Commercial Driver's License Training Program
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-10-28 | - |
| 2024-11-25 | - |
Program Overview
Commercial Driver's License Training Program
Program Overview
Embark on a new career in commercial truck driving. Begin in the classroom, where you will learn about the vehicles, basic truck driving controls, pre-trip inspection, cargo handling, emergency protocols, and more. Then, on the driving range, you will practice mastering operation and control of the vehicle. Finally, take your newly acquired skills on the road, with our experienced instructors by your side guiding you through what you need to know to be successful. Upon graduation, you receive a certificate plus all the skills you need to obtain your commercial driver's license (CDL) and land an entry-level position in commercial trucking.
Program Schedule
| Start Date | End Date | CRN |
|---|---|---|
| 10/28/2024 | 11/21/2024 | #1052 |
| 11/25/2024 | 12/19/2024 | #1052 |
Job Outlook
The material presented in this Class A CDL program is designed to enable you to take and pass the Commercial Driver's License test in your state of residence. As a graduate, you will have sufficient skills and knowledge to find your first job as an entry-level tractor trailer driver with a quality carrier. We partner with many companies that have in-house training departments that provide additional training to entry-level drivers. Local employment opportunities also exist for the more capable graduates.
Job Statistics
| Occupation Title | Annual Average | Entry Level | Experienced Level | Increased Employer Demand | Philadelphia Metro Division Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $59,165.00 annually | $48,914.00 annually | $64,985.00 annually | 18.4% | 9,987 |
Sources: Center for Workforce Information & Analysis, Occupational Employment Statistics Survey (2014), US Department of Labor Occupational Employment (May 2016)
