One Stop CDL Driver Training, LLC 

3000 N McColl Rd Bldg. B Ste 15, McAllen, TX 78501

 

Catalog 2023-2024

Volume I

Published (09/01/2022)

Effective (10/16/2024)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

History/Accreditation and Approvals	3
Facilities and Equipment, Administration/Faculty and Staff	4
Mission Statement, Holidays/Enrollment Periods, Fees, Tuitions, and Special Charges	5
Term Dates	6
Schedules Vacations/Hours of Operation (Office/School)	7
Admission/Enrollment Policies	8
Credit for Previous Education/Training/Experience, and Cancelation	9
Refund Policy	10
Course Information	12
Certificate/Grading Procedures	13
Progress/Probation	14
Attendance Policy	15
School Policy	16
Requirements For Graduation	17

 

HISTORY

 

Magdalena Bazan started her career as a truck driver in 1998 when she graduated top of her class at STCC. Following her graduation, STCC reached out to Magdalena to offer her a position as a CDL instructor.  Magdalena accepted the offer with the condition that she would be allowed to put her CDL to work outside of the teaching environment.  She then accepted a job at Coca Cola and gained her experience driving and maneuvering a commercial vehicle. While Magdalena enjoyed the teaching aspect of truck driving, after 8 years of teaching she decided to go over the road in the hopes of saving money to potentially start her own business.  This dream business would be one specifically geared toward Commercial Driver Training to include the academic aspect, as well as, the hands-on practice. In 2019 Magdalena made her dreams come true, she purchased one standard tractor and one trailer and set out on her new business venture. She was putting in 12-14 work hours per day for 8 months, Magdalena did well enough to expand her services to include an automatic truck and a second trailer.    In a short time, Magdalena had made a name for herself and had competitive ratings with all other already established training centers in the RGV. Eventually in order to keep up with the demand Magdalena acquired 3 additional tractors, trailers, and even contracted 2 CDL drivers to assist with the training.

 

 

ACCREDITATION AND APPROVALS

 

One Stop CDL Driver Training: Approved and Regulated by the Texas Workforce Commission, Career Schools and Colleges, Austin, Texas.

 

 

 

 

DESCRIPTION OF AVAILABLE SPACE, FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT

 

An office and classroom are located at our main office at 3000 N McColl Rd Ste B-15, McAllen, TX 78501. This property provides the best possible training environment for our students. The facility consists of approximately 840 square feet of office space containing a classroom, resource center, restrooms, and is accessible to persons with disabilities. The classroom has a large whiteboard that will be used for instruction and projection of up-to-date lessons using the latest strategies and technology in education. The over-the-road instruction is provided on the streets and freeways of the Edinburg, Tx area. Students will receive behind-the-wheel and over-the-road instruction and practice in commercial tractors and trailers of the type used by the transportation industry.  One Stop CDL will also be using text and lesson material described in each listed program. The equipment used is property of One Stop CDL and is as follows:

Trucks	Trailers
2007 International	2001 28’ Pup Trailer
2011 International	2007 28’ Pup Trailer
2012 International	2007 28’ Pup Trailer
2016 International	2008 28’ Pup Trailer
2002 Freightliner School Bus

 

Administration

Magdalena Bazan, Member/ Director/ Owner

                         Heidi Guerra, Member/Administrative Asst.

Faculty and Staff

Nathan Rodriguez…........................................................................Instructor

Class A CDL Driver, CDL Training Instructor

 

Santos Villarreal…......................................................................Instructor

                                                                 Class A CDL Driver, CDL Training Instructor

Magdalena Bazan..............................................................................Director

Class A CDL Driver, CDL Training Instructor, CDL Training Director.

 

 

MISSION STATEMENT

 

The mission of One Stop CDL Driver Training, LLC is to promote student learning through quality, career-oriented training programs in truck driving and help students achieve employment in the trucking industry. The school delivers its program at a location centered in the Lower Rio Grande Valley to meet the needs of a diverse and geographically dispersed student population.

