TRK 1020 - Map Reading

Clock Hours: 6

Delivery Mode
on-ground

Course Description:
This course is designed to equip the student with the necessary skills to plan routes that optimize time, fuel, and to maintain compliance with federal/state/local travel restrictions.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of and/or competency in:

Route planning from one point to another that is optimal in terms of travel time, fuel costs, potential hazards, and federal/state/local travel restrictions
Securing permits required by the nature of the vehicle, its cargo, and the route to be traveled
Planning for layover time when transporting hazardous materials
Map reading skills
Estimating travel time and planning rest stops and layovers
Estimating fuel consumption and planning fuel stops
Estimating expense money and obtaining funds or credit cards
Understand the pros and cons of Global Positioning System (GPS)/trip routing software.