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Workforce Education > Applied Technology > Professional Driver Training Professional Driver Training Course Title: Professional Driver Training Course Length: 200 Hours, Classroom / Driving Cost: $4150...Cash, Check, Money Order, or Credit Card The Professional Driver Training program offered in partnership with
International Schools and through the Office of Workforce Education is
a 200 hour course designed to prepare students for high demand jobs in
the trucking industry. Students spend one week in the classroom and three
weeks learning to safely drive a tractor-trailer rig. Courses begin every
five weeks. During the last week of training, students take the Commercial
Driver License (CDL) road exam at the Department of Public Safety and
receive their CDL with endorsements. Average incomes for first-year, entry-level,
over-the-road drivers, range from $25,000 to $35,000. Admissions Requirements AGE: Applicant must be 21 years of age or older. EDUCATION A high school diploma or G.E.D. is not required (but applicant must furnish a copy of high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate, if applicable, at the time of enrollment). If applicant does not have a high school diploma or G.E.D., an assessment test will be given to determine that the student has the ability to benefit from the training offered. MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS Each applicant must pass the Department Of Transportation examination, including but not limited to urinalysis drug screening, and Breath Alcohol Test. REGISTRATION PROCEDURES Applicants must make an appointment for information about admission requirements prior to course registration. Call (979) 209-7537 for an appointment time. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE If you qualify for financial assistance, all documentation must be completed, approved, and submitted to the Admissions office prior to the beginning of class. NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY In accordance with the Education Amendments Act of 1972, Blinn College does not discriminate by denying admission because of color, race, sex, national origin, age, religion, or any disability that would not preclude employment within the selected program, in admissions, counseling, training, placement employment, or in any other activity. Requirements for Licensing and DOT Physical
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