Bus and Truck Driver Training

The bus and truck driver program at Lincoln Trail College – Illinois Eastern Community Colleges prepare students for careers as professional truck drivers, bus drivers and other professional delivery drivers. The program focuses on applying technical knowledge and skills to drive trucks and buses, delivery vehicles, and other commercial vehicles. Program courses include: operating gas/diesel and electrically-powered vehicles, loading and unloading cargo and passengers, reporting delays or accidents on the road, arranging transportation for personnel, and keeping records of receipts and fares. Get more details below including other Illinois colleges that offer bus and truck driver training.

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Lincoln Trail College – Illinois Eastern Community Colleges

Also known as Lincoln Trail College

2 Frontier Drive, Fairfield, IL

The Lincoln Trail College is part of the Illinois Eastern Community Colleges that serve the city of Robinson in Illinois. The school offers both associated and technical certificate courses to students in preparation for the skilled workforce. LTC offers a fulfilling atmosphere to students as the goal of the school is to ensure academic standards to each student.

Currently, the school offers a wide variety of programs which include transfer degrees such as Associate in Arts, Fine Arts and Science. These courses allow students to easily transfer to other schools that offer four-year courses to students. On the other hand, the school also offers two-year degrees which include horticulture, information technology and office management where students are taught stringently so that they will be able to become competitive workers after two years.

The best thing about LTC is that at $57 per credit hour for in-district enrollees, students will be able to get quality education without the need to break their bank. On the other hand, out-of-district students have to pay $114 per credit hours especially if they live in counties like Gibson, Daviess, Clay and Knox.

Students who   plan to transfer to other universities to take four-year programs using their associate degrees can do so. Apparently, the school is affiliated with universities like Franklin University, Indiana State University, St. Mary of the Woods, University of Southern Indiana and University of Evansville.

Career Options for Graduates

Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach or instruct vocational or occupational subjects at the postsecondary level (but at less than the baccalaureate) to students who have graduated or left high school. Includes correspondence school, industrial, and commercial instructors; and adult education teachers and instructors who prepare persons to operate industrial machinery and equipment and transportation and communications equipment. Teaching may take place in public or private schools whose primary business is education or in a school associated with an organization whose primary business is other than education.

Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity

Description

Drive bus or motor coach, including regular route operations, charters, and private carriage. May assist passengers with baggage. May collect fares or tickets.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, bus drivers, transit and intercity employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.9% from 2014 to 2024

Bus Drivers, School or Special Client

Description

Transport students or special clients, such as the elderly or persons with disabilities. Ensure adherence to safety rules. May assist passengers in boarding or exiting.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, bus drivers, school or special client employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.6% from 2014 to 2024

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

Description

Drive a tractor-trailer combination or a truck with a capacity of at least 26,000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). May be required to unload truck. Requires commercial drivers' license.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.5% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).