Professional Truck Driver Training

Description

Achieve behind the wheel experience and training to become a Professional Truck Driver.
Learn from professional truck drivers the skills needed to drive and operate heavy trucks such as buses, semi-tractor trailers and large commercial dump trucks.
Learn advanced heavy truck driving skills including, hazardous materials carrier, dual trailer operation, legal requirements, vehicle inspections, record keeping, and tractor trailer maintenance.

Revised 06/15/2017

Application Process

Apply online at tulsatech.edu. Applications can also be obtained in the counseling offices on any of the campuses; at the Career Services Center located on the Memorial Complex; or by calling 918.828.5000.

Credentials/Industry Certifications

Oklahoma CDL-A
National Safety Council Professional

Employment Opportunities

Tulsa Tech builds partnerships with business and industry in the Tulsa area to find opportunities for work-based experiences and student placement. For more information, contact our Career Placement Services at 918.828.5000
Email: hiretulsatechgrads@tulsatech.edu or visit tulsatech.edu.

Financial Aid

Financial assistance is available through several options at Tulsa Tech. For the most up-to-date and complete information on scholarships and grants please visit tulsatech.edu or call 918.828.5000. For federal financial assistance go to: www.fafsa.ed.gov.

Tulsa Tech does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital or veteran status, or disability.
Tuition, fees, career majors, courses and hours are subject to change without notice.

2018-2019 Professional Truck Driver Training

College Credit

All Tulsa Tech students (high school and adult) may have the opportunity to receive college credit upon completion of their program. Our College Relations office will work with students regarding the benefits of Prior Learning Assessments (PLA) toward an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree or a technical college certificate at area colleges. For more details call the College Relations office at 918.828.5000.

Plan of Study

Campus Locations

Broken Arrow Campus
4000 W. Florence
Broken Arrow, OK 74011-1740
918.828.3000
FAX: 918.828.3009

Who Can Attend?

Adult Students

Prerequisites

Must be 18 years of age.
Must be a US Citizen.
Possess a valid Oklahoma Driver's License.
Meet all state and federal DOT requirements needed to obtain a Class A CDL to become a professional truck driver.
Original Birth certificate (no copies) or a passport.

Scheduling Information

Adults / 5 months (all day)
Adult sessions
7:30 A.M. - 3:45 P.M.

Class Starts: August 17, 2017 and January 4, 2018

Contact Info Center at 918.828.5000 for start dates.

Career Majors

Professional Truck Driver Training

Courses

Entry Level Truck Driver
Truck Driving Skills and Regulations
Specialist Truck Driver

Estimated Tuition, Fees and Books

Estimated Tuition Fees: $2,400.00

Additional Required Costs: $391.50**

*High School students living in the Tulsa Tech School district are not charged tuition.

**There may be additional required cost as defined in the program handbook. Tuition, fees, career majors, course and hours are subject to change without notice.

**There may be additional required costs as defined in the program handbook. Tuition, fees, career majors, courses and hours are subject to change without notice.

Area Salary

For information concerning working conditions, physical requirements, employment and job outlook please refer to the Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) at http://www.bls.gov/ooh/.
Salary information can be found at The Occupational Information Network (O*NET) Resource Center at http://www.onetonline.org/.

Gainful Employment

O*NET_SOC Code: 53-3032