Professional Truck Driving
The Professional Truck Driving Program at Delta Tech offers training that takes students behind-the-wheel, onto the driving range, over-the-road training, and into the classroom, preparing students for the state licensing exam and entry-level employment.
The truck driving classes students will be attending in the Professional Truck Driving Program are taught by instructors with real world experience, and will include comprehension of the state’s CDL standards, driver safety, air brakes, combination vehicles, log books, trip planning, employee and customer service relationships. Classroom training will be limited, because the Professional Truck Driving Program at Delta Tech aims to be a hands-on, interactive program teaching skills that can be applied and retained in the real world.
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Daytime and evening classes available
WHAT MAKES DTC'S PROFESSIONAL TRUCK DRIVING PROGRAM DIFFERENT?
Hands-On Focused
Receive on-the-road and behind-the-wheel training in real trucks
Accelerated Training
Earn your professional truck driving certificate in as few as 20 weeks
Experienced Instructors
All DTC truck driving instructors have real-world driving experience
Evening Classes Available
Flexible class times that work for your busy schedule
Employment Preparation
No general education courses required, students will learn the skills required for entry-level employment
Lifetime Job Placement
Career counseling & job placement assistance is available to all qualified graduates
Professional Truck Driving at Delta Technical College
Watch for an overview of truck driving training at Delta Tech.
HANDS-ON PROFESSIONAL TRUCK DRIVING PROGRAM
Weeks 1-4:
- CDL permit test preparation
- CDL endorsement preparation (doubles/triples and tankers)
- Vehicle inspection for daily operation and safe practices
- Hazardous material (hazmat) training
Weeks 5-12:
- Vehicle inspection for daily operation and safe practices
- Wellness
- Basic control of the truck
- Coupling and uncoupling
- Range maneuvers
- Road training
- Hours of service/logging
- Trip planning/map reading
- Communication
- Shipping and receiving
- Read and identify instrument control systems
- Defensive driving
- Hazard awareness
- Extreme driving conditions
Weeks 13-20:
- Vehicle inspection
- Forklift training
- Load securement/cargo handling
- Preventative maintenance
- FMCSA rules and regulations
- Weigh stations
- Transportation security
- ELDT (entry-level driver training)
- Company speakers
- Resume building
- Life on the road
- Professionalism/soft skills
- Preparation for state range and drive test
Delta Tech Certifications
- Load securement & cargo handling certification
- Preventative maintenance certification
- ELDT (entry-level driver training) certification
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Financial Assistance
DTC’s Financial Aid Team provides personalized support to students applying for federal financial aid and help with understanding all the funding options, including scholarship opportunities.
Scholarship Opportunities
DTC is here to help you attain the funding you need to take the next step in your education. DTC’s Financial Aid Team can help match you with scholarship opportunities you may qualify for.
What Are Possible Careers for Professional Truck Drivers?
Truck drivers are very important to the economy, keeping supply chains moving and transporting freight, which means that there are many options for full-time employment for those seeking a career as a truck driver. Completion of the Professional Truck Driving Program at Delta Tech can train students for a future driving a variety of vehicles in many industries.
Professional Truck Driving Vehicles Include: Flatbeds, Low Boys, Cargo Containers, Livestock Trucks, Tankers, Drop Decks, Grain Trucks, Dump Trucks, Cement Trucks, Dry Vans and Wreckers
Professional Truck Driving Industries Include: Warehouse Workers, Dock Workers, Truck Repair Technicians, Forklift Operators, Shipping I Receiving Clerks, Dispatchers and Entry Level Brokering
This career is predicted to grow by 6% from 2020 to 2030.
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PROFESSIONAL TRUCK DRIVING PROGRAM OVERVIEW
QUICK FACTS: PROFESSIONAL TRUCK DRIVING PROGRAM
- WHAT IS A TRUCK DRIVER?
A truck driver is responsible for transporting goods from one place to another. This can include anything from cars to packages, with route lengths and type of vehicle varying depending on the industry chosen. The majority of truck drivers are long-haul drivers who operate trucks with a gross vehicle weight (GVW) capacity exceeding 26,000 pounds. These drivers often cross state lines and spend significant time away from home.
- HOW MUCH DO TRUCK DRIVERS MAKE?
The median annual wage for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers was $47,130 in May 2020. *www.bls.gov
- WHAT IS THE SALARY OF A TRUCK DRIVER?
The Bureau of Labor and Statistics lists the median annual wage for heavy and tractor-trailer drivers in May 2020 as $47,130 per year.
- IN WHAT AREAS OF THE COUNTRY CAN I WORK AS A TRUCK DRIVER?
Truck drivers are needed everywhere, with some truck drivers choosing long-haul routes that take them across state lines and even to Mexico and Canada, and others, depending on the industry, driving shorter or shared routes.
- IS TRUCK DRIVING A PROFESSION IN DEMAND?
According to the U.S. BLS, heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers are predicted to experience average career growth of 6% from 2020 to 2030.
Enrollment & Outcomes
Enrollment and outcome information for all Mississippi-based campuses and the ACCSC annual reports for each program in Adobe PDF format. Please note, all programs are not offered at all campuses. For annual details, please visit our Professional Truck Driving enrollment and outcomes page.
Accreditations
- DTC is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools & Colleges (ACCSC).
- DTC is approved by the U.S. Department of Education to participate in federally-funded financial aid programs.
- Delta Tech is a member of the Commercial Vehicle Training Association (CVTA).
- Satellite Location (CDL Range): 100 Beasley Road Jackson, MS 39206
Delta Technical College is licensed by the Mississippi Commission on Proprietary Schools and College Registration, Certificate No. C-624. Licensure indicates only that minimum standards have been met; it is not an endorsement or guarantee of quality. Delta Technical College is authorized for operation as a postsecondary educational institution by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission.
Licensure indicates only that minimum standards have been met; it is not an endorsement or guarantee of quality.
Delta Technical College is authorized for operation as a postsecondary educational institution by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission.