midwest_logo_dsk
Request Info
(800) 814.5124
  • Programs
    • Allied Health
      • Dental Assisting
      • Massage Therapy
      • Medical Assisting
      • Medical Coding Specialist
      • Medical Coding Specialist Hybrid
      • Phlebotomy
      • Basic Nursing Assistant
    • Mechanical Trades
      • HVAC/R Technician
      • Journeyman Welder
      • Journeyman Welder II
    • Truck Driving
      • Professional Truck Driving
      • CDL Training Course
    • Cosmetology
    • Continuing Education
  • Campuses
    • East Peoria, IL
    • Moline, IL
    • Springfield, IL
    • Springfield, MO
  • Admissions
    • High School
      • Welding Competition
    • For Military Students
    • Financial Aid
      • Financing Options
      • Tuition and Cost
      • Net Price Calculator
      • Student Loan Management
      • 1098-T
    • Scholarships
      • MTI DTC High School Scholarship
      • Terms and Conditions
    • Catalog
  • Student Services
    • Student Portal
    • Transcript Request
    • Student Accounts
    • Elearning
      • E-Learning MS Teams
      • E-Learning Canvas
      • E-Learning MS Pearson
    • MTI Apparel
    • Student Resources
      • Housing
      • Externships
      • Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention
      • Student Complaint Procedures
      • Campus Safety
  • About
    • Emergency Financial Aid Grant — HEERF Student
    • Emergency Financial Aid Grant — HEERF Institutional
    • Emergency Financial Aid Grant — HEERF CRRSAA
    • Emergency Financial Aid Grant — American Rescue Plan
    • Why MTI?
    • Blog
      • Resources
      • News & Events
    • MTI Employment Opportunities
    • MTI Curriculum
    • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Search
  • Request Info
Request Info
(800) 814.5124
  • Programs
    • Allied Health
      • Dental Assisting
      • Massage Therapy
      • Medical Assisting
      • Medical Coding Specialist
      • Medical Coding Specialist Hybrid
      • Phlebotomy
      • Basic Nursing Assistant
    • Mechanical Trades
      • HVAC/R Technician
      • Journeyman Welder
      • Journeyman Welder II
    • Truck Driving
      • Professional Truck Driving
      • CDL Training Course
    • Cosmetology
    • Continuing Education
  • Campuses
    • East Peoria, IL
    • Moline, IL
    • Springfield, IL
    • Springfield, MO
  • Admissions
    • High School
      • Welding Competition
    • For Military Students
    • Financial Aid
      • Financing Options
      • Tuition and Cost
      • Net Price Calculator
      • Student Loan Management
      • 1098-T
    • Scholarships
      • MTI DTC High School Scholarship
      • Terms and Conditions
    • Catalog
  • Student Services
    • Student Portal
    • Transcript Request
    • Student Accounts
    • Elearning
      • E-Learning MS Teams
      • E-Learning Canvas
      • E-Learning MS Pearson
    • MTI Apparel
    • Student Resources
      • Housing
      • Externships
      • Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention
      • Student Complaint Procedures
      • Campus Safety
  • About
    • Emergency Financial Aid Grant — HEERF Student
    • Emergency Financial Aid Grant — HEERF Institutional
    • Emergency Financial Aid Grant — HEERF CRRSAA
    • Emergency Financial Aid Grant — American Rescue Plan
    • Why MTI?
    • Blog
      • Resources
      • News & Events
    • MTI Employment Opportunities
    • MTI Curriculum
    • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Search
  • Request Info

Professional Truck Driving

MTI_Professional_Truck_Driving
MTI_Professional_Truck_Driving_MobileHero_Image

PROFESSIONAL TRUCK DRIVING

MTI's Professional Truck Driving Program

Are you looking for a hands-on career that offers competitive pay and allows you to work independently and explore the country? MTI’s Professional Truck Driving Program prepares you for life on the open road, giving you the behind-the-wheel experience you need to pursue an entry-level career in this essential industry—classes are enrolling now.

Truck Driving School Overview

Here’s what you can expect when you attend Midwest Technical Institute (MTI) for your professional truck driver education:

Trucking Classes
Length:
20 weeks (5 months)
Hours:
600 clock hours (300 classroom training / 24 range & observation / 24 over-the-road / 252 remedial)
When:
Daytime classes available
Completion:
Certificate of completion

Get Started Now

Hands-On Truck Driving School in Missouri

Basic Truck Controls | Road Training | CDL Permit Test Preparation | Vehicle Inspection | Hazardous Material Training | Instrument Control Systems |

The professional truck driving instructors at MTI bring real-world experience on the road to the classroom, providing hands-on truck driving instruction and one-on-one interaction to help you develop essential skills.

In MTI’s professional trucking school, you’ll learn:

  • Life on the road
  • Preparation for state range and drive test
  • Preventative maintenance
  • Load securement and cargo holding
  • Weigh stations and transportation security
  • Forklift training
  • FMCSA rules and regulations
Get Started Now

Find your nearest truck driving school

Springfield, Missouri

Midwest Technical Institute Springfield, MO Campus

3600 S Glenstone Ave
Springfield, MO 65804

What Makes the Professional Truck Driving Program at MTI Different?

