Get on the road to a new career in transportation in just four weeks. The Truck Driver Training Program includes classroom instruction, lab, and individual driving lessons to prepare you to earn your Class A license.
This four-week program covers equipment fundamentals, air brakes, pre-trip inspection, log books and more. Our program also assists you with job placement.
Get started in the high-growth transportation industry with great career benefits. Attend our upcoming event to learn more about training assistance to earn your Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and find a fulfilling transportation career.
This program is eligible for tuition assistance and features:
Flexible Classroom instruction
Driver training
Lab hours to prepare for the Illinois Commercial Driver’s
License (CDL) Class A exam
Online community
What Else Do We Offer You?
From flexible training options, great earning potential to full tuition assistance options, Oakton's program can put you behind the wheel of your career.
At just $5,330, tuition for this program includes these terrific values:
Engaging on-site classroom training paired with hands-on driving instruction
Course tuition covers your permit, books, training and CDL licensing exam
Course fee is $100
Job Search Training and help with job search tips, résumé writing, and interviewing skills
And more!
Job Outlook
Great earning potential: drivers can make $35,000 to $85,000 annually.
High demand: according to the most recent projections, the U.S. Department of Labor projects that trucking jobs will increase by 28 percent.
Continuing Education, Training and Workforce Development offers a number of funding options to support students including WIOA, Workforce Equity Initiative (WEI), Workforce Development Scholarships, and more. Eligibility required. The course fee is $100. The tuition increase goes into effect on October 1, 2024. Email us at [email protected] for more information.
Registration Prerequisites
18 years or older (21 to drive locally)
Pass the Illinois Department of Transportation physical exam and drug test
Relatively clean driving record
High School Diploma or GED preferred
Attend screening event
How to Register
Attend our exclusive screening event by emailing us at [email protected] or clicking the button below.
