Plan, Inspect, Transport & Deliver

Become a safe, professional truck driver to help companies transport goods and raw materials.

Truck Driver Training

Truck Driver training

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:

  • Train with industry professionals to learn how to drive trucks properly
  • Prepare to pass the Illinois Class-A commercial driver’s license (CDL) exam
  • Receive job placement assistance

upcoming classes

Class Day/Times Notes Course Code
Illinois Class A CDL (160 HR)

May 1-May 25
7 am-4 pm 

Prepare to pass the Illinois Class-A commercial driver's license (CDL) test. 

TRK 060 5007

Illinois Class A CDL (160 HR)

June 5-July 13
7 am-4 pm (M-Th)
(No class July 3-7)

Prepare to pass the Illinois Class-A commercial driver's license (CDL) test. 

TRK 060 1001

Illinois Class A CDL (160 HR)

July 24-Aug. 24
7 am-4 pm (M-Th)

Prepare to pass the Illinois Class-A commercial driver's license (CDL) test. 

TRK 060 1002
&
TRK 060 1003

For more information, please complete the Truck Driver Training Interest Form:

Truck Driver Training Interest Form

Program Details

Contact Us

Melissa GallagherDirector of Short-Term Training & Continuing EducationP815-825-9466Emgallagher1@kish.edu

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