Program Information
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Location: Oak Creek Campus
- Pathway: Manufacturing, Construction & Transportation
- Program Code: 30-458-1
- Offering: In-class
- Degree Type: Technical Diploma
- Start Dates: August/October/January/March/May/June
About the Truck Driving Diploma
DESCRIPTION
As a graduate of this eight-week Truck Driving program, you will enter an industry in need of qualified workers. Developing skills related to safety, maintenance and the operation of trucks prepares you for entry-level positions as a local or over-the-road driver. Students have the opportunity to attain Class A CDL (commercial driver’s license) as a result of their training.
Students also will get to learn about and work with vehicles that operate on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). CNG-powered engines are cleaner, quieter and require less maintenance compared to diesel-fueled engines. As emissions regulations tighten, the trucking industry is moving toward CNG- and hydrogen-fueled engines.
Currently, the need for qualified truck drivers remains high in Wisconsin. The demand for truck drivers is expected to continually increase due to the retirement of current drivers, the increased need for freight-carrying services and changes to technology, such as CNG.
Additional program details: To prepare you to safely operate and maintain tractor-trailer and heavy trucks, the curriculum focuses on teaching driving and backing skills through classroom, lab, range and roadway experiences; online resources also assist with developing skills.
For more information about the petition process, including special requirements for admissions, please visit:
MATC Truck Driver Training (link)
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Career Outlook
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Detailed Program Information
2024-25 Curriculum
| Course | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| TRCKDR-345 | Truck Driving 1 ‡ | 5 |
| TRCKDR-346 | Truck Driving 2 ‡ | 5 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 10 |
‡ Prerequisites required.
Must be admitted to the Truck Driving (30-458-1) program.
Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.
Current MATC students should consult their Academic Program Plan for specific curriculum requirements.
To see course descriptions, class times and locations, visit the full course catalog (link).
Already a student? You can visit Self-Service (link) and choose Student Planning to register for classes.
2024-2025 Program Flyer
Important Dates
Deadlines and important dates can be found on:
Cost & Aid Deadlines
Also, you can find dates and deadlines on the MATC Calendar
Program Outcomes
- Perform basic truck driving operations
- Adhere to safe truck driving operating procedures
- Explain advanced operating practices
- Explain vehicle systems and reporting malfunctions
- Comply with non-driving-activity activities
Admission Requirements
- Age 18 years or older
- Valid Wisconsin driver's license and acceptable driving record
- Department of Transportation medical exam and drug test
- Valid Commercial Learners Permit (CLP) – for more information, see Wisconsin Commercial Driver's Manual at wisconsindot.gov or at local DMV office.
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