Truck Driving Academy

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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. 

Are you interested in getting your Commercial Driver License (CDL)? Thanks to The Permian Strategic Partnership, scholarships are available to help you become a truck driver! Apply today and get started in the program this spring: APPLY HERE

MISSION & VISION STATEMENT 

Have enrollment questions? Please call our office at 432.335.6580 or email at conted@odessa.edu.

REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must have a high school diploma, GED, or pass an assessment test and be 18 years of age or older.

COST: $4,500 (includes pre-employment screening, drug screen, moving violation report, and CDL application) 

Courses Details: 

  • Duration: 5 Weeks
  • Class Size: 8 Min/12 Max
  • Cost: $4,500 (includes pre-employment screening, drug screen, moving violation report, and CDL application) 
  • Down payment: $2,250
  • Hours: up to 200 hours
  • Times: 7:30am-5:30pm Monday-Thursday; Friday 8:00am-1:00pm

2023 Truck Driving Schedule

  • July 31, 2023 to Sep 1, 2023
  • Aug 28, 2023 to Sept 29, 2023
    • Campus Closed/No Class: Sept 4 (Labor Day)

2024 Schedule (Odessa)

Course Information:

  • Duration: 5 Weeks
  • Class Size: 8 Min/12 Max
  • Cost: $4,500 (includes pre-employment screening, drug screen, moving violation report, and CDL application)
  • Down payment: $2,250
  • Hours: up to 200 hours
  • Times: 7:30am-5:30pm Monday-Thursday; Friday 8:00am-1:00pm

Adult DAY Classes:

January 8, 2024 to February 9. 2024
  • Classroom – MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY 7:30am-5:30pm and;
    • FRIDAYS 8:00am-1:00pm
    • Course Codes: 24/Q2 CVOP 1013 101 & 24/Q2 CVOP 1040 101

February 5, 2024 - March 8, 2024

  • Classroom – MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY 7:30am-5:30pm and;
    • FRIDAYS 8:00am-1:00pm
    • Course Codes: 24/Q2 CVOP 1013 102 & 24/Q2 CVOP 1040 102
March 4, 2024 - April 12, 2024
  • Classroom – MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY 7:30am-5:30pm and;
    • FRIDAYS 8:00am-1:00pm
    • Course Codes: 24/Q3 CVOP 1013 103 & 24/Q3 CVOP 1040 103 
April 8, 2024 - May 10, 2024
  • Classroom – MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY 7:30am-5:30pm and;
    • FRIDAYS 8:00am-1:00pm
    • Course Codes: 24/Q3 CVOP 1013 104 & 24/Q3 CVOP 1040 104 
May 8, 2024 - June 7, 2024
  • Classroom – MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY 7:30am-5:30pm and;
    • FRIDAYS 8:00am-1:00pm
    • Course Codes: 24/Q3 CVOP 1013 105 & 24/Q4 CVOP 1040 105

June 3, 2024 - July 5, 2024

  • Classroom – MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY 7:30am-5:30pm and;
    • FRIDAYS 8:00am-1:00pm
    • Course Codes: 24/Q4 CVOP 1013 106 & 24/Q4 CVOP 1040 106 
July 1, 2024 - August 2, 2024
  • Classroom – MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY 7:30am-5:30pm and;
    • FRIDAYS 8:00am-1:00pm
    • Course Codes: 24/Q4 CVOP 1013 107 & 24/Q4 CVOP 1040 107
July 29, 2024 - August 30, 2024
  • Classroom – MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY 7:30am-5:30pm and;
    • FRIDAYS 8:00am-1:00pm
    • Course Codes: 24/Q4 CVOP 1013 108 & 24/Q4 CVOP 1040 108

 

To register contact Continuing Education at 432-335-6579
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