Truck Driver Training

Looking for that career that will allow you to travel? Where the income, benefits and job security are excellent? Are you looking for a career where you can practically be your own boss? Then truck driving is the career for you, and Kaskaskia College has the program that can get you trained and on the road in high demand field of transportation and logistics.

KC's program provides in-classroom instruction along with the in-the-truck training that will prepare you for over the road or short distance hauling. Our instructors have years of experience in the industry, and KC also works with trucking companies to ensure the program, and its training are up to date and meet the needs of the trucking industry.

We not only teach you driving skills, we go the extra mile to help get your career started. You can count on us to help you get a job with local and national companies. Recruiters will visit with you personally during your training at Kaskaskia College.

What You Can Do

Upon successful completion of this program students will be prepared for employment in the following fields:

Over the Road Driver
Local and Regional Driver
Owner Operator

Program Information

Tractor/Trailer Driver Training Certificate
Truck Driver Training Certificate
This program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to drive trucks and buses, delivery vehicles, for-hire vehicles, and other commercial vehicles. Includes instruction in operating gas, diesel, or electrically-powered vehicles, loading and unloading cargo or passengers, reporting delays or accidents on the road, verifying load against shipping papers, arranging transportation for personnel, and keeping records of receipts and fares.

This program covers:
- Behind-the-Wheel Training
- Pre-Trip Inspection
- Logbook Skills
- Map Reading Skills
- Backing Skills
- Coupling/Uncoupling
- Complex Backing
- Highway Watch Certification
- Control Systems
- Vehicle Systems