TRUCK DRIVER
East Mississippi Community College - Golden Triangle / Mayhew
7003 South Frontage Road, Columbus, MS, 39701
About This Program
Prepares students to enter the commercial truck driving industry as an Short-haul Construction related driving operations primarily with dump low-boy and other construction type trucks. Classroom laboratory and road driving are combined to cover safety DOT rules and regulations backing into various types of construction situations and metro driving shifting techniques pre-trip inspections map reading night driving two and four lane driving cargo handling.
Credential
Vocational Certificate and entry into Federal CDL Registry
Field of Study
Ground Transportation.
Related Occupation
Transportation workers move people and freight by road, rail, air, and sea. They work as truck drivers, bus operators, railroad workers, and logistics coordinators in one of the economy's most essential sectors.
Typical Wages in Mississippi
$50,700/yr
$24.38/hr median
2024 data · O*NET via CareerOneStop (DOL/ETA & Minnesota DEED)
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Contact & Location
Location
7003 South Frontage Road, Columbus, MS, 39701
Program Details
Format
This program provides in-person instruction only.
Tuition Cost
$2,400
Length (Weeks)
5
Real-World Outcomes
45 people completed this program. Of those, 49 were employed about six months after finishing (roughly 109%).
Source: Mississippi ETPL performance data via TrainingProviderResults.gov (U.S. Dept. of Labor)
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