 

FEES, TUITIONS AND/OR SPECIAL CHARGES

 

Professional Truck Driver (160 hours):

Books: $50.00

Tuition: $4,400.00

Registration: $50.00

Total Cost:   $4,500.00

 

 

HOLIDAYS TO BE OBSERVED

 

Labor Day	Martin Luther King Jr. Day	President’s Day
Columbus Day	Valentine’s Day	St. Patrick’s Day
Veterans Day	4th of July	Easter Monday
Halloween	Memorial Day	Cinco de Mayo

 

 

ENROLLMENT PERIODS

 

Enrollment periods are four calendar weeks prior to the first day of classes for each program.

 

 

BEGINNING AND ENDING DATES OF TERMS

 

Fall 2023:
Start Date:	End Date:
09/04/2023	09/29/2023
09/25/2023	10/20/2023
10/16/2023	11/10/2023
11/06/2023	12/01/2023
12/04/2023 (These 2 weeks will be	12/15/2023 used for those in need of extra help)
Spring 2024:
01/02/2024	01/26/2024
01/22/2024	02/16/2024
02/12/2024	03/08/2024
03/18/2024	04/12/2024
Summer 2024:
Start Date	End Date
04/08/2024	05/03/2024
04/29/2024	05/24/2024
05/20/2024	06/14/2024
06/10/2024	07/05/2024
07/15/2024	08/09/2024
08/05/2024	08/30/2024

 

SCHEDULED VACATION PERIODS

 

Christmas/New Year's (2 weeks off)

HOURS OF OPERATION

 

SCHOOL HOURS OF OPERATION

 

Monday: 7:00am to 5:00pm

Tuesday: 7:00am to 5:00pm

Wednesday: 7:00am to 5:00pm

Thursday: 7:00am to 5:00pm

Friday: 7:00am to 5:00pm

 

OFFICE HOURS OF OPERATION

 

Monday: 7:00am to 5:00pm

Tuesday: 7:00am to 5:00pm

Wednesday: 7:00am to 5:00pm

Thursday: 7:00am to 5:00pm

Friday: 7:00am to 5:00pm

 

DEFINITIVE CLASS SCHEDULES

Class will be held from Monday to Friday from 7:00am to 5:00pm with one hour lunch.

ADMISSION/ENROLLMENT POLICIES

Applicants must be 21 years old; have an acceptable driving record; possess a valid driver’s license and meet specific driver qualifications established by the office of motor carrier safety including a physical examination and drug test; and possess a social security card, Texas Drivers License, Birth Certificate And/Or Naturalized Card (Green card). If the student does not pass on the first attempt, the student may have one additional attempt to earn a passing score. The school director reserves the right to accept or reject applicants, in their best interest, based upon the above requirements. One Stop CDL training programs are taught in English only per Federal testing guidelines. NOTE: Applicants will be disqualified from taking the course if any of the following circumstances are present:

 

Applicants for the Professional Truck Driver must meet the following MVR requirements to enroll. Applicants must provide acceptable documentation to validate when necessary. Driver's License must be valid. The applicant cannot have any of the following (based on date of violation):

 

• DUI/DWI convictions within five years of completion date (of our CDL program). If there are 2 DUIs/DWIs the second must be 10 years back or farther from completion date.
• At fault accidents within the last year. If there are 2 accidents, the second must be at least 4 years back.
• Endangerment convictions within 2 years.
• Reckless/careless/negligent driving convictions within 2 years.
• Traffic points exceeding 4 active points on current license.

 

If any of these convictions exist or driver history criteria is not met, an employer pre-hire letter is acceptable documentation. This letter must include the student's name and be in the form of an actual letter from a valid entity (i.e., business is listed/validated, on company letterhead).

 

In addition, CDL Training: Class A Tractor Trailer students must:

1. Verify the desire to become an over the road (OTR) driver

2. Have a positive attitude

3. Provide a current DOT physical and drug screen

CREDIT FOR PREVIOUS EDUCATION, TRAINING, OR EXPERIENCE

CDL Training is considered a standalone course; Therefore, Transfer of credit hours from other schools, colleges, or Universities is not applicable.

