Truck Driving

Truck Driving

Certificate
Credits Required for Graduation: 16

Program Description

This certificate program will cover rules and regulations of the Federal Motor Carrier Administration. The program includes: classroom education, behind the wheel training, additional classes for commercial trucking, and general education classes suited towards the trucking industry.

Employment Opportunities

Truck drivers and tractor-trailer jobs are forecasted to have a 13% increase in employment through 2018. Professional light truck drivers and those in sales are said to have the second highest increase in demand  at 9% growth between 2008 and 2018. As economic growth occurs, there will be an increasing need for trucking services both state and nationwide.

Gainful employment programs are those “that prepare students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation.” Public institutions are required to report this information for all undergraduate and graduate programs that are Title IV eligible and that lead to certificates, diplomas, graduate certificates or specialist awards. Reporting is not required for undergraduate certificates and diplomas less than 16 credits and graduate certificates and specialist awards that are less than 8 credits. Degree programs at all levels are not considered to be gainful employment programs.

Gainful Employment Report for Truck Driving

Admission Requirements

Prior to the start of class a valid driver's license is required. Students must also obtain: CDL Class A permit, DOT Physical, approved MnSCU Student Vehicle Use Agreement.

Course Descriptions

Truck Driving Certificate Program Plan

Faculty