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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
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.
upcoming classes
| Class | Day/Times | Notes | Course Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois Class A CDL (160 HR) |
Jan. 8-Feb. 7 |
Prepare to pass the Illinois Class-A commercial driver's license (CDL) test. |
TRK 060 5001 |
| Illinois Class A CDL (160 HR) |
Feb. 12-March 11 |
Prepare to pass the Illinois Class-A commercial driver's license (CDL) test. |
TRK 060 5003 |
For more information, please complete the Truck Driver Training Interest Form:
Program Details
- The class prepares students to sit for the Illinois Class-A commercial driver's license exam.
- Trucking jobs include school bus drivers, city transit drivers, package delivery carriers, dispatchers or over-the-road (OTR) drivers, among other possibilities.
- Learn through classroom lecture and hands-on training.
- The class is a blend of lecture along with learning in the yard and on the road.
- Interested applicants should fill out the Truck Driver Training Interest form. For additional questions, email Associate Vice President of College Relations LaCretia Konan at lkonan1@kish.edu to schedule a time and day to discuss the program.
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