The Illinois Secretary of State s office administers a Class A road test. The course is for 7 credit hours and is approved by the Illinois Community College Board. A certificate is awarded upon completion. Thirty hours of home study are required during the program. Truck driving is one of the few occupations where students who complete training are almost certain to go to work immediately.
Many students receive several job offers prior to completion of their training.
Students may register at any time. Full-time programs start every month. Part-time programs start every 12 to 16 weeks. Training is scheduled around holidays and interruption caused by weather or other unforeseen circumstances. A high school diploma or GED is not required.