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Truck Driver
When it comes to shipping goods, almost everything—from potato chips to jet engines—is carried by trucks at some point along the way. Whether you would like to be a local or long-distance Driver, Baker’s industry professionals will teach you how to transport products safely and efficiently through a curriculum designed to put you on the road as quickly as possible.
At Baker, you learn all the fundamentals you will need throughout your career—rules and regulations, truck inspection, and truck maintenance. You also get hands-on training using our L-3 driving simulator and actual, on-the-job experience. Our curriculum meets all state and federal requirements for Truck Driver training and prepares you for the Michigan Commercial Driver Licensing Class A exam.
– Jim Daniels Baker Instructor, Heavy-Duty Truck Driving ProgramAt most schools, there is no such thing as on-the-job training…We actually use national carriers within the area. We place our students with one of their drivers, and they make actual deliveries…they get the true feeling of professional truck driving.
Career Facts
- The average annual wage for Drivers of heavy tractor-trailers is $37,560. For light trucks and delivery service Drivers, the average wage is about $28,800.
- Overall employment of Truck Drivers and driver/sales workers is expected to increase by 8 percent by 2016, which is about average.
- Advancement for long-distance Drivers can be runs with higher earnings, preferred schedules, or better working conditions.
- Local Drivers may advance to driving heavy or specialized trucks or transfer to long-distance truck driving. Drivers also advance to become dispatchers or safety supervisors.
- Local Truck Drivers can usually return home each evening. Long-distance Drivers may spend most of the year away from home.
- Many long-distance Truck Drivers purchase trucks and go into business for themselves, which requires good business sense along with truck driving experience. Courses in accounting, business, and business math are helpful, as well as knowing how to do routine maintenance and minor repairs.
Programs
- Certificate
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Everything about our college is aimed at getting you the job you want in the shortest time possible — from our affordable tuition, to how we choose our programs, to our small class sizes, and flexible class schedules.
Discover what Baker can do for your future. Schedule a visit or enroll online today.
