Professional Truck Driving
Are you interested in a career as a truck driver? DTC’s Professional Truck Driving Program in Mississippi offers hands-on training that takes you behind-the-wheel, onto the driving range, over-the-road training, and into the classroom. Get the training you need to start a new career as a truck driver!
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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
DTC’s has two truck driving schools in Mississippi: 1) Horn Lake, MS campus and 2) Ridgeland, MS campus. All of DTC’s truck driving classes are taught by instructors with real-world experience. You will receive the training you need to start a career in professional truck driving, including comprehension of the Mississippi’s CDL standards, driver safety, air brakes, combination vehicles, log books, trip planning, employee and customer service relationships. The Professional Truck Driving Program at DTC focuses on hands-on, interactive instruction to teach you the skills you need to be successful in the trucking industry. If you’re ready to take the first step toward a truck driver career path, DTC is here to help.
HANDS-ON PROFESSIONAL TRUCK DRIVING TRAINING
Become a career truck driver with hands-on training from DTC! The Professional Truck Driving Program includes:
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
DTC Certifications
- Load securement & cargo handling certification
- Preventative maintenance certification
- ELDT (entry-level driver training) certification
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Ready to learn more about DTC’s hands-on training programs? Give us a call or fill out the form to get more information.
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.
Is Truck Driving a Good Career?
Professional truck driving may be a great option for you if you’re looking for a career that can offer competitive pay, freedom, and flexibility. Truck drivers are very important to the economy, keeping supply chains moving and transporting freight, which means there are many options for full-time employment for those seeking a career as a truck driver. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts about 259,900 openings for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers are projected each year, on average, over the decade (2021-2031). DTC’s Professional Truck Driving Schools in Mississippi train you to start a career in the trucking industry.
Trucking Industry Careers Include: Warehouse Workers, Dock Workers, Truck Repair Technicians, Forklift Operators, Shipping & Receiving Clerks, Dispatchers and Entry-Level Brokering
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Ready to learn more about DTC’s hands-on training programs? Give us a call or fill out the form to get more information.
Get StartedFIND A TRUCK DRIVING SCHOOL NEAR YOU
PROFESSIONAL TRUCK DRIVING PROGRAM OVERVIEW
QUICK FACTS: PROFESSIONAL TRUCK DRIVING PROGRAM
- WHAT IS A TRUCK DRIVER?
A career 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. Professional truck drivers may cross state lines.
- 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 2021 as $48,310 per year.
- IN WHAT AREAS OF THE COUNTRY CAN I WORK AS A TRUCK DRIVER?
Some truck drivers choose to work long-haul routes that take them across state lines and even to Mexico and Canada, and others, depending on the industry, drive shorter or shared routes.
- IS A TRUCK DRIVER A GOOD CAREER?
The BLS predicts about 259,900 openings for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers each year, on average, over the decade (2021-2031).
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.