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Commercial Truck Driving

Commercial Truck Driving offers short-term courses that provide students the potential for immediate employment in a living wage job upon successful completion. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requires specialized training in the areas of driver qualification, hours of service, driver wellness, and whistleblower protection for entry-level drivers who are subject to the commercial drivers license requirements (49 CFR Part 380). The Commercial Truck Driving program provides the mandatory training for the Washington State Commercial Truck Driving License requirements for both new and renewing drivers. Students learn to maneuver large vehicles on crowded streets and in highway traffic, as well as learn to inspect trucks and freight for compliance with regulations. The Commercial Truck Driving curriculum is reviewed by an advisory board composed of local and regional industry members.

Contact:
Steven Harvey
Email: steven.harvey@wwcc.edu
Web Page: http://staff.wwcc.edu/steven.harvey/
Office Number: Main Campus
Office Phone: 509.527.3681
Office Hours: 3pm to 4 pm Monday - Friday
(Walla Walla Campus)

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Mission

Walla Walla Community College Commercial Truck Driving Program offers courses that develop marketable skills, and instill and promote a positive work ethic that will enhance all students abilities to achieve their goals in a safe and professional manner.

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Degree Options

WWCC offers a Truck Driver Training Certificate and a Advanced Truck Driver Training Certificate. Students may also earn a Bus Endorsement.

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Entrance Requirements

Students interested in receiving a Certificate must have: (1) valid CDL permit preferably from Washington State or Oregon, (2) DOT Physical form completed, (3) DMV five year history with no DWI, negligent, reckless, or hit and run infractions, and (4) drug and alcohol testing. Students may enter the program fall, winter or spring quarter.

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Career Opportunities

C. R. England Sherman Brothers Trucking
Gainey Transportation Services Swift Transportation Co., Inc
Gordon Trucking, Inc. Trans-System
Interstate Distributor Co. U.S. Xpress
Puget Sound Truck Lines Werner Enterprises
Averitt Express Covenant Transport
CRST Malone CRST Van Expedited
Hot CDL Jobs Driver Trak

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Other Information

For additional information including regional employment data, completion rates, student characteristics, and employment see http://www.wtb.wa.gov/etp.