<p>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.&nbsp;
Currently, the need for qualified truck drivers remains high in Wisconsin. The demand for truck drivers is expected to increase continually due to the retirement of current drivers, the increased need for freight-carrying services and changes to technology, such as CNG.
<strong>Additional program details:&nbsp;</strong>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.</p>

Truck Driving Diploma | SkillUp Coalition

Truck Driving Diploma

Milwaukee Area Technical College

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Drive a tractor-trailer combination or a truck with a capacity of at least 26,001 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). May be required to unload truck. Requires commercial drivers' license. Includes tow truck drivers.