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  • Become a well-rounded driver through detailed training in truck driving laws, maintenance, log book use, trip planning, cargo management, customer service and all aspects of safety. 
  • Learn from the experts, including a lead instructor with over 38 years of experience and highly skilled staff and recruiters who are eager to help develop your potential as a truck driver. 
  • Train hands-on in late model tractor trailers and state-of-the-art facilities at Gateway’s Horizon Center for Transportation Technology in Kenosha.
  • Earn your CDL after graduation, using the knowledge and skills you’ve learned in the program to become certified to drive commercial vehicles and quickly enter your career.
  • Stand out from the competition in the hiring process with a ten-credit, comprehensive technical diploma under your belt and hit the road as a professional truck driver.

Note: Students must be at least 21 years old to begin work as a professional truck driver outside the state of Wisconsin.

Program Credits
10
LOCATION
Horizon Center
Financial Aid Eligible
No
ESTIMATED PROGRAM COST
Tuition & Fees: $2,247
Books and Supplies: $100
Start Dates
Spring, Summer, Fall
Salary Outlook
$54,704
Career Opportunities:
Local Delivery Truck Driver, Over the Road (Long Haul) Truck Driver, Regional Truck Driver

Truck Driving Career Pathway

Career Pathways are designed to help you reach your educational goals and explore college and career options. Pathways are made up of related certificates, diplomas and degrees that build on common skills and knowledge. You can begin at any point on the Career Pathway and customize your pathway to fit your goals. View the pathway for your area of interest.

There are many opportunities, both in high school and through previous college, work, and/or military experience, to earn credit for prior learning at Gateway.

Technical diplomas help students learn hands-on occupational skills in as little as one or two years for full-time students. Technical diploma opportunities in this pathway include:

Truck Driving

Prepare to enter your exciting new career, or choose to continue your education with another Gateway program or by transferring your credits to a four-year college or university.