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 Licensure 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. |
| Training the workforce to success in industry, is a journey not a destination.
Goals:
- Implement competency-based education, skill standards, and program certification.
- Create and maintain a marketing plan related to student recruitment.
- Update facilities with consideration for function and appearance.
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| WWCC offers a Truck Driver Training Certificate and a Advanced Truck Driver Training Certificate. |
| 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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| For additional information including regional employment data, completion rates, student characteristics, and employment see http://www.wtb.wa.gov/etp. |
