The Commercial Passenger Driver: Class B certificate program is designed for students with minimum experience who are trained to operate Class B passenger and non-passenger motor vehicles. In partnership with the Illinois Department of Transportation, the program prepares students for a Class B Commercial Driver’s License in the State of Illinois.

 

Program Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Required Program Core
STTRDE 147	Passenger Driver Practice	4
STTRDE 338	Passenger Driver Theory	5
Total Hours		9

Pathway

This is an example course sequence for students interested in earning a Basic Certificate (BC) in Commercial Passenger Driver: Class B. This does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. 

Prospective students must apply for admission into the Commercial Driver Training Program.

Semester-by-Semester Program Plan for Full-Time Students

Plan of Study Grid

Semester 1		Hours
STTRDE 147	Passenger Driver Practice	4
STTRDE 338	Passenger Driver Theory	5
	Hours	9
	Total Hours	9

Choose your courses with your College Advisor.

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.

Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity

Job Description

Drive bus or motor coach, including regular route operations, charters, and private carriage. May assist passengers with baggage. May collect fares or tickets.

Salary Based on Experience Level

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

Emsi 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	$33,954
Median 50th Percentile	$48,707
Senior-Level 90th Percentile	$81,296

Hourly Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile	$16
Median 50th Percentile	$23
Senior-Level 90th Percentile	$39

Annual Job Openings

723 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	96.84%
A certificate	1.66%
Some college	1.49%
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