Truck Driving
Truck Driving Training Program
"College of the Redwoods' Truck Driving course was life changing for me. It gave me the skills and confidence needed to pursue a career I can be successful and proud of" - Nakia Cook
Next Program Dates: TBD
Process for Spring 2025 program has already started. Application period is now closed
NEW format for this program! More details listed below.
Step 1: Mandatory Informational Meetings
Next Informational Meetings: TBD
Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Location: 525 D St. Eureka CA
Step 2: Attend Mandatory Pre-Class Meetings
Please note: if you do not attend the Mandatory info meeting, you are unable to proceed to Step 2.
Potential students must bring all required documents to the pre-class meeting. Additional items in the process will be completed during this meeting.
Date: TBD
Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Step 3: Pass required drug screening (this is scheduled by CR)
Step 4: Random lottery drawing
Step 5: Finalize payment arrangements and registration (if selected)
Step 6: Attend mandatory orientation and begin program!
Mandatory Orientation: TBD
Program dates/details
TBD
Classroom:
Days: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Driving:
Behind-the-wheel will be 45 hours and observation will be 45 hours, for a total of
90 hours in the truck.
Days and times are already specifically set; students will arrange with the instructor and the rest of the class during the mandatory orientation. Students will drive and observe every day, Monday thru Friday, either in a 7:00a-12:00p or 12:00p-5:00p time slot. This is a 4-week revised program
Fee: $4,500 (Additional fees paid by the student to DMV, DOT Medical exam, drug screen)
---Potential students will learn about the payment plan and possible sponsorship opportunities.
Payment Plan Available through our partner at NelNet
Down Payment: $1,000
Monthly Payment: $599.17 for 6 months
Instructor: Steve Reis
About the program:
College of the Redwoods Truck Driver Training Program teaches background information, break-in skills, and offers behind-the-wheel training preparation for most trucking jobs. This intensive six-week course has 55 hours of lecture and 45 hours of "behind-the-wheel" instruction. Each student receives 45 additional hours of observation time in the truck.
Upon completion of the course, the student will schedule their DMV road test. If students pass the road test, they will receive their Class-A license.
Subjects include:
- Gauges and instruments
- Pre-trip inspection and safety
- Proper shifting techniques
- Brake systems and adjustments
- Paperwork
- How to seek employment
Eligibility:
To participate in the College of the Redwoods' Truck Driving Program, a student must be at least 18 years of age.
It is strongly recommended that you start working on these items as soon as possible and bring any of this documentation with you to the informational meeting:
- Copy of current CA driver's license
- Current DMV License Record (must be printed within 1 week of pre-class meetings)
- CDOT Medical Exam (see document below "Health Screeening Services")
- California Class A Learner's Permit (these are valid for 6 months)
- General Knowledge
- Air Brakes
- Combination Vehicles
Our office will send you for the following on a specific date and time based on the submission of the above items:
- DOT Drug Screen
Documents