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Truck Driver Training

Get ready to hit the open road and start your career as a safe, professional, commercial driver


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Federal grant to provide free truck driver training at LLCC for veterans, active military and spouses


Key Program Features

Semi truck trailer with Workforce students.According to a 2015 report by the American Trucking Associations (ATA), nearly 70 percent of all freight is transported in trucks on the nation’s highways and qualified drivers are in high demand nationwide.

Students can train for a trucking career with LLCC’s Truck Driver Training program, which combines both classroom and a hands-on approach to obtaining a class A commercial driver’s license with all endorsements. 2014 Freightliner truck.Classes are taught by professionals who have years of teaching experience as well as over-the-road driving experience.

Students can complete the program in four weeks (day) or six weeks (night). Upon completion, students have the basic skills to become a safe, professional, commercial driver and secure an entry-level position in the trucking industry.


Job Outlook

2004 Freightliner tractor and trailer.Due to retirements and industry growth, in 2018 the US Bureau of Labor predicted a 5% job growth by 2028. In 2019, the median annual wage for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers was $45,260, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.


Certificate Program

Fleet of 2004 Freightliner trucks.LLCC offers the following program to successfully equip you for a career in the trucking industry:

Truck Driver Training CDL Basic, Certificate of Completion

Time to completion: 4 weeks (day) or 6 weeks (night)

The program has four 2004, one 2016 and one 2021 Freightliner tractors with straight 10 speeds and 53′ box trailers. Learn more about the program and what is covered in the four-week training.


Investment in Your Future

Get information on costs and fees for LLCC Truck Driver Training.

Get information on funding assistance.


Contact Us

Questions about the program? For more information contact

Curt Robinson, director
217-786-2565
curt.robinson@llcc.edu

Michele Layton, program assistant
217-786-2565
michele.layton@llcc.edu

Location: From Interstate 55, take exit 90 at Toronto Road and go east. Follow Toronto Road until you come to the stoplight at the entrance to LLCC. Once you arrive on campus, make the first turn right. We are located straight ahead in the Workforce Careers Center. Enter the doors on far left (east) end of building. Our office is located immediately to the right through the double glass doors next to the stairs.

Ready to get started? Learn about the enrollment process.

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