The Class C Driver Training program is designed to provide students with an in-depth coverage of the laws, rules and regulations that are applicable to the operation of both commercial and non-commercial motor vehicles. Students will gain knowledge and skills in the areas of vehicle inspection, pre-testing, skill operations and defensive driving techniques. Students will be eligible to apply for positions such as delivery driver, para-transit driver and/or medi-car driver.

Program Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Required Program Core
STTRDE 145	Class C Driver Training	3
Total Hours		3

Careers

This program can prepare students for the jobs listed below. Click on each one to learn more, including average earnings, annual job openings, and how much education people in that field have. For additional guidance and resources on career options, current City Colleges students and alumni can contact the Career Services Office.

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

Job Description

Drive a tractor-trailer combination or a truck with a capacity of at least 26,001 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). May be required to unload truck. Requires commercial drivers' license. Includes tow truck drivers.

Salary Based on Experience Level

Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County

Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.

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Annual Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile	$32,544
Median 50th Percentile	$54,606
Senior-Level 90th Percentile	$93,861

Hourly Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile	$16
Median 50th Percentile	$26
Senior-Level 90th Percentile	$45

Annual Job Openings

3893 annual openings in Cook County

National Education Attainment

Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.

Degree Program	% of Jobs
A high school diploma or less	80.24%
A certificate	18.51%
Some college	1.24%
An Associate degree	0.00%
A Bachelor's degree	0.00%
A Master's or Professional degree	0.00%
A Doctoral degree or more	0.00%

0.00% continue their education beyond an associate degree

Light Truck Drivers

Job Description

Drive a light vehicle, such as a truck or van, with a capacity of less than 26,001 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), primarily to pick up merchandise or packages from a distribution center and deliver. May load and unload vehicle.

Salary Based on Experience Level

Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County

Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.

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Annual Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile	$25,757
Median 50th Percentile	$46,614
Senior-Level 90th Percentile	$85,925

Hourly Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile	$12
Median 50th Percentile	$22
Senior-Level 90th Percentile	$41

Annual Job Openings

2439 annual openings in Cook County

National Education Attainment

Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.

Degree Program	% of Jobs
A high school diploma or less	98.56%
A certificate	0.00%
Some college	0.27%
An Associate degree	1.17%
A Bachelor's degree	0.00%
A Master's or Professional degree	0.00%
A Doctoral degree or more	0.00%

0.00% continue their education beyond an associate degree