Truck Driving (CDL Class A)
Degree Type
9-credit Technical Diploma
Program Code
30-458-1
Time to Degree
Less than 1 year
Start Date
Dates Vary
How You'll Learn
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Evening
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Truck drivers transport goods from one point to another, oftentimes traveling through multiple states and navigating adverse road and weather conditions. In this program, prepare to earn a Class A Commercial Truck Driver's License. Gain knowledge of federal and state regulations, safety procedures, hazardous materials, bills of lading, loading and securing, and air brake systems.
Please note: In order to obtain a commercial driver’s license after completion of this program, you will be required to provide proof of legal status or citizenship.
How To Apply
- Apply online and pay the $30 application fee.
- Submit a copy of your valid state-issued Class D Driver's License.
Program Details
Contact Us
Questions? We'd love to help! Connect with our Enrollment team by filling out our online form or by email at enroll@wctc.edu.
Potential Careers
If you enjoy driving and have a clean driving record, possess the physical stamina to be behind the wheel for several hours at a time, and are interested in truck maintenance and mechanics, a career in the trucking industry may be for you. Those in this industry are good time managers and can work independently.
- Truck Driver
High School Eligibility
This program is open to qualified high school applicants. Please note:
- You must be at least 18 years old.
- You may only drive within the state until you are 21 years old.
- You cannot pick up shipping containers until you are 21 years old.
Career Salaries
$40,400 – $57,300 annually
Salary range estimates based on wages for related occupations in Waukesha County as reported by Lightcast. Individual wages may vary based on experience, industry, location and specific job requirements. Find our graduates' entry wages in the most recent Graduate Success Report.
Financial Aid
This program does not qualify for financial aid.
What Makes This Program Unique
- Graduates may obtain a Class A Commercial Driver's License; endorsements for hazardous materials, tankers and doubles/triples; air brake certification; and a National Safety Council Defensive Driving Certificate.
- Train in a state-of-the-art truck driving simulator that can replicate real-life high-risk situations within a safe environment before advancing to driving tractor-trailers with an instructor on area roadways.
- Participate in service-learning projects that benefit the community. In the past, instructors and students transported donated food to the Food Pantry of Waukesha.
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