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Commercial Truck & Bus Driving

Program of Study
Our Commercial Truck Driving program will prepare you for employment in the ï¬eld of transportation. You can also use the program as an enhancement or stackable credential to other career-technical programs currently being offered. The curriculum content includes the Department of Transportation rules and regulations, Mississippi requirements for obtaining a commercial driver’s license (CDL), and the operation of a semi tractor-trailer.

Overview

Our Commercial Truck Driving program will prepare you for employment in the ï¬eld of transportation. You can also use the program as an enhancement or stackable credential to other career-technical programs currently being offered. The curriculum content includes the Department of Transportation rules and regulations, Mississippi requirements for obtaining a commercial driver’s license (CDL), and the operation of a semi-tractor-trailer. You will receive classroom and hands-on equipment training. Employability, work maturity, and basic educational skills will be taught.

Quick Facts

Program Name
Commercial Truck & Bus Driving
Degree / Certificates
  • Career Certificate: 10–17 hrs.
Locations
  • Raymond
Delivery Mode
  • Face-to-Face
*Select courses required for this program are available online.
Scholarships
  • $4,000 Scholarship: drive for 1 year with KLLM
  • Earning $114.28 per day, up to $800 a week while on the truck
  • $250 – $500 Incentive Bonuses
Training
  • Fully accredited training academy
    State-of-the-art Tractor-Trailer Simulators
  • Refrigerated Trailer Lab & Computer Lab
  • Train in the same equipment you’ll drive as a KLLM truck driver
  • Late-model tractors with modern technology
Career
  • Great job with KLLM upon completion of the program
  • Comprehensive benefits package after 3 months of employment
  • 401(k) eligibility after 6 months of employment and fully vested after 5 years

Sample Curriculum

Course Hours
Commercial Truck Driving I 4
Commercial Truck Driving II 4
Commercial Truck Driving Internship 7
Total Hours 10–17

The degree plan provides the courses recommended for students seeking to transfer in this area of study. Students should consult the for specific course requirements at specific Mississippi universities. Students can also use .

Important Program Information

Admission Requirements

Candidates must be at least 21 years of age. Pass a Department of Transportation physical and drug screen, along with a company hair follicle drug screen.

For federal regulations, see: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations, part 391.47.

Provide photo identification, original birth certificate, and original Social Security card (name must match the name on the photo identification).

Provide two proofs of residency. If no ACT test scores are on file, take the ACCUPLACER placement test with no specific score required.

Contact

Joy Granger
Commercial Truck Driving Navigator
601-857-3341
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