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 |
Program Level:
Continuing Education
Program Type:
Face-to-Face
Department:
Continuing Education
Institute:
Advanced Manufacturing & Logistics
College:
NLC, SPC
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
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Program Information
Time CommitmentCDL 156-160 Contact Hours 3-5 Week Training
CDL-B 80 Contact Hours 2 Week Training
CDL-B 96 Contact Hours 3 Week Training |
CertificationTexas 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 OutlookLearn more at the Alamo Colleges Career Coach website |