LOGISTICS AND CONSTRUCTION
Commercial Truck Driver*
America needs drivers and operators today. Train now for your career as a Commercial Truck Driver.
Salary Range Potential:
$75,000+ /YEAR
Education Required:
Short-term training
Skills Needed:
Driving, Communication, Hand-Eye Coordination, Stamina, Problem-Solving, Mechanical Knowledge
Types of Employers:
Construction, Advanced Manufacturing, Shipping
Job Description
Commercial Truck Drivers play a critical role in America’s economic engine, transporting goods from one location to another. Some work in long-haul trucking with routes that may span several states. Others cover local routes that require little or no time away from home.
Commercial Equipment Operators work primarily in the construction industry, driving or operating the heavy equipment used to build roads, bridges, buildings and more. Bulldozers, excavators, loaders and forklifts are just a few examples of the equipment you may find yourself operating.
Both of these careers are in high demand for the foreseeable future. If one of these careers sounds right for you, learn more about the schools that offer the training you need to get started in your new career.
Training Opportunities
The program is a combination of classroom, hands-on-equipment training, and actual road driving. It includes fundamental instruction on safety, Department of Transportation rules and regulations, driving practices, air brakes, hazardous materials, and emergencies. Operating diesel powered vehicles, practice in performing vehicle inspections, coupling and uncoupling, maneuvering, backing, and driving a tractortrailer truck under varying road and climate conditions. Includes, loading and unloading cargo, reporting delays or accidents on the road, verifying loads against shipping records, and keeping necessary records. Also instructions in proper shifting, log books, preparing paperwork, and map reading
Pre-requisites required:Applicants must meet Jones College admission requirements.
Length of Program:1 semester
Summary of Program Requirements:Applicants must meet Jones College admission requirements.
Skills NeededDriving, Communication, Hand-Eye Coordination, Stamina, Problem-Solving, Mechanical Knowledge
Ellisville
ContactBilly Maria601-477-5440billy.miller@jcjc.edu
Randall Beets601-477-5440randall.beets@jcjc.edu
Commercial Truck Driving is an open admission program that prepares individuals to drive trucks and other commercial vehicles.
Pre-requisites required:Applicants must meet Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College admission requirements.
Length of Program:1 semester
Summary of Program Requirements:Applicants must meet Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College admission requirements.
Skills NeededDriving, Communication, Hand-Eye Coordination, Stamina, Problem-Solving, Mechanical Knowledge
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
West Harrison County Center, Perkinston, George County
Contact228-896-2536questions@mgccc.edu
This eight-week program prepares students to drive tractor trailers and other commercial vehicles. The program is a combination of classroom and actual road driving that includes Department of Transportation (DOT) rules and regulations, safety, proper shifting, log books, preparation of paperwork, map reading, and handling of cargo.
Pre-requisites required:Applicants must meet Meridian Community College admission requirements.
Length of Program:1 semester
Summary of Program Requirements:Applicants must meet Meridian Community College admission requirements.
Skills NeededDriving, Communication, Hand-Eye Coordination, Stamina, Problem-Solving, Mechanical Knowledge
Meridian
ContactJimmy Rigdon601-485-5118jimmy.rigdon@meridiancc.edu
Eric Griffin601-485-5118eric.griffin@meridiancc.edu