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
22 day course to complete the Class A driver training.
Pre-requisites required:21 yrs of age at completion | Valid Drivers License | Clean Driving Record | DOT Physical and Negative Drug Screen
Length of Program:22 Days - Certificate
Summary of Program Requirements:21 yrs of age at completion | Valid Drivers License | Clean Driving Record | DOT Physical and Negative Drug Screen
Skills NeededDriving | Communication | Hand Eye Coordination | Stamina | Problem Solving | Mechanical
Pre-requisites required:21 yrs of age at completion | Valid Drivers License | Clean Driving Record | DOT Physical and Negative Drug Screen
Length of Program:1 Semester
Summary of Program Requirements:21 yrs of age at completion | Valid Drivers License | Clean Driving Record | DOT Physical and Negative Drug Screen
Skills NeededDriving | Communication | Hand Eye Coordination | Stamina | Problem Solving | Mechanical
The Commercial Truck Driving program is designed to prepare participants for employment in the field of transportation. The participant will learn Department of Transportation rules and regulations, Mississippi requirements for obtaining a commercial driver's license, and the operation of a semitractor-trailer. Course consists of classroom and hands-on equipment training. Employability/work maturity and basic educational skills will be taught.
Pre-requisites required:21 yrs of age | CDL Permit | Bronze level National Career Readiness Certificate | Background Check
Length of Program:8 weeks
Summary of Program Requirements:21 yrs of age | CDL Permit | Bronze level National Career Readiness Certificate | Background Check
Skills NeededDriving | Communication | Hand Eye Coordination | Stamina | Problem Solving | Mechanical
Copiah Lincoln Community College
Wesson Campus
ContactCareer, Technical & Workforce Education601-643-5101career.training@colin.edu
Ace Training Center teaches the CDL manual, mapping, log books and regulations. Students learn free style backing, interstate driving, frontage road, rual road, and intercity driving.
Pre-requisites required:21 yrs of age at completion | Valid Drivers License | Clean Driving Record | DOT Physical and Negative Drug Screen
Length of Program:Certification - 4 weeks day classes or 6 wks night classes
Summary of Program Requirements:21 yrs of age at completion | Valid Drivers License | Clean Driving Record | DOT Physical and Negative Drug Screen
Skills NeededDriving | Communication | Hand Eye Coordination | Stamina | Problem Solving | Mechanical
