Spoon River College

Commercial CDL Driver Training

The Commercial Driver Training (CDT) certificate program is designed to offer individuals basic knowledge of the principles, techniques, and skills necessary for safe, efficient operation of tractor-trailer vehicles. The curriculum includes: CDL permit preparation, hazardous materials training, Department of Transportation federal regulations, logging, and trip planning. Extensive hands-on driving experience both on the range and on the road is also included. The CDT classes ensure the students have a broad-based knowledge of the concepts and skills necessary to become safe, efficient commercial drivers.

Certificates and Degrees

• 10-hour Basic Commercial Driver Training Certificate
• 17-hour Commercial Driver Training Certificate

Enrichment Opportunities

The Commercial Driver Training program provides internship and on-the-job training for students. Some of the companies providing enrichment opportunities include:

• Dot Foods
• Star Transport
• Werner Enterprises
• Roehl Transport
• Curry, Inc.

Employment Opportunities

• Over-the-road driver
• Long distance driver
• Local delivery driver
• Fleet service technician
• Fleet manager
• Trucking dispatcher

Funding Sources for CDT

• Illinois Veteran & National Guard Grant - Contact Rick Duvendack, SRC Veteran’s Advisor (309)649-6267.
• Bank Loans - Contact your local bank for personal loan information.

• Many trucking companies offer 100% tuition reimbursement programs as part of their benefit package.

  This program is offered as a sign-on bonus to attract new drivers Tuition reimbursement usually begins after the student has been on the job for 90 days The program pays you back at a rate of approximately $100.00 per month as long as you are employed There are no contracts to sign & no obligation to stay Current companies offering the full tuition reimbursement are: Sharkey Transport, DOT Foods, Roehl Transport, Paschall Truck Lines, & USA Truck Inc. Call Spoon River College for more details: (309)647-2794

• Pell Grants, MAP Grants, & Stafford Loans are NOT available for CDL training.

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  Spoon River College
  1240 S. 4th Ave
  Canton, IL 61520
  (309)647-2794​

Find CDL Training Through Paid CDL Training Programs

Did you know there are also paid CDL training programs available? These are truck driving schools which are owned and operated by trucking companies. They're also known as company-sponsored CDL training programs. These programs can often turn out to be free CDL training! Check out that link to learn more.

Independent truck driving schools and company-sponsored schools are both worthy of consideration and are covered thoroughly in our truck driver's career guide.