There’s a high demand for professional truck drivers, and this program will help you earn your Class B commercial driver's license. You’ll learn to operate various types of vehicles such as van body, stake body and dump body delivery trucks. As a professional truck driver, you are responsible for the safe, efficient delivery of goods between locations. You’ll have lots of time behind the wheel learning how to maneuver trucks into tight parking spaces, through narrow alleys and up to loading platforms. You’ll develop backing and driving skills through classroom, lab, range and roadway experiences. Communications with fellow drivers, dispatchers, shippers, mechanics and law enforcement personnel will also be covered. In addition, you’ll learn how to complete the necessary paperwork and appropriate inspections. You’ll get the skills you need to hit the road.

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Credit Transfer Options

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Whether you’re an incoming student, transferring to another two-year college or pursuing your bachelor’s degree, we make it easy for you to seamlessly transfer your credits. With full accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission, we offer credit transfer agreements with more than 65 two-and four-year colleges.

Transfer In

Many students come to Fox Valley Tech with credits they’ve already earned, either while in high school or at other colleges and universities. It’s also possible to be granted credit for career-related knowledge and skills you’ve already mastered.

Transfer Out

Is a four-year degree in your future? Save time and money by starting here. You can earn your associate degree at Fox Valley Tech, then apply your credits toward a bachelor’s degree. Or easily transfer your credits to other two-year colleges.

Additional Information

Please review [this guide](https://www.fvtc.edu/Portals/0/PDFs/Programs/Straight%20Truck%20Checklist%202017-2018.pdf) for complete admissions and program information.

Fox Valley Technical College's Truck Driving program is certified through the Professional Truck Driving Institute (PTDI).

In addition, the Fox Valley Technical College truck driving program and staff are members of the Wisconsin Motor Carriers Association (WMCA) and the National Association of Publicly Funded Truck Driving Schools (NAPFTDS).

To register for Truck Driving courses, you must possess a valid driver's license for at least one year, pass a DOT physical examination and pass the testing to obtain a Commercial Learner Permit from the DMV. You must also pass a drug test on the first day of class

English language speaking, writing and reading proficiency is required to be successful and safe in this program. A student must be able to read, write and discuss transportation-related textbooks. Minimum English Language proficiency necessary for this program is 8th grade level or High Intermediate (Level 4). Testing will be required the first day of class for all students. Students who do not meet the English language proficiency minimum requirement will be withdrawn from the class until they meet the requirement.

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