The trucking industry is a great field with strong growth of well-paying jobs. The shortage of professional drivers is so great that the trucking industry has requested that the age to obtain an interstate CDL be reduced from 21 years old to 18 years old. The next professional driving class will begin July 9.
Financial assistance is available to qualified individuals.
This includes new Alternative Loans, the Workforce Investment Act, employer training reimbursement programs and the federal Hope tax credit. Black Hawk College can assist with arranging financing and job placement.