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Loran St. Clair serves as a Professional Practice Instructor in the Technology, Design, and Technical Education department at Utah State University-Blanding, specializing in vocational training for heavy equipment operation and commercial trucking. His instructional role focuses on preparing students for industry certifications through hands-on courses including Advanced Trailering Techniques, Behind the Wheel, Dump and Trailering, Laws and Regulations, and Maintenance.
His educational and professional credentials include:
- General Technology AAS w/Technology Systems (Commercial Drivers License and Heavy Equipment), Utah State University-Blanding, 2020
- Heavy Equipment and Commercial Driver's License, Utah State University-Blanding, 2016
- Monticello High School, 1979
- Vice District Governors Training Program, Lions International, 2024
- Paul Barbour Lions Leadership Institute, Lions International, 2024
- USA/Canada Leadership Forum, Lions International, 2024
- Certificate of Completion of L3Harris Basic Maintenance and Operation/Scenario Builder Courses, 2019
- CDL 3rd Party Examiner, Utah Driver License Division, 2011
- Certified Professional Collector, Drug and Alcohol Testing Industry Association, 2011
- Class A Commercial Drivers License with endorsements, Utah Driver License Division, 2009
- Heavy Equipment Certification, Utah State University-Blanding
- Air Brake Adjustment Certification
- Forklift Certification, Utah State University-Blanding
Mr. St. Clair's expertise centers on practical transportation industry training, with emphasis on equipment operation safety, regulatory compliance, and vehicle maintenance. His certifications as a CDL examiner and heavy equipment specialist ensure curriculum alignment with current industry standards, particularly in dump truck operations, trailer coupling systems, and federal transportation regulations. This vocational focus directly supports workforce development in regional logistics sectors.
No formal graduate student advising or research grants are documented in his professional profile. His instructional responsibilities have remained consistent across multiple semesters since Spring 2020, indicating sustained contribution to Utah State University's technical education mission at the Blanding campus.
