Truck Driver
Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers transport goods from one location to another.
Working as a long-haul truck driver is a lifestyle choice because these drivers can be away from home for days or weeks at a time.
Apprenticeships in Utah
Associated General Contractors of Utah & MTech
Each of the apprenticeship programs (Skilled Labor, Rough & Civil Carpenter, Heavy Equipment Operator & Truck Driver) has a required number of on the job training hours and related training. All related training curriculum is from the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER). The AGC of Utah has partnered with Mountainland Technical College to provide the required educational instruction. Students will receive college credit for the classes. Most programs have classes one week at a time throughout the winter, although the Rough Carpenter program has night classes that go from fall through spring.
Training Programs at MTECH
MTECH Commercial Truck Driving CDL
160 Hours
Professional commercial drivers are in high demand. Start on your path to a new high paying career and finish in as few as four weeks. Learn truck components and vehicle inspection, backing skills, advanced driving skills, safety and more. Four weeks of intensive training will prepare students for an exciting high-paying career in the trucking industry.
Topics include: basic and advanced driving skills, truck components and operation, cost-efficient operation, rules and regulations, paperwork, personal health and safety, and driver professionalism. Students will also log over 60 hours of on-the-road driving and observation. This training prepares drivers for a career with a wide variety of local and over-the-road carriers.
Training Programs at SLCC
SLCC Professional Truck Driving Class A Certificate
270 Clock Hours
This intensive program is designed to prepare students for an entry level truck driving position as a Class “A” CDL driver. The program has three courses with units of study that cover basic and advanced operating practices, defensive driving, inspections, life skills and essential activities such as trip planning, map reading, hours of service, cargo handling and an employment workshop.
16 Hours
80 Hours