Bus and Truck Driver Training

The bus and truck driver program at Advanced Technology Institute prepare students for careers as professional truck drivers, bus drivers and other professional delivery drivers. The program focuses on applying technical knowledge and skills to drive trucks and buses, delivery vehicles, and other commercial vehicles. Program courses include: operating gas/diesel and electrically-powered vehicles, loading and unloading cargo and passengers, reporting delays or accidents on the road, arranging transportation for personnel, and keeping records of receipts and fares. Get more details below including other Virginia colleges that offer bus and truck driver training.

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Advanced Technology Institute

658 Brandon Ave SW Ste 210, Roanoke, VA

Overview

Advanced Technology Institute is a private for-profit two-year school with its main campus located in Virginia Beach, Virginia. It also has an additional campus in Virginia Beach and in Norfolk, Virginia. The institute strives to provide quality up-to-date education that meets and surpasses industry standards and prepares students for successful careers in technical areas. It is a small school, educating around 600 students. Advanced Technology Institute was founded in 1975. It was granted master certification for its automotive program in 1998. The Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges nationally accredits Advanced Technology Institute.

Programs Offered

Advanced Technology Institute offers programs related to the automotive and technical fields including:

• Automotive technology
• Diesel/Heavy vehicle
• Commercial driving
• Maritime welding
• HVAC/Refrigeration

Admissions Information

Applicants to Advanced Technology Institute must have at least a high school diploma or GED. All applicants must complete admissions testing and a preliminary background check. After the initial review of the applicant, prospective students must also schedule a personal interview with the admissions staff. Additional requirements are applicable to specific programs, such as minimum age, physical examination, and valid driver's license.

Students Enrolled in the Bus and Truck Driver Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Advanced Technology Institute offers a less than one year certificate program in bus and truck driver.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach or instruct vocational or occupational subjects at the postsecondary level (but at less than the baccalaureate) to students who have graduated or left high school. Includes correspondence school, industrial, and commercial instructors; and adult education teachers and instructors who prepare persons to operate industrial machinery and equipment and transportation and communications equipment. Teaching may take place in public or private schools whose primary business is education or in a school associated with an organization whose primary business is other than education.

Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity

Description

Drive bus or motor coach, including regular route operations, charters, and private carriage. May assist passengers with baggage. May collect fares or tickets.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, bus drivers, transit and intercity employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.9% from 2014 to 2024

Bus Drivers, School or Special Client

Description

Transport students or special clients, such as the elderly or persons with disabilities. Ensure adherence to safety rules. May assist passengers in boarding or exiting.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, bus drivers, school or special client employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.6% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Roanoke, VA
  • Average Hourly Rate: $11.80
  • Average Annual Salary: $24550

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

Description

Drive a tractor-trailer combination or a truck with a capacity of at least 26,000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). May be required to unload truck. Requires commercial drivers' license.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.5% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Roanoke, VA
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $18.99
  • Average Annual Salary: $39500

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).