Hands Icon

Receive on-the-road and behind-the-wheel training in real trucks

20-Weeks-Icon

Earn your professional truck driving certificate in as few as 20 weeks

Truck-Driving-Icon

All MTI truck driving instructors have real-world driving experience

Book Hand Icon

Small class sizes and no general education courses required

Handshake Icon

Lifetime job placement assistance is available to all qualified graduates

Certificate Icon

Financial aid and scholarship opportunities available to students who qualify

Day Night Icon

Flexible class schedules are available

Ready to learn more about MTI’s hands-on training programs?

  • Hidden
  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Quick Facts: Truck Driving School

What is a professional truck driver?

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers help transport goods across distances, frequently traveling across the country on a set schedule. These long-haul drivers require special training as total cargo weight typically exceeds 26,000 pounds.

Are you considering a new career? Check out: Should I Start a Career in Truck Driving?

How much do professional truck drivers make?

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage for professional truckers in May 2020 was approximately $47,130. The highest 10 percent of professional truck drivers earned more than $69,480.

Where can I work as a professional truck driver?

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, “most heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers’ routes are assigned by a dispatcher, but some independent drivers still plan their own routes. Some drivers have one or two routes that they drive regularly, and other drivers take many different routes throughout the country. Also, some drivers have routes that include Mexico or Canada.”

For additional information, check out our resource, What is the Typical Career Path for Truck Drivers?

How much does truck driving school cost?

For more information on MTI program costs, please contact Financial Aid or visit Tuition & Cost.

Professional Truck Driving at Midwest Technical Institute

Watch for an overview of truck driving training at Midwest Technical Institute.

More Videos

Financial Assistance

Midwest Technical Institute offers a variety of financing options to qualifying students. Financial Aid Representatives are available at each of our campuses to assist you. Please contact your nearest MTI campus today to learn more.

Enrollment and Outcomes

Enrollment and outcome information for all Illinois-based campuses and the ACCSC annual reports for each program in Adobe PDF format. Please note, all programs are not offered at all campuses. For annual details, please visit our PTD enrollment and outcomes page.

Professional Truck Driving Careers

According the Bureau of Labor Statistics, “the economy depends on truck drivers to transport freight and keep supply chains moving. As the demand for goods increases, more truck drivers will be needed. Trucks transport most of the freight in the United States, so as households and businesses increase their spending, the trucking industry will grow.” *www.bls.gov  

The Bureau predicts the job outlook for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers will increase by 6% from 2020 to 2030. *www.bls.gov

Professional Truck Driving Vehicles Include: Dry Vans, Tankers, Flatbeds, Dump Trucks, Low Boys, Cargo Containers, Livestock Trucks, Drop Decks, Cement Trucks, Grain Trucks and Wreckers

Professional Truck Driving Industries Include: Warehouse Workers, Dock Workers, Truck Repair Technicians, Forklift Operators, Shipping I Receiving Clerks, Dispatchers and Entry Level Brokering

Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges

Accreditations

Midwest Technical Institute is proudly accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools & Colleges (ACCSC) and is approved by the U.S. Department of Education to participate in federally-funded financial aid programs. For more information about our accreditations and approvals, please visit: https://www.midwesttech.edu/about-us/accreditation/

MTI is a member of the Commercial Vehicle Training Association (CVTA).

Midwest Technical Institute is approved to operate by the Missouri Department of Higher Education.

Satellite Location (CDL Range):

5284 W. Sunshine

Brookline, MO  65619

© 2020, Midwest Technical Institute | Consumer & Regulatory Disclosures

Programs

  • Medical Assisting
  • Dental Assisting
  • Journeyman Welder
  • Journeyman Welder II
  • HVAC/R Technician
  • Professional Truck Driving
  • CDL Training Course
  • Medical Coding Specialist
  • Medical Coding Specialist Hybrid
  • Basic Nursing Assistant
  • Phlebotomy
  • Continuing Education

Campuses

Springfield, IL
(217) 527-8324

East Peoria, IL
(309) 427-2750

Moline, IL
(309) 277-7900

Springfield, MO
(417) 227-4950

Student Services

  • Externships
  • Student Accounts
  • Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention
  • Student Complaint Procedures
  • Transcript Request
  • Student Portal

Admissions

  • Why MTI?
  • Military Students
  • Financial Aid
  • Scholarships
  • Welding Competition
  • Catalog

About

  • Accreditation
  • State Licensing
  • Campus Safety
  • F.A.Q.
  • Graduation Enrollment and Outcomes Disclosures
  • MTI Employment Opportunities
  • Sitemap

Terms of Use | Privacy Policy Copyright © 2020 Midwest Technical Institute
MTI/DTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program | Emergency Financial Aid Grant