Truck Driver Training Certificate
WHAT FOLLOWS IS THE PROGRAM OUTLINE. This program is not designed for students transferring to other colleges or universities. As a rule, courses with a second digit "0" are designed to transfer. Students planning to transfer should consult a Counselor to verify the transferability of courses. Prerequisites for courses are noted in the IVCC Catalog. Program Pre-Admissions Information is included if applicable.
Any Semester
| TDT 1201 | Truck Driving Training I | 3 |
| TDT 1202 | Truck Driver Training II | 7 |
| Total Hours | 10 | |
For additional information please consult bruce_hartman@ivcc.edu, (815) 224-0266.
The Truck Driver Training classes total 160 hours which are a combination of classroom and equipment training. Students have the opportunity to choose between day and evening classes. Day classes are 4 weeks long and meet Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Evening classes are 6 weeks long and meet Monday through Friday 5:00-10:00 p.m. and require 1 Saturday drive. The classroom training is TDT 1201. The equipment training is TDT 1202. Potential salary base: The IDES employment outlook for truck drivers shows greater growth than average through 2014. Opportunities for truck drivers should be good for qualified drivers at all levels. Regional drivers will make an average of $37,000 to $42,000 their first year with a significant increase thereafter.
2/28/12