Become a safe, professional truck driver to help companies transport goods and raw materials.
Businesses and the economy rely on professional truck drivers to transport goods and materials safely and in a timely manner. Truck drivers often work with manufacturing plants, distribution centers and retail facilities. They must perform inspection of their vehicles and some may even perform preventative maintenance. Depending on their specific job, some truckers are responsible for planning their routes. Truck drivers often enjoy lives of independence and financial security.
The truck driver training program allows students to:
Prerequisites: At least 18 years old, show a current Illinois Driver’s License with no outstanding or unpaid violations anywhere in the United States, meet the medical requirements of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations or prove exempt status of not being subject to the regulations, meet the employment standards of the trucking industry.
| Class | Day/Times | Notes | Course Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois Class A CDL (160 HR) |
April 22-May 21 |
Prepare to pass the Illinois Class-A commercial driver's license (CDL) test. |
TRK 060 5008 |
| Illinois Class A CDL (160 HR) |
May 28-July 8 |
Prepare to pass the Illinois Class-A commercial driver's license (CDL) test. |
TRK 060 5010 |
| Illinois Class A CDL (160 HR) |
July 15-Aug. 23 |
Prepare to pass the Illinois Class-A commercial driver's license (CDL) test. |
TRK 060 5012 |
| Illinois Class A CDL (160 HR) |
Aug. 3-Oct. 3 |
Prepare to pass the Illinois Class-A commercial driver's license (CDL) test. |
TRK 060 5014 |
| Illinois Class A CDL (160 HR) |
Oct. 8-Nov. 11 |
Prepare to pass the Illinois Class-A commercial driver's license (CDL) test. |
TRK 060 5016 |
| Illinois Class A CDL (160 HR) |
Nov. 13-Dec. 18 |
Prepare to pass the Illinois Class-A commercial driver's license (CDL) test. |
TRK 060 5018 |
For more information, please complete the Truck Driver Training Interest Form:
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