Professional Truck Driver Training
Your Road to a Rewarding Career
Turn your love of driving into a rewarding career with our Professional Truck Driver Training program. In just 10 weeks, you'll learn to operate tractor-trailer semis on city streets, rural roads and highways while earning your Class A Commercial Driver's License. Our hands-on training features a diverse fleet of trucks with various transmissions and engines from leading manufacturers. You'll master essential skills including vehicle inspection, defensive driving, trip planning and safety regulations. Ranked No. 4 nationally among truck driving schools, we offer flexible in-person and online classes to accommodate working adults. Join a high-demand industry that keeps America moving.
PROGRAM GOALS
Master Vehicle Safety & Inspection
Learn to perform thorough pre-trip inspections on tractor-trailers to identify potential safety issues before hitting the road. You'll develop the skills to check critical systems including brakes, tires, lights, and fluid levels, ensuring your vehicle meets all Department of Transportation safety standards for legal operation.
Navigate Regulations & Documentation
Understand the essential federal and state regulations that govern the trucking industry. You'll learn how to properly maintain accurate driver logs, track hours of service and complete required paperwork to stay compliant with transportation laws while avoiding costly violations.
Develop Advanced Driving Techniques
Perfect the specialized driving skills needed for commercial vehicles, including proper shifting techniques for various transmission types, safe backing procedures, and efficient coupling/uncoupling of trailers. You'll practice these skills on our diverse fleet until they become second nature.
Professional Truck Driver Training
Certificate
Locations: Milford
Our program works with donation distribution centers across Nebraska, allowing each class to participate in two to three live loads. This hands-on experience with real cargo gives you valuable practice that employers are looking for.
ESTIMATED TUITION
$2,184
CREDIT HOURS
7.5
PROGRAM LENGTH
1 Term
SCHEDULE
Full-Time
STARTING TERM
Fall / Spring
WHY SCC?
How long does truck driver training take?
Our Professional Truck Driver Training program can be completed in just 10 weeks. We offer multiple start dates throughout the year with classes beginning every five weeks during Fall and Spring semesters, plus summer options. Both in-person and online classes are available to fit your schedule, making it perfect for working adults looking to change careers.
What certifications does the program provide?
Our theory course meets all Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) and HAZMAT Theory requirements. After completing this course, you can finish your skills and driving training right here at SCC. You'll be prepared to earn your Class A Commercial Driver's License through our program.
What types of trucks will I learn to drive?
SCC is one of the few schools with manual transmissions available for student learning. Our diverse fleet includes various makes like Peterbilt, Kenworth, Freightliner, Volvo and more. You'll train on multiple transmission types (9-speed, 10-speed, 13-speed automatic) and different engines, preparing you for any equipment you might encounter in your career.
How affordable is the program?
Our program is budget-friendly and qualifies for the GAP Assistance Program to help with costs. The Nebraska Trucking Association also offers significant scholarship opportunities for students. Visit our program website for details on these financial assistance options.
CAREER OUTCOMES
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver
Transport goods and materials over long distances using tractor-trailers weighing 26,000+ pounds. You'll be responsible for inspecting vehicles, securing cargo, planning routes, maintaining logs and ensuring timely deliveries. Opportunities include local, regional, and over-the-road positions with various home time options.
Delivery Truck Driver
Transport packages, goods and materials between businesses and customers within a local region. These positions typically involve regular routes with daily home time, customer interaction, loading/unloading cargo and maintaining delivery records. Perfect for those seeking work-life balance.
Specialized Transportation Driver
Operate vehicles requiring additional certifications such as tanker trucks, refrigerated units or hazardous materials transport. These specialized roles often come with premium pay due to the additional skills and certifications required beyond basic CDL training.
Next Steps
Program Chair