 

CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICIES

 

CANCELLATION POLICY

 

A full refund will be made to any student who cancels the enrollment contract within 72 hours (until midnight of the third day excluding Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays) after the enrollment contract is signed.  A full refund will also be made to any student who cancels enrollment within the student’s first three scheduled class days, except that the school may retain not more than $100 in any administrative fees charged, as well as items of extra expense that are necessary for the portion of the program attended and stated separately on the enrollment agreement.

 

REFUND POLICY

 

• Refund computations will be based on scheduled course time of classes through the last documented day of an academically related activity.  Leaves of absence, suspensions and school holidays will not be counted as part of the scheduled class attendance. 

 

• The effective date of termination for refund purposes will be the earliest of the following:

 

• the date of termination, if the student is terminated by the school;

 

• the date of receipt of written notice from the student; or

 

• ten school days following the last date of attendance.

 

• If tuition and fees are collected in advance of entrance, and if after expiration of the 72-hour cancellation privilege the student does not enter school, not more than $100 in any administrative fees charged shall be retained by the school for the entire residence program or synchronous distance education course.

 

• If a student enters a residence or synchronous distance education program and withdraws or is otherwise terminated, the school or college may retain not more than $100 in administrative fees charged for the entire program.  The minimum refund of the remaining tuition and fees will be the prorated portion of tuition, fees, and other charges that the number of hours remaining in the portion of the course or program for which the student has been charged after the effective date of termination bears to the total number of hours in the portion of the course or program for which the student has been charged, except that a student may not collect a refund if the student has completed 75 percent or more of the total number of hours in the portion of the program for which the student has been charged on the effective date of termination.  (More simply, the refund is based on the precise number of course hours the student has paid for, but not yet used, at the point of termination, up to the 75% completion mark, after which no refund is due.)

 

• Refunds for items of extra expense to the student, such as books, tools, or other supplies are to be handled separately from refund of tuition and other academic fees.  The student will not be required to purchase instructional supplies, training materials and tools until such time as these materials are required.  Once these materials are purchased, no refund will be made.  For full refunds, the school can withhold costs for these types of items from the refund as long as they were necessary for the portion of the program attended and separately stated in the enrollment agreement. Any such items not required for the portion of the program attended must be included in the refund.

 

• A student who withdraws for a reason unrelated to the student’s academic status after the 75 percent completion mark and requests a grade at the time of withdrawal shall be given a grade of “incomplete” and permitted to re-enroll in the course or program during the 12-month period following the date the student withdrew without payment of additional tuition for that portion of the course or program.

 

• A full refund of all tuition and fees is due and refundable in each of the following cases:

 

• an enrollee is not accepted by the school;

 

• if the course of instruction is discontinued by the school and this prevents the student from completing the course; or

 

• if the student's enrollment was procured as a result of any misrepresentation in advertising, promotional materials of the school, or representations by the owner or representatives of the school.

 

A full or partial refund may also be due in other circumstances of program deficiencies or violations of requirements for career schools and colleges.

 

Refund Policy for Students Called to Active Military Service

A student of the school or college who withdraws from the school or college as a result of the student being called to active duty in a military service of the United States or the Texas National Guard may elect one of the following options for each program in which the student is enrolled:

 

• if tuition and fees are collected in advance of the withdrawal, a pro rata refund of any tuition, fees, or other charges paid by the student for the program and a cancellation of any unpaid tuition, fees, or other charges owed by the student for the portion of the program the student does not complete following withdrawal;

 

• a grade of incomplete with the designation "withdrawn-military" for the courses in the program, other than courses for which the student has previously received a grade on the student's transcript, and the right to re-enroll in the program, or a substantially equivalent program if that program is no longer available, not later than the first anniversary of the date the student is discharged from active military duty without payment of additional tuition, fees, or other charges for the program other than any previously unpaid balance of the original tuition, fees, and charges for books for the program; or

 

• the assignment of an appropriate final grade or credit for the courses in the program, but only if the instructor or instructors of the program determine that the student has:

 

 

• satisfactorily completed at least 90 percent of the required coursework for the program; and
• demonstrated sufficient mastery of the program material to receive credit for completing the program.

