Commercial Truck Driving

Centralia College ETPL
The commercial truck driving course provides a comprehensive hands-on skill development and instruction that aligns with the Department of Transportation. The student will maneuver a commercial vehicle in different traffic conditions; operate a tractor-trailer combination; and maneuver the vehicle safely forward and backward around various obstacles.

Financial information

Total tuition

$1,556.92

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Centralia

Instructional methods

In-person Primary Location

Program details

3 Months

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

12

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

Certificate of Completion

Prerequisites

No Selection

Other prerequisites

18 years of age or older. Pass federal Department of Transportation health and drug screening. Valid Washington driver's license. No DUI, hit and run, reckless, or negligent infractions within the past five years. Have no more than three moving violations in the last three years.

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

N/A

Employment performance results

Program type

Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor

Completion rate

76%

Employment rate

74%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$30.89

Typical (median) annual earnings

$64,038.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor

Other Industries

25%

Transportation and Warehousing

24%

Manufacturing

17%

Wholesale Trade

14%

Utilities

10%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
39
Completion rate
76%
Average number of students who completed each year
13
Gender
Male
92%
Female
8%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
2%
Asian
0%
Black or African American
0%
Hispanic
8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
79%
Multi-racial
6%
Other
4%
Age
Under 20
6%
20 to 29
24%
30 to 39
25%
40 to 49
22%
50 and over
24%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
24%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
57%
Some college experience, but no degree
14%
Certificate or AA
5%
BA or higher
0%