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Professional Truck Driver

Drive a tractor-trailer combination or a truck with a capacity of at least 26,001 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). May be required to unload truck. Requires commercial drivers' license. Includes tow truck drivers.

Jobs available locally

18,555

Demand Locally

+2 %

Annual Wage Range

$30,000 – $87,092

Drive a light vehicle, such as a truck or van, with a capacity of less than 26,001 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), primarily to pick up merchandise or packages from a distribution center and deliver. May load and unload vehicle.

Jobs available locally

6,463

Demand Locally

+3 %

Annual Wage Range

$25,387 – $76,761

Drive truck or other vehicle over established routes or within an established territory and sell or deliver goods, such as food products, including restaurant take-out items, or pick up or deliver items such as commercial laundry. May also take orders, collect payment, or stock merchandise at point of delivery.

Jobs available locally

5,738

Demand Locally

+2 %

Annual Wage Range

$17,962 – $52,563

What is the Professional Truck Driver (CDL) program?

Your road to the future! Our CDL training programs are designed to teach individuals the necessary skills and knowledge to become professional truck drivers. Drive large commercial vehicles like trucks, buses, and other heavy vehicles.

We've teamed up with respected training vendors to ensure you receive cutting-edge instruction, from classroom learning to behind-the-wheel practice. Our flexible learning options include day, evening, and weekend training schedules to help you achieve your career goals on your terms. With our job placement support, you’ll have a head start in finding the right career opportunities once you’re certified.

Which program is for you?

Class A CDL allows you to drive:
Combination Vehicles (tractor-trailers, semi-trucks)
Flatbed Trucks
Tanker Trucks
Double and Triple Trailers
Refrigerated Trailers (reefer trucks)
Class B CDL allows you to drive:
Straight Trucks (like a box truck, dump truck, or delivery truck)
Buses (school buses, city buses)
Tanker Trucks (if the vehicle is not a combination)
Large Delivery Trucks

Additional Endorsements:
Passenger Endorsement (P) + (S) Allows you to drive vehicles with 16+ passengers, including school buses.

Courses 

  • Professional Truck Driver - CVOP 1013
  • CDL Refresher Program - CVOP 1015
  • CDL-B Endorsement (P) Passenger – CVOP 1011
  • CDL-B Endorsement (P) Passenger & Endorsement (S) School Bus – CVOP 1011 and CVOP 2000

 

Program Information

Time Commitment

CDL 156-160 Contact Hours

3-5 Week Training

 

CDL-B 80 Contact Hours

2 Week Training

 

CDL-B 96 Contact Hours

3 Week Training

Certification

Texas Class A Commercial Driver License

 

Texas Class B Commercial Driver License

Endorsement (P) Passenger

 

Texas Class B Commercial Driver License

Endorsement (P) Passenger +

Endorsement (S) School Bus

Career Outlook

Learn more at the Alamo Colleges Career Coach website

View CE Schedule 

 
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One or more of these programs are approved Ready to Work programs. Find out if you’re eligible to receive free tuition and job placement services that will enable you to secure an in-demand career. 

More Information

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Financial Aid Resources

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WIOA

 
 

Grant funding is available for CDL Training!

Eligibility includes Active Duty, Reservists, Veterans, and spouses!!
Five-week training program. Classes begin every two weeks with both CLP and Texas Skills exams provided in-house.

 

Contact Information

CE Registration

Phone: 210-212-5266 (Option 4)
Email: dst-ceregister@tamilfolksongs.com
Campus: Alamo Colleges Center of Excellence for Student Success (ACCESS) Building

 

 

CE Program Information

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HB 1508 Licensing Requirement

 
This program may lead to an occupational license for which a prior criminal history may make a student ineligible.
 
For more information, please visit:tamilfolksongs.com/hb1508