Commercial Truck Driver

Trucks deliver 70 percent of all freight tonnage and 80 percent of U.S. communities receive their goods exclusively by truck. There are currently 3.5 million commercial drivers, averaging $50,000 annually. Over the next ten years the American Trucking Association (ATA) projects a need for 96,178 new drivers per year. These opportunities exist because of industry growth (36%), retirement (37%), drivers not meeting current guidelines (16%) and changing careers (11%). This offers an excellent opportunity for a new career.

Please note that a student may only earn one Occupational Skills Award (OSA) per academic year.

Applicant must meet all requirements of the Department of Transportation (DOT) and Houston City College including:

• Be at least 18-years-old for intrastate; 21-years-old interstate
• Pass a DOT physical
• Pass DOT drug test
• Have a good driving record
• Have a valid Class C Driver’s License

2023-2024 Third-Party Licensure/Certification Exam Results  
Occupational licensure and/or certification pass rates reported by academic calendar year (Sept. 1–Aug. 31). Results for the 2022-2023 academic year is provided for comparison.

Commercial Truck Driving Schedule

Day Class/5 Weeks

Monday - Thursday 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.

WEEKEND CLASS/10 Weekends

Saturday & Sunday  7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

EVENING CLASS/10 Weeks

Monday - Friday  5:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

Tuition $4350

Class B Commercial Driver’s License

Duration:  6 Weeks (120 hours)

Class Schedule:

Saturday and Sunday, 7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.