High School Academy

CVTC and local high schools have partnered to offer incoming seniors who are interested in pursuing a career in Truck Driving an opportunity to earn high school and college credit. Dual credit academies give high school students a chance to navigate their interests and career options to develop the most successful individualized career path. Credits earned through this academy may be applied to CVTC programs.

Truck drivers are professional drivers who deliver goods between locations. Local truck drivers move goods from terminals and warehouses to factories, stores and homes in the area. Skilled drivers maneuver trucks into tight parking spaces, through narrow alleys and up to loading platforms. This program offers training in local truck driving. Students experience classroom lessons and exercises with the semi - tractor/trailer.

The program has three start dates during the year:  August, January, and July.

Location: CVTC Energy Education Center (Eau Claire)

Requirements: 

• Students must be 18 years or older to participate in the program
• All new Truck Driving applicants will be required to submit a copy of a current FedMed card, which will be obtained at your DOT Physical. Must be completed and sent to CVTC prior to academy class starting.
  
• Additional items at students expense: CDL Permit - $30 at the time the permit is issued, DOT Physical - $90 - 150 depending on provider. (Financial Assistance may be available through United Way funding, for more information contact Student Central at (715) 833 - 6200.)
  

Credentials Earned

• Truck Driving (30 - 458 - 1), Technical Diploma
• Class A Commercial Driver's License with air brakes
• Doubles/triples, and tanker endorsements if written tests are passed at DMV
  

Today's trucking industry is stronger than ever. There are thousands of truck driving jobs available, and CVTC will help you land that job through our Truck Driving program. In 16 weeks or less, you can earn your technical diploma and get out on the open road.

Through hands - on, simulation, and online instructional experiences, you'll receive training patterned after the day - to - day demands of this career, including shifting, 10 - speed, 13 - speed and automatic transmissions, conducting the pre - trip inspection, and backing maneuvers.