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Commercial Truck Driving Class A
Bates Technical College

Commercial Truck Driving Class A

Bates Technical College ETPL
Bates Technical College is the only school in Washington certified by the Professional Truck Driver Institute. Students prepare for entry-level employment as commercial truck drivers with the goal of a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with all endorsements. Training takes place in classrooms, on Bates' truck driving range, and on the road, using a variety of equipment.
Visit the program website Jason Carroll (253) 680-7410 jcarroll@batestech.edu

Financial information

Total tuition

$4,500.00

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

South Campus

Instructional methods

In-person Primary Location

Program details

10 Weeks

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

21

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

Certificate of Training

Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses

No

Other prerequisites

Applicants must: Possess a valid Washington state driver's license; have a driving record with no DUI, negligent, reckless, or hit and run infractions within the past five years; have no more than three moving violations in the past 36 months (a state vehicle operating requirement); must be able to pass the Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) physical exam and drug screen; not have a felony within the past five years; be a minimum of 18 years of age to enroll in local commercial driving; and be a minimum of 21 years of age to enroll in long-haul commercial driving.

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

30%

Employment rate

72%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$30.69

Typical (median) annual earnings

$58,925.00
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Top industries for graduates

Program type

Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor

Transportation and Warehousing

39%

Other Industries

29%

Wholesale Trade

19%

Administrative Support

13%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
43
Completion rate
30%
Average number of students who completed each year
14
Gender
Male
86%
Female
14%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
1%
Asian
5%
Black or African American
36%
Hispanic
8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
39%
Multi-racial
10%
Other
2%
Age
Under 20
1%
20 to 29
18%
30 to 39
33%
40 to 49
31%
50 and over
17%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
13%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
52%
Some college experience, but no degree
10%
Certificate or AA
24%
BA or higher
2%