Technical Diploma│1 Year│9 Credits│Horicon Regional Center│Not Eligible for Financial Aid
Estimated salary range: $41,486 – $57,718
Truck Driving Program
Hit the Road Toward a Career That Takes You Places
Prepare for a career as a professional truck driver with comprehensive training in both local and over-the-road driving. Develop the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to safely operate a Class A commercial vehicle and navigate a variety of driving, delivery and road conditions.
Through a combination of classroom instruction and extensive hands-on training, you’ll learn how to safely maneuver a semi tractor-trailer in a variety of situations.
Practice backing, turning and positioning a vehicle in tight spaces, navigating narrow areas and safely approaching loading docks and delivery locations. You’ll also learn essential safety procedures, vehicle inspection practices and the responsibilities of operating a commercial truck.
Build the practical skills and confidence needed to pursue opportunities in the trucking industry and get on the road toward a rewarding career as a professional truck driver.
Program Outcomes
- Perform basic truck driving operations.
- Adhere to safe truck driving operating procedures.
- Explain advanced operating practices.
- Explain vehicle systems and reporting malfunctions.
- Comply with non-driving activities.
Jobs
Career opportunities include, but are not limited to, the following jobs:
- Over-the-Road (OTR) Truck Driver
- Local Truck Driver
- Regional Truck Driver
- Class A Commercial Driver
- Freight and Delivery Driver
- Tractor-Trailer Driver
- Heavy Truck Driver
- Transportation and Logistics Driver
- Private Fleet Driver
- Specialized Freight Driver
Estimated Salary Range
Average annual salaries for local workers in this career field range from $41,486 (entry level) to $57,718 (experienced worker).
Salary range estimates are based on wages for related occupations in the Moraine Park District as reported by Lightcast. Individual wages vary based on experience, industry, location and specific job requirements.
Moraine Park’s admissions starts with the online application. The admissions steps and financial aid process can take 4-5 weeks for some programs, so plan ahead.
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This program also requires:
- Students must have a federal medical card. They must visit a DOT physician and pass a health screening to get the card.
- Students have to pass a background check at the DMV to get a Commercial Learner’s‘ Permit.
Several factors influence the total cost of your degree, including enrollment fees, the number of credits required, textbooks and equipment. Financial aid can assist with those costs.
High school dual credit provides high school students the opportunity to earn college credit while in high school, without leaving their high school classroom. The courses are taught by certified high school instructors using technical college curriculum, grading policies and textbooks.
Has previous life experience already helped you build knowledge and skills applicable to your studies? Applying previously earned credits to a program of study can save you both time spent in the classroom and money spent on tuition and fees.
Transferring here is easy! You can transfer in prior college work by submitting official college transcripts or get a free transcript review.
Financial Aid is provided to aid eligible associate degree and technical diploma programs with 28 credits or more. Processing can take 6-8 weeks after a student’s completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is received.
Financial Aid is available for associate degree and technical diploma programs (those that are 2 semesters in length and typically with 28 credits or more). Processing can take 4-5 weeks after a student’s completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is received. Visit the Financial Aid page to learn more.
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