Program Description

Students who complete the Truck Driving (TRKDR) program are prepared to acquire Commercial Licenses which make them eligible to accept positions as semi-truck drivers.

The student will, through classroom study and hands-on experience, learn the skills needed to be a semi-truck driver. The student will learn to drive and maintain a semi-truck, to properly load and tie down loads, to prepare reports, and to work with customers, fellow employees, and employers. Students will be expected to become skilled, courteous drivers who treat the equipment, fellow employees, and those with whom they share the road with respect.

Entry into the Program

Please apply to the Admissions Office. Students may enter the program at the beginning of any quarter. In order to be accepted into the program, students must pass the Department of Transportation physical examination, including drug-screening requirements, as per state regulations, which include random drug screening. Students must have a valid operator’s license and must be able to meet employers’ requirements based on driving record.

Persons 18 to 21 are prohibited by regulation from driving interstate, so students in these age groups should be aware of limitations on their job opportunities. For more information, contact the Department Chair or the Admissions Office.