Truck Driver

CET offers truck driver job training program in El Paso, Texas and 2 locations in California, El Centro and Soledad, CA. In addition to the classroom learning on CET's campus, the full-size tractor and open roads will be your lab!

When you’re trained as an truck driver, you’re qualified for a variety of jobs, including:

• Delivery Driver
• Line Haul Driver
• Log Truck Driver
• Over the Road Driver (OTR Driver)
• Production Truck Driver
• Road Driver
• Semi Truck Driver
• Tractor Trailer Operator
• Truck Driver

The Bureau of Labor Statistics shared this information (see below) about what people can make as a truck driver. Remember that this is only an average- depending on where you live, the wages can be higher or lower. To see how much truck drivers earn in your region, go to onetonline.org and plug in your state in the section for “Wages and Employment Trends.” National Wages & Employment Trends* For Heavy and Tractor Trailer Truck Drivers

*Data as of August 2018. For additional information, including details on associated occupations, national and state wage and employment statistics, go to onetonline.org.

Training to be a professional truck driver costs $11,476 including books, project supplies, uniforms and tools. If you qualify for financial aid you may be eligible to receive grants, scholarships and/or federal student loans.

At CET you may have options without them. Be sure to tell the Admissions Department so they can guide you through the eligibility process.

Class size is approximately 20-25 students and varies by the type of program.

Students become eligible for the Commercial Driver License (CDL) exam during the program. Upon obtaining the CDL and graduating from the program, students are ready for employment as an entry level commercial truck driver.

No. Students are provided with basic skills instruction that includes English and math. Additional one on one tutoring is available if needed by the student.

Good question! When you’re making decisions about your future, it’s important to be as informed as possible. To see statistics about CET’s program performance, click on the CET location below to access the Federal Student Right to Know and State Program Performance Fact Sheets.*. Remember- we’re here to help. Contact your local CET Admissions Department for additional information or assistance. The truck driver job training program is offered at the following locations:

• El Centro, CA
• El Paso, TX - evening schedule too!
• Soledad, CA