 

The payment of refunds will be totally completed such that the refund instrument has been negotiated or credited into the proper account(s) within 60 days after the effective date of termination.

 

COURSE

Professional Truck Driver

OBJECTIVE /PURPOSE OF COURSE:

The following curriculum outline for the 160-hour Professional Truck Driver training program is designed to ensure that each student receives quality up-to-date complete training. The outline will ensure that all students are taught the same way. The training program consists of three distinct parts: pre-trip inspection, range training, and behind the wheel training.  At the end of the course the student will know/understand:

a. regulating agencies                                            m. extreme driving conditions

b. commercial motor vehicles control systems     n. hazard awareness            

c. hours of service                                                 o. emergency maneuvers       

d. vehicle inspections                                            p. skid control      

e. basic controls shifting                                       q. accident procedures       

f. backing                                                               r. sliding fifth wheels & tandem axles

g. coupling and uncoupling                                   s. special rigs

h. visual search                                                      t. preventive maintenance

i. communication                                                   u. recognizing & reporting malfunctions

j. space management                                              v. handling cargo & documentation

k. speed moment                                                    w. personal health & safety

l. night driving                                                                x. trip planning

 

Subject #	Subject Title	Lecture	Lab	Externship	Total
101a	Theory	40 hours	00	00	40
101b	Range	00	40 hours	00	40
101c	BTW Driving	00	80 hours	00	80
	Total Clock Hours:	40	120	00	160

 

Some of the job titles stunts are training for include:

Freight Hauler, Flatbed Hauler, Tanker Hauler, Refrigerated Hauler, Hotshot Haulers, Dump Truck Drivers and Auto Haulers.

LENGTH OF TIME IN WEEKS REQUIRED FOR COMPLETION OF THE COURSE

The CDL Class A training program is a 4-week course.

 

TYPE OF CERTIFICATE, DIPLOMA, OR DEGREE AWARDED

 

Students that complete the course will receive a certificate of completion.

 

A SYNOPSIS OF EACH SUBJECT OFFERED

49.0205.00 Professional Truck Driver

SUBJECT HOURS:

• 160 hours
• 101a Theory - 40 theory lecture hours
• 101b Range - 40 Range hours
• 101c Behind The Wheel – 80 Lab Hours

PREREQUISITES:

101a Theory – 40 contact hours

No prerequisite required

Covers pre-trip inspection preparation topics. The section includes orientation, theory, familiarization, Federal Motor Carrier safety regulations, examinations, pre- and post-instruction, and full interior and exterior pre-trip inspection practice.

101b Range – 40 contact hours

Prerequisite:  101a Theory

This includes straight line backing, measured stops, measured turns, offset parking, parallel parking and more emphasis on pre-trip inspection.

101c Behind the Wheel – 80 lab hours

Prerequisite:  101b Range

Street Driving is the behind the wheel training portion. This section will cover all aspects of safe driving and vehicle control. It will cover a wide range of situations in city traffic. The objective of this section is to make sure that each graduate has received sufficient training to make them qualified and efficient and prepares them for State Licensing. Students need to log 40 observation hours, 40 Hrs. in range skills and 40 driving hours.

Human Trafficking- The Office of the Attorney General of Texas created the film “Be the One” about preventing, recognizing and reporting human trafficking.  All students will be required to view this 52minute documentary film as part of their training.  A class discussion regarding the content of the video will follow.  The video can be located on the Texas Health & Human Services website at the following web address:

https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/safety/texas-human-trafficking-resource-center

Human trafficking is a media buzz word that often conjures images of brothels in Thailand or confusion with the ongoing immigration debate. This innovative digital training tool cuts through the confusion, arms the viewer with an understanding of what human trafficking is and is not, and helps them recognize that this is a Texas problem with Texas buyers, sellers, and victims. It refocuses our attention on adults and children who are regularly exploited but are unlikely to self-identify as victims or seek help. This video walks the audience through actual cases prosecuted in the state of Texas, identifies the tools of traffickers and how they are typically utilized to obtain and maintain victims, and equips viewers with red flags and a reporting protocol. Most of all, it challenges Texans to change the culture in which we live from one that identifies with and honors perpetrators to one that provides safety, security, and genuine reintegration for the survivors of trafficking.

