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Umpqua Community College provides high quality training to help you gain job placement with a company that is compatible with your needs. UCC's four weeks of CDL training excels compared to other programs when you consider the following:

Professional truck driver certification standards

Highly experienced, professional instructors

Excellent classroom and teaching methods that provide the depth of understanding needed to be successful

High-quality training to help you gain job placement with the best companies

More behind-the-wheel time than comparable programs

Training is provided by an accredited institution with well-established policies and procedures as described in UCC Student Handbook and College Catalog.

The Umpqua Community College Professional Truck Driver certification includes classroom training covering: log books, trip planning, and hours of service. This is followed by road/yard training covering; behind-the wheel driving, entry-level driver training, 3 types of backing, and pre-trip practice.

Students have two options for registration/completion of the 160 hour classroom/behind the wheel program:

Non-credit training – 160 hours that prepares you to enter the field of truck driving and test to earn your Commercial Driver License (CDL). Non Credit Training is not eligible for Federal Financial Aid.

Earn up to 10 college credits towards the Trucking & Transportation Logistics Certificate. In order to obtain the credit based Certification, students also take the Transportation Customer Service course and complete a minimum of 100 hours of Cooperative Work Experience which includes a sixteen hour seminar. This Certificate is not eligible for Federal Financial Aid.

Class B Driver’s License Training

Umpqua Community College offers Class B CDL training that allows individuals to drive the second heaviest weight class of commercial vehicles. If you are looking to drive a bus or straight truck, contact the Community and Workforce Training office at 541-440-4668 for information.

Refresher Course

Umpqua Community College offers training if you have a CDL and need additional hours to improve or refresh your skills. Contact the Community & Workforce Training office at 541-440-4668 for more information.

CAREERS

Completion of this program could lead to employment as one of the following:

Chip Hauler

Local Delivery Driver

Log Hauler

Long-Haul Truck Driver

Sand and Gravel Hauler

The trucking industry expects to hire about 80,000 new drivers every year for the next 10 years, according to a survey done by the American Trucking Association.

Women and minorities may have even greater opportunities.

UCC provides graduates with job placement assistance. Recruiters from local and national trucking companies visit UCC classes. It is common for students to have multiple job offers before graduation. However, UCC makes NO guarantee of a job. You are encouraged to research and choose the trucking company that best suits your needs rather than accept the first offer. It is strongly recommended that students stay with the first company who employs them for at least 1 year.

Once you complete the program, it is very important you keep the school informed of your current address and phone numbers. You will receive periodic follow-up placement inquiries from UCC to document job placement.

Classroom portion will be held 7 am to 3:30 pm for one week. Road and yard training will be held 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday for three weeks (with a few exceptions for longer-earlier mornings or the night drive. 3rd Party Tester will come in the week following class to begin testing. Classes begin every six weeks on average and an evening/weekend option is offered 1-2 times annually.

Payment Method Options

- Cash, Check or Money Order

- Visa, Master or Debit Card

- Student Loans/Personal Loans

Payment or proof of funding from another source is required at the time of registration. Enrollment is limited and seats are slotted by Truck Coordinator

ABOUT UMPQUA COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Nestled in the beautiful North Umpqua River Valley, Umpqua Community College is the regional center for higher education. UCC features one of the most picturesque campuses in Oregon, a peaceful atmosphere, and year-round recreational activities.