Bus and Truck Driver Training

The bus and truck driver program at Arkansas State University – Newport 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 Idaho colleges that offer bus and truck driver training.

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Arkansas State University – Newport (ASUN)

405 S. Main Street, Moscow, ID

About
Arkansas State University - Newport, located in Newport, Arkansas, was founded in 1976 and was originally known as White River Vocation Technical School. In 1992 the school merged with Arkansas State University - Beebe, forming ASU Beebe/Newport, a merge that lasted until 2000, when the Newport Campus became a separate institution. Today the school operates three campuses located in Newport, Jonesboro and Marked Tree. The school is a public two year institution and part of the Arkansas State University System, allowing for ease of transfer to Arkansas State University four year institutions if so desired.

Academics
ASU Newport provides students a large number of programs that can result in a certificate or degree. These programs allow students to choose the technical or academic tract that best matches one's future plans and goals. Technical programs provide students training in the skills and abilities in a  given field of study necessary to enter the workforce as a professional. Programs take between one and two years to complete and prepare individuals for work at the entry level. Academic transfer programs facilitate transfer to a four year university by completing the first two years of a four year education. Once completed the student is free to apply to their desired school or schools, followed by the completion of the final two years of a bachelor's degree.

Programs offered include:

• Liberal Arts
• Business
• Nursing
• Welding
• Phlebotomy

Admissions and Financial Aid
ASU Newport is an open enrollment institution, and as such any students that completes the application for admission and provides their transcripts and test scores will be admitted to the school. It is also recommended that students meet with a counselor to plan their curriculum and participate in orientation to introduce them to campus life prior to registration. Financial aid is available in the form of loans and grants. Students in need of assistance must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) which will be used to determine aid program eligibility and monetary awards.

Students Enrolled in the Bus and Truck Driver Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Arkansas State University – Newport 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

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

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