The Commercial Driver Training certificate program is designed for individuals with little or no commercial driving experience. The Commercial Driver Training program trains students for entry level employment as commercial motor vehicle operators. In partnership with the Illinois Department of Transportation, this program prepares students to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) in the State of Illinois.

Program Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Required Program Core
STTRDE 106	Road Driving	2
STTRDE 148	Commercial Driving Training Practice	7
STTRDE 337	Commercial Driver Training Theory	7
Total Hours		16

Special Admission Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Have a valid Illinois driver’s license
• Have a good driving record
• Provide a current Court-Purpose Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) which can be obtained from Secretary of State for $12.00
• Be able to pass a DOT Physical and Drug Screen
• Must be able to read, write and understand English

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

Driver/Sales Workers

Job Description

Drive truck or other vehicle over established routes or within an established territory and sell or deliver goods, such as food products, including restaurant take-out items, or pick up or deliver items such as commercial laundry. May also take orders, collect payment, or stock merchandise at point of delivery.

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	$25,925
Median 50th Percentile	$36,697
Senior-Level 90th Percentile	$55,219

Hourly Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile	$12
Median 50th Percentile	$18
Senior-Level 90th Percentile	$27

Annual Job Openings

1019 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	99.56%
A certificate	0.44%
Some college	0.00%
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