Professional Truck Driving

Professional Truck Driving Program student in front of DTC truck

Are you interested in a career as a truck driver? DTC’s Professional Truck Driving Program in Mississippi offers hands-on training that takes you behind-the-wheel, onto the driving range, over-the-road training, and into the classroom. Get the training you need to start a new career as a truck driver!

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Daytime and Evening Classes Available

Professional Truck Driving at Delta Technical College

DTC’s has two truck driving schools in Mississippi: 1) Horn Lake, MS campus and 2) Ridgeland, MS campus. All of DTC’s truck driving classes are taught by instructors with real-world experience. You will receive the training you need to start a career in professional truck driving, including comprehension of the Mississippi’s CDL standards, driver safety, air brakes, combination vehicles, log books, trip planning, employee and customer service relationships. The Professional Truck Driving Program at DTC focuses on hands-on, interactive instruction to teach you the skills you need to be successful in the trucking industry. If you’re ready to take the first step toward a truck driver career path, DTC is here to help.

HANDS-ON PROFESSIONAL TRUCK DRIVING TRAINING

Become a career truck driver with hands-on training from DTC! The Professional Truck Driving Program includes:

Weeks 1-4:

  • CDL permit test preparation
  • CDL endorsement preparation (doubles/triples and tankers)
  • Vehicle inspection for daily operation and safe practices
  • Hazardous material (hazmat) training

Weeks 5-12:

  • Vehicle inspection for daily operation and safe practices
  • Wellness
  • Basic control of the truck
  • Coupling and uncoupling
  • Range maneuvers
  • Road training
  • Hours of service/logging
  • Trip planning/map reading
  • Communication
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Read and identify instrument control systems
  • Defensive driving
  • Hazard awareness
  • Extreme driving conditions

Weeks 13-20:

  • Vehicle inspection
  • Forklift training
  • Load securement/cargo handling
  • Preventative maintenance
  • FMCSA rules and regulations
  • Weigh stations
  • Transportation security
  • ELDT (entry-level driver training)
  • Company speakers
  • Resume building
  • Life on the road
  • Professionalism/soft skills
  • Preparation for state range and drive test

DTC Certifications

  • Load securement & cargo handling certification
  • Preventative maintenance certification
  • ELDT (entry-level driver training) certification

Is Truck Driving a Good Career?

Professional truck driving may be a great option for you if you’re looking for a career that can offer competitive pay, freedom, and flexibility. Truck drivers are very important to the economy, keeping supply chains moving and transporting freight, which means there are many options for full-time employment for those seeking a career as a truck driver. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts about 240,300 openings for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers are projected each year, on average, over the decade (2023-2033). DTC’s Professional Truck Driving Schools in Mississippi train you to start a career in the trucking industry.

Trucking Industry Careers Include: Warehouse Workers, Dock Workers, Truck Repair Technicians, Forklift Operators, Shipping & Receiving Clerks, Dispatchers and Entry-Level Brokering

FIND A TRUCK DRIVING SCHOOL NEAR YOU

Ridgeland, Mississippi

Front of Ridgeland, Mississippi campus building.
113 Marketridge Drive Ridgeland, MS 39157
Schedule a Tour(601) 666-6939

Horn Lake, Mississippi

Front of Horn Lake, Mississippi campus building.
6530 Interstate Boulevard Horn Lake, MS 38637
Schedule a Tour(662) 729-8722

PROFESSIONAL TRUCK DRIVING PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Length:
20 weeks (5 months)
When:
Daytime and evening classes available
Hours:
600 clock hours (300 classroom training / 24 range & observation / 24 over-the-road / 252 remedial)
Completion:
Certificate of completion

Enrollment & Outcomes

Enrollment and outcome information for all Mississippi-based campuses and the ACCSC annual reports for each program in Adobe PDF format. Please note, all programs are not offered at all campuses. For annual details, please visit our Professional Truck Driving enrollment and outcomes page.

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Accreditations

  • DTC is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools & Colleges (ACCSC).
  • DTC is approved by the U.S. Department of Education to participate in federally-funded financial aid programs.
  • Delta Tech is a member of the Commercial Vehicle Training Association (CVTA).
  • Satellite Location (CDL Range): 100 Beasley Road Jackson, MS 39206
Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges

Delta Technical College is licensed by the Mississippi Commission on Proprietary Schools and College Registration, Certificate No. C-624. Licensure indicates only that minimum standards have been met; it is not an endorsement or guarantee of quality. Delta Technical College is authorized for operation as a postsecondary educational institution by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission.

Licensure indicates only that minimum standards have been met; it is not an endorsement or guarantee of quality.

Delta Technical College is authorized for operation as a postsecondary educational institution by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission.