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 employer requirements based on driving record.

Persons 18 to 21 are prohibited by regulation from driving interstate.

For more information, contact the Department Chair or the Admissions Office.

Work-based Learning

Students will integrate classroom learning with work-based learning experience in Cooperative Education (TRKDR 199) at a supervised work site. Department Chair approval is required. Credits and grades are based on job-hours worked, work performance, and completion of the learning objectives specified in the learning contract. Concurrent enrollment in a Cooperative Education Seminar or equivalent is required.

Program Certificate