The Professional Truck Driving program is an intense course of instruction designed with the student in mind. The thirty-six (36) day program prepares students for entry-level employment in the industry. This program provides 125 hours of classroom instruction and 44 hours of behind-the-wheel driving experience.
Students take Commercial Driver License (CDL) written and driving examinations at the Department of Public Safety as a class activity. After successfully completing the program and obtaining the CDL, students will receive a certification of completion from Alvin Community College.
Professional truck driving opportunities have never been greater. There is a nationwide demand to fill an increasing need for drivers. Entry level wages average more than $32,000 annually. Many major companies hire entry-level drivers only if they have had formalized training. Alvin Community College provides formal training so graduates can pursue this new career opportunity.
Common types of truck driving jobs include:
Local
Over-the-Road
Regional/National
Short-Haul/Long-Haul/Heavy-Haul
Less-than-Truckload (LTL)
Short-Haul/Long-Haul/Heavy-Haul
Solo
Team
Owner Operator (Independent Contractor)
We assist students in setting career goals, developing resumes and improving interview skills. In addition, students are provided an opportunity to interview with recruiters from local and national freight companies. We help current and former students with the application process.
Job placement assistance is also available through the college's Career Planning and Job Placement Center and Workforce Investment Act counselors.
Seven weeks and one Saturday
Monday to Friday: 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
All course materials and books are provided for students.
The vehicles used in training are comparable to those used in the trucking industry and include tractors both conventional and cab over; nine, ten and thirteen speed transmissions; set back axles; tandem, single and Jiff lock rears axle. Trailers include 45, 48, and 53 foot dry vans and flat beds, as well as 27 and 30 foot pups and tankers. Students train on both loaded and empty trailers to experience a real world training environment.
Students meeting certain guidelines may qualify for a federal program funded by the Workforce Investment Act (WIA). If a prospective student is currently in a low-income position or has been job displaced, we can put them in contact with a representative of the proper agency to determine if that student qualifies for assistance.
Sara Bouse, Workforce Development
281.756.3790 for more information
281.756.3787 to register
cpwd@alvincollege.edu
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