According to American Trucking Association, over half a million drivers are needed each year for the next decade. With the growing of the Transportation Industry, there is a high demand for professional truck drivers. Odessa College offers a five-week course of classroom instruction, basic Street driving, and application of skills used in the operation of a tractor-trailer. Starting salaries for long-distance professional truck drivers can average $45,000 per year.
Our classes, which consist of up to 200 hours, include classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction, as well as screening to help qualify our trained drivers for employment. Students who successfully complete the entire course will receive a certificate of completion, be eligible to test for their Class "A" Commercial Driver License (CDL), and be qualified to secure an entry-level job as a Commercial Motor Vehicle driver. Odessa College does not guarantee that the Texas Department of Public Safety will issue a license. Students will have up to 200 hours of training and will have the opportunity to talk with visiting recruiter for possible employment.
REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must have a high school diploma, GED, or pass an assessment test and be 18 years of age or older.
COST: $4,150 (includes pre-employment screening, DOT physical, drug screen, moving violation report, and CDL application)
SCHEDULE: 7:30am-5:30pm Monday-Thursday; Friday 8:00am-1:00pm
- August 29-September 30
- September 26-October 28
- October 24-November 30
To register contact Continuing Education at 432-335-6575
- RESOURCES:
- Testing Center
- Continuing Education Scholarship Form (W2 must be submitted with Application)
- Workforce Solutions Permian Basin website
- Casa De Amigos
- Health Insurance Options
- Odessa College Bookstore
- Odessa College Campus Map
- Have questions pertaining to Convictions Barring Employment?
- Additional assistance with food, housing, healthcare, etc. please email cares@odessa.edu.