GENERAL POLICIES
NON-DISCRIMINATORY POLICY
CDL Technical & Motorcycle Driving School does not discriminate against gender, race, creed and or religion. The training courses offered by the facility are also adaptable and recommended for individuals undergoing certain rehabilitative programs.
CITY AND STATE REGULATION COMPLIANCE
The institution complies with all local, cities, county, municipal, state and federal regulations.
HANDICAP POLICY
CDL Technical & Motorcycle Driving School does not discriminate against physically disabled persons in the enrollment of students, the employment of faculty and staff, and in the operation of its courses and activities.
RELEASE OF INFORMATION & PRIVACY ACTS
CDL Technical & Motorcycle Driving School has the right to release information without consent in the following circumstances:
• Release to other institutional officials with legitimate educational interests in the information.
• Release to federal or state authorities.
• Release for the application or receipt of financial aid.
• Release to organizations conducting studies on behalf of an institution or educational agency.
• Release to accrediting agencies to carry out their function.
• Release to comply with judicial order or subpoena.
Students may ask to review their training records by a written letter addressed to the institutions’ management expressing his/her wishes to do so. A written reply will be sent to the student within three business days after receiving the request.
SUBSTANCE ABUSE POLICY
CDL Technical & Motorcycle Driving School is concerned with the ever-increasing use of alcohol and drugs by individuals in our society. The establishment intends to make sure that any such use by our students does not create risks or hazards or harm on the facility’s premises to any of our students, as well as to any school property and equipment. CDL Technical & Motorcycle Driving School policy is to see that all students are free from the use of drugs and alcohol, while on school property. A student on the property having possession of, possessing on the student’s body, transferring, selling or attempting to sell or transfer any form of drugs or alcohol during the hours between the beginning and end of the student’s classes, is guilty of misconduct and is subject to expulsion, even if this is a first offense. It is a standard of conduct for students of CDL Technical & Motorcycle Driving School to not use drugs or alcohol on our grounds.
In order to maintain this standard,CDL Technical & Motorcycle Driving School complies with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Part 382 Controlled Drug & Alcohol Use & Testing requirements.
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) adopted regulations requiring certain commercial motor vehicle operators to be tested for alcohol and drugs in order to reach the goal of an alcohol and drug-free transportation environment.
Part 382 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s alcohol and drug testing rules apply to every person and to all employers or CDL Technical & Motorcycle Driving School of such persons who operate a commercial motor vehicle in commerce in any state.
FMCSA PART 382 TESTS REQUIREMENTS
The following requirements apply to all individuals who are required to have or are obtaining a CDL for the type vehicle they plan to operate:
a) Pre-In-Vehicle Training: This test is required and negative results must be received before an employer or CDL Technical & Motorcycle Driving School allows a student/driver to perform a safety sensitive function. The pre-In-Vehicle test is only required for controlled substances (DRUG). Alcohol testing is permitted.
b) Reasonable Suspicion: This test is required when a trained instructor\supervisor\employer has reasonable suspicion to believe that the student/driver has used alcohol and or controlled substances.
c) Random: This unannounced testing is based on a random selection of students/drivers. The selection must be made by a scientifically valid method and all students/drivers covered by this rule must have an equal chance of being tested. The names of students/drivers who are selected for testing must be kept confidential until such time that the employer/school notifies the student/driver to take the test. Once the student/driver is notified, he/she must immediately proceed to the testing facility and undergo testing. Every student’s/driver’s name that is selected for testing must be returned to the selection pool so that all students/drivers have an equal chance of being selected at anytime.
d) Random alcohol:: Random alcohol testing is also required by the DOT. However, random alcohol tests can only be administered just prior to a student/driver performing a safety-sensitive function, while performing a safety-sensitive function, or just after performing a safety-sensitive function. Random controlled substances tests can be conducted at any time the student/driver is notified. A student/driver who is selected and refuses to submit to a test must follow the requirements of 49 CFR Part 40, Subpart O (SAP).
e) Post-accident: This test applies to all students/drivers who are involved in fatal crashes. The test must also be conducted on all students/drivers who are cited for moving violations arising in a crash that requires a vehicle being towed or an injury requiring medical attention away from the scene. The alcohol test must be conducted within 8 hours and the controlled substances test must be conducted within 32 hours of the crash.
f) Consequences:: A student/driver who has violated the FMCSA part 382 Controlled Drug & Alcohol Use & Testing is prohibited from performing DOT safety-sensitive duties for any employer or CDL Technical & Motorcycle Driving School until he/she completes the Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) evaluation, referral and education/treatment program set forth in 49 CFR Part 40 Subpart O, and in applicable FMCSA regulations.
