technology and Telematics
  • Cargo Loading and Securement
  • Fleet Management Basics

Trimester 3:

TROML 100: Route Planning and Logistics

  • Freight and Logistics Management
  • Routing and Scheduling
  • Fuel Efficiency and Sustainability
  • Hazardous Materials Transportation (if required)

Trimester 4:

TROMS 100: Management and Specialization

  • Fleet Operations and Management
  • Transportation Law and Compliance
  • Safety Management and Compliance

Transportation Management Capstone Project

Students have to contact the school administration if they want to take extra credits or transfer credits to pursue the Diploma Certificate or Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree in their field of interest.  Students will select required number courses in each of the areas listed to meet general education requirements graduation for the A.A.S.  Some of these courses can be transferred directly from and to the university system and may be substituted for recommended courses on the outline.  Students should speak with an advisor before doing so these selective courses are required for all students.

  • Selected Communication Course (Choose two for Diploma or three for the Associate)

ENGL 100: Fundamentals of Speech

CPL    100: Career Planning  

CPL    101: Communications and Career Strategies

ENGL 101: Composition

ENGL 102: composition

  • Selected Mathematics Course (Choose two for Diploma or three for the Associate)

MATH 100:General Math

MATH 101:Intermediate Algebra

MATH 102:College Algebra

  • Selected Social Science Course (Choose two for Diploma or four for the Associate)

ECON 105:Leadership

ECON 101:Principles of Microeconomics I

ECON 102:Principles of Macroeconomics II

SOC    101:Introduction to Sociology

PSYC  101: Introduction to Psychology

HIST   101: History