January 2021 Letter to the Editor from Dr. Laurie Borowicz
Reflecting on the last five years. Dr. Borowicz examines Kish's past, present and future.
Read MoreBecome 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.
In our truck driver training program, you will:
Classes for the Spring 2021 Semester begin in January.
Class | Day/Times | Notes |
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Illinois Class A CDL (160 HR) Night Class |
Evening classes meet for 9 weeks from 5:00-9:30, M-Th. |
The night class can be completed in 9 weeks, but may take longer depending on the student, holidays, or other factors. |
Hazardous Material, Tanker, & Double/Triple Endorsement Classes |
8 hour class. |
This 8 hour course does not include the costs for the Transportation Security Administration risk assessment finger printing and the Illinois Secretary of State written test for the Hazardous Materials, Tanker, and Doubles/Triples endorsements. |
1 hour- $45.00 Initial Assessment Fee
16 Hours - $600.00
40 Hours - $1,100.00
Designed as a refresher course for individuals who currently possess a Class “A” CDL, this course may be taken for either 16 hours or 40 hours, depending on the individual’s needs and skill level. A one-time charge of $45.00 will be made for a BTW (behind the wheel) assessment of the student. This assessment will be done to assure the student receives the proper number of course hours needed. Instruction includes Pre-Trip Inspection review, a brush-up of basic control (yard) skills, and on-the-road driving with emphasis on the double clutch technique required for testing. The training is geared specifically toward the state of Illinois Pre-Trip Inspection, the Basic Control Skills and Road tests. The licensing test will be scheduled at an Illinois motor vehicle facility at the end of the course. A tractor/trailer will be provided. Applicant must currently hold an “Air Brakes” endorsement on their license.
40 Hours - $500.00
Obtaining a CDL permit is the purpose of this five day class. The first 2 days is
devoted to permit study and preparation.
Day one includes reading and study of the General Knowledge, Combination, and Air
Brakes sections from the Illinois CDL manual.
Day 2 begins with a visual presentation of the tractor and trailer, specifically covering
those areas which pertain to questions asked on the permit tests. Practice tests are
used to further prepare for the actual permit tests.
Day 3 covers a number of topics through the use of video curriculum and question-and-answer
periods. These include: Emergency Maneuvers, Accident Procedures, Night Driving, Extreme
Weather Conditions, Hazard Perception, Backing and Driving Techniques and D.O.T. rules
and regulations.
Days 4 and 5 consist of Hours of Service and keeping logs, map reading, and trip planning.
16 Hours - $240.00
Day one of this two day course includes reading and studying the General Knowledge,
Combination, and Air Brakes sections from the Illinois CDL manual.
Day 2 begins with a visual presentation of the tractor and trailer, specifically covering
those areas which pertain to questions asked on the permit tests. Practice tests are
also used to prepare students for the actual permit tests.
16 Hours - $240.00
This course of instruction teaches the rules and regulations concerning the “Driver’s Daily Log”. Topics include correctly entering data into the log, keeping track of hours using the Monthly Summary, trip planning, and map reading.
8 Hours - $200.00
This eight hour class covers the basics needed to take and pass the State-administered written tests for Hazardous Materials, Tanker, and Doubles/Triples endorsements. Sections 7, 8 and 9 of the CDL manual will be studied and reviewed. Learning aids such as video, quizzes, and practice tests are used.
Reflecting on the last five years. Dr. Borowicz examines Kish's past, present and future.
Read MoreKishwaukee College is pleased to announce its Part-Time Student Honors List for Fall 2020. To be eligible for this honor, a student must have completed a minimum of 6 (but less than 12) semester hours of college-level courses at Kish with a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.
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