CDL Technical & Motorcycle Driving School will make confidential resources for referral available to student/driver who will need to participate in a SAP program, where they can address problems associated with the misuse of alcohol and the use of controlled substances (DRUGS).
GENERAL PROCEDURES
I acknowledge that if I elect to enroll in any in-vehicle training courses offered by CDL Technical & Motorcycle Driving School, I must agree to the following:
• Must pass a DOT (FMCSA) Part 382 Controlled Substances “Drug” test prior attending school. Alcohol testing may also apply.
• Must be drug and alcohol free and agree to random drug and alcohol testing as per FMCSA (DOT) Part 382 Controlled Substances & Alcohol Use Testing requirements while attending in vehicle training at the school.
I understand that a refusal to participate in testing when so directed by CDL Technical & Motorcycle Driving School, as well as a positive test result, will result in my expulsion from attending the institution.
• A refusal or positive test result will result in a referral by CDL Technical & Motorcycle Driving School to a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) evaluation, referral, and education/treatment program set forth in 49 CFR Part 40 Subpart O, and in applicable FMCSA regulations.
• I will be prohibited from attending CDL Technical & Motorcycle Driving School for CDL training until I complete the Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) evaluation, referral, and education/treatment program set forth in 49 CFR Part 40 Subpart O, and in applicable FMCSA regulations.
STUDENT CONDUCT
It is expected that all students will act in a mature and considerate manner regarding all functions in and out of our facility during their entire enrollment period. Profane language and disrespectful behavior is considered unsatisfactory conduct and may be grounds for dismissal. A student who conducts himself or herself in a manner detrimental to CDL Technical & Motorcycle School, staff or other students will be terminated. Theft of a property from CDL Technical & Motorcycle School, other students will be also grounds for immediate termination. Of particular concern to the institution are the following areas of improper conduct, which may result in disciplinary action, including suspension or dismissal from the training course of study.
VANDALISM
Students causing damage to furniture, equipment, the building, grounds or any other property belonging to the establishment or associated with the student’s enrollment, will be held responsible for any expenses incurred by CDL Technical & Motorcycle Driving School for repairs or replacement of such items.
GAMBLING
Exchanging money is prohibited anywhere on institution property.
FREARMS AND WEAPONS
Possession or use of any type of firearms, other weapons or firecrackers by students on CDL Technical & Motorcycle Driving School or on other related property is prohibited.
SMOKING
In designated non-smoking areas and equipment, smoking is prohibited. These areas include classrooms, trucks, offices and around fueling areas.
PHYSICAL ABUSE
Student conduct, which threatens or endangers the health or safety of any person, shall result in suspension and or dismissal.
GROUNDS MAITENANCE
Students are encouraged to keep classrooms, grounds and equipment clean and in working order. No food, drinks, bottles or trash shall be used or left in authorized areas.
MOBILE PHONE USE
Students are not allowed to use their cell phones while in the vehicle training.
PROPER ATTIRE FOR CDL STUDENTS
Students should ware proper attire at all times while attending CDL Technical & Motorcycle Driving School for their training. The facility allows no open shoes or lady skirts while attending.
PROPER ATTIRE FOR MOTORCYCLE STUDENTS
Students are required to wear the following:
- Long sleeve shirt
- Long pants (no ripped pants)
- Sturdy boots that fit over the ankle (we recommended that the boot soles be made of a non slip rubber or neoprene, and the footwear should not have high heels, dangling laces or strings).
- Eye gear, sunglasses, prescription glasses, goggles and shields.
- Gloves that cover the entire hand.
- A short raincoat, rain suit or poncho is highly recommended (only if it rains).
PLEASE BE AWARE: Students not wearing the prescribed mandatory protective gear listed above will NOT be permitted to participate in the Driving skills portion of the course.
A motorcycle is NOT REQUIRED: Motorcycles will be provided at the range. Also, be aware that you are allowed to bring you own motorcycle and use if it passes instructors’ inspection.