 

GRADING AND MARKING SYSTEM USED

All grades are based on the numerical system students are graded on: written examinations, field tests, driving sessions, methodology, and attitude.

Grading Scale:

A= 90-100

B= 80-89

C= 70-79

D= 60-69

F= Below 60

Driving and other practical skills are graded on a Pass/Fail system. Minimum standards for successful completion require that a student maintain an 80 percent (B average) or higher cumulative grade average in all areas of training. Additional help is provided to slower learners in individual situations.

SATISFACTORY PROGRESS AND ACADEMIC PROBATION

All students at this school are required to maintain satisfactory progress toward the completion of their program of study. Students must maintain progress that will lead to completion of the program within the length of the course.

A cumulative grade average of at least 70% (OR C OR 2.0) is required for the student to receive the course certificate.    A student who is not making satisfactory progress at the midpoint will be placed on academic probation for the remainder of the progress evaluation period. The school Director will counsel the student placed on probation prior to the student returning to class. The date, action taken, and terms of probation will be clearly indicated in the student's permanent file.  If the student does not achieve satisfactory progress by the end of the probationary period, the student's enrollment will be terminated.

 

A student whose enrollment was terminated for unsatisfactory progress may re-enroll after a minimum of one progress evaluation period. Such reenrollment does not circumvent the approved refund policy.  A student who returns after termination of enrollment for unsatisfactory progress will be placed on academic probation for the next grading period. The student will be advised of this action, and it will be documented in the student's file. If the student does not demonstrate satisfactory progress at the end of this probationary period, the student's enrollment will be terminated.

 

Progress will be evaluated at the end of classes for each subject (3 to 10 days depending on the subject). Written numeric grade reports for each subject will be provided to students by the second school day after the completion of classes for the subject. Grade reports will also be provided to a student's sponsors if applicable (ex: VA, WIA, TAA).

 

 

INCOMPLETES 

 

Students are expected to contact the school when absent (or give notice in advance of a planned absence) to ensure make-up work eligibility and schedule the make-up work. Students are responsible for completing any assignments they missed during their absence. Work eligible for make-up are tests, range, and homework. The student must submit the notice for make-up work missed due to absence no later than the next class day after returning from the absence. All makeup work must be completed within 2 weeks from the date the make-up work was assigned.

 

WITHDRAWAL

 

Students who want to withdraw from our course must complete the following:

 

• Submit a written notification to the Director of the Academy that explains the reason for wanting to withdraw. The students will also have the chance to meet with the Director to identify any possible solutions that can be attained. 

 

Students who are obligated for the full tuition may request a grade of “incomplete” if the student withdraws for an appropriate reason unrelated to the students' academic status. A student who received a grade of incomplete may re-enroll in the program during the 12-Month period following the date the student withdraws and completes the incomplete subjects without payment of additional tuition for that portion of the course.

 

ATTENDANCE POLICY

 

If a student is absent for 10 consecutive school days or more than 25% of scheduled course time for the course, whichever is less, the student's enrollment in the course will be terminated. 

 

A student whose enrollment was terminated for violation of the attendance policy may not re-enroll before the start of the next progress evaluation period.  This provision does not circumvent the approved refund policy.

 

Tardy and Partial Absence Policy

Students are marked tardy when they fail to arrive to class or yard before our scheduled session begins. Partial absence is recorded when a student leaves class early, regardless of the reason. Tardis and Partial days of absence are documented every time an infraction occurs and will become part of the student's permanent record.

 

Leaves of Absence

The school director may grant a leave of absence after determining that good cause is shown.  A student may have no more than two leaves of absence in a 12-month calendar period and may be on leave of absence no more than 30 calendar days during that 12-month calendar period.  School attendance records will clearly define the dates of the student's leave of absence. A written statement of the reason(s) leave of absence was granted, signed by both the student and the school director indicating approval, will be placed in the student's permanent file.  A student's enrollment in the program will be terminated if the student fails to return as scheduled from an approved leave of absence.

