Entry Level Truck Driving

The Certificate of Achievement in Entry Level Truck Driving program is designed to prepare students with the knowledge and experience necessary to earn a Class A CDL (Commercial Drivers License).  Students log time behind the wheel on the driving range, on public roads, and highways prior to graduation.  Career opportunities for students exist in the agricultural, industrial, construction, and supply chain.

It is anticipated that 40 students will complete the certificate on an annual basis.

The Certificate of Achievement in Entry Level Truck Driving is intended for students who plan to seek employment in the trucking industry as a professional driver.  A student completing this program will possess the skills necessary to work in the trucking industry.

Truck Driving is a diverse industry with a tremendous variety of career opportunities.  Students that successfully complete the Truck Driving program requirements and license endorsements necessary to obtain entry level employment are in high demand.  Initial entry level jobs include driving produce trucks from field to processing plant.  There has been a shortage of truck drivers which will be attenuated with the increase in the number of retirees.  Career opportunities exist in oil production and maintenance, agriculture, distribution, manufacturing, and construction.  

This program meets the mission of the college to provide CTE opportunities to support students, community, and industry.  In doing so, the program will provide students with an opportunity to gain increased wages in an industry with a skill that is lacking in the Central Valley.