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)	Nov. 28-Dec. 22 (No class Dec. 23) 7 am-3 pm	Prepare to pass the Illinois Class-A commercial driver's license (CDL) test.	TRK 060 3003
Illinois Class A CDL (160 HR)	Jan. 18-Feb. 15 7 am-3 pm	Prepare to pass the Illinois Class-A commercial driver's license (CDL) test.	TRK 060 5001 & 5002
Illinois Class A CDL (160 HR)	Feb. 20-March 17 7 am-3 pm	Prepare to pass the Illinois Class-A commercial driver's license (CDL) test.	TRK 060 5003 & 5004
Illinois Class A CDL (160 HR)	March 27-June 1 5-9:30 pm (Night Class)	Prepare to pass the Illinois Class-A commercial driver's license (CDL) test.	TRK 060 5005
Illinois Class A CDL (160 HR)	March 27-April 24 7 am-3 pm	Prepare to pass the Illinois Class-A commercial driver's license (CDL) test.	TRK 060 5006
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

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

Truck Driver Training Interest Form

Program Details

The class prepares students to sit for the Illinois Class-A commercial driver's license exam.
Course Outline

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 program director Melissa Gallagher at mgallagher1@kish.edu to schedule a time and day to discuss the program.

The program cost is $4,000, including expenses for equipment, fees and tuition.

Funding is available through the WIOA Youth and WIOA Adult programs, for more information click on the link below:

Contact Us

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

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