 

MAKE-UP WORK

No more than 5% of the total course time hours for a course may be made up.  Make-up work shall:

(1) be supervised by an instructor approved for the class being made up;

(2) require the student to demonstrate substantially the same level of knowledge or competence expected of a student who attended the scheduled class session;

(3) be completed within two weeks of the end of the grading period during which the absence occurred;

(4) be documented by the school as being completed, recording the date, time, duration of the make-up session, and the name of the supervising instructor; and

(5) be signed and dated by the student to acknowledge the make-up session.

SCHOOL POLICY

Student Conduct

Students shall always conduct themselves in an exemplary manner, both in and out of school. A student may be dismissed or put on probation for:

• Students must respect fellow students, faculty, and staff.
• Students will not engage in cheating or any unsatisfactory behavior.
• Students will attend all scheduled classes on time and wear proper dress code attire.
• Students should not be under the influence of, or in the possession of, alcohol or illegal drugs of any kind.
• Students shall not operate equipment in such a manner that life or property is endangered.
• Insubordination and/or intolerable conduct. Students will refrain from using vulgar language on school grounds.   
• Students will not participate in gambling of any kind on school property.
• Willful abuse of school equipment or property.
• Excessive absenteeism.
• Students may not remove any books, material, or equipment from school property.
• Students must keep the work area clean and prepared for the next class.
• Failure to make payments on due dates.

Students may be terminated/dismissed for violation of policies as listed in this catalog to include:

• not maintaining satisfactory academic progress
• excessive absences and/or Tardis
• Conduct detrimental to the school, staff and fellow students.
• failure to complete financial obligations to the school.

 

In all cases, tuition and fees will be charged according to the approved refund policy.

 

Re-Admission Policy

 

Students who have been dismissed or terminated from school due to conduct violations may be considered for readmission after a minimum of one progress evaluation period since the date of dismissal or termination.  Students must complete the readmission application process and provide documentation of their conduct rehabilitation efforts.  The readmission committee will review each application on a case-by-case basis and may require additional documentation or interviews with the student.

 

REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION

The candidate for the certificate must:

• Have successfully completed the minimum requirements for the certificate.
• Earn a cumulative grade average of at least 70% in each area of training.
• Be free from all indebtedness to the school or have made satisfactory arrangements for the payment of tuition and fees.

 

Placement Services

Job placement assistance is available at no charge for all students who are awarded their Class A CDL. Job notices from businesses seeking qualified Drivers are posted on the bulletin board and on One Stop CDL’s Facebook page. One Stop CDL is in collaboration with multiple trucking companies that often contact One Stop in search of qualified drivers who have completed their course work and obtained their CDL with One Stop CDL.  The following are some potential employers:

• Penske Truck Leasing – Pharr, TX
• Truck Warrior Local – Pharr, TX
• Swift Transportation
• U.S. Express
• Prime, Inc.
• CRST
• C.R. England Trucking
• Schneider
• Spirit Truck Lines- San Juan Tx
• Up Trucking- Hidalgo Tx

 

Student Complaints

Grievance Procedure

 

A student who has a concern about a school-related issue is encouraged to meet with the school director, Magdalena Bazan, to find resolution. If resolution does not meet student's satisfaction through the meeting, the student can file a formal complaint in writing with The Texas Workforce Commission who will formally investigate the complaint, take appropriate action, and provide a written response to the student. Note: a conference with the director is not required before a student files a formal written complaint to TWC:

 

Texas Workforce Commission

Career Schools and Colleges, Room 226T

101 East 15^th Street

Austin, Texas 78778-0001

Phone: (512) 936-6959

http://csc.twc.state.tx.us/

True and Correct Statement

 

 

I hereby certify that the statements and information in this catalog are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.

 

 

_____________________________

SIGNED BY DIRECTOR OR OWNER