Bus and Truck Driver Training

The bus and truck driver program at Bevill State Community College 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 Alabama colleges that offer bus and truck driver training.

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Bevill State Community College

One Academy Drive, Daphne, AL

About
Bevill State Community College, located in Jasper, Alabama, was founded in 1992 through the merger of two former institutions, Walker State Technical College and Brewer State Junior College. The two institutions were formed through Alabama's passing of legislation in 1962 and 1963 regarding the formation and management of technical, community and junior colleges throughout the state. Two more campuses merged with Bevill State Community College in 1993 and 1998, creating a four campus two year institution dedicated to community growth and development through multiple program offerings that reflect the needs of the community and a up to date facilities that provide an environment conducive to success.

Academics
Bevill State Community College offers a number of academic and career programs that allow for a variety of paths for students. Academic programs facilitate the transfer to a four year institution through the completion of the freshman and sophomore years of education at a low financial cost, after which the student will be eligible to finish their bachelor degree at an accredited college or university. Students choosing to transfer will most likely follow the STARS, (Statewide Transfer and Articulation Reporting System) which provides an outline for courses and requirements for transfer to state institutions.

Career and technical programs provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to perform professionally in a given field. Such programs will result in a certificate or associate degree, with certificate programs taking less time to complete due to a lack of general education courses in the curriculum. Graduates of such programs will be eligible for entry into the workforce immediately after graduation.

Programs offered include:

• Criminal Justice
• Liberal Arts
• Nursing
• Cosmetology
• Computer Science

Non credit courses are also available for individuals who wish to take a class or classes for personal interests or fun.

Admissions and Financial Aid
Students interested in enrollment at Bevill State Community College should complete and submit the application for admission either online or in person. Once completed an appointment should be made for a placement exam which will determine which general education courses a student will begin with. Students should also submit all pertinent documents, including transcripts. As open admissions school, students who meet the minimum requirements for admission will accepted. Some programs may have additional requirements for admission.

Financial aid is available in the form of grants, work study programs and scholarships. Financial aid is disbursed based on need, with lower income students receiving more aid. Students in need of financial aid must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in order to determine need, eligibility and awards. Students may also be eligible for external scholarships which provide financial assistance for a variety of reasons, such as ethnicity, merit, or writing skill. Such scholarships require a separate application to be submitted.

Students Enrolled in the Bus and Truck Driver Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Bevill State Community College 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

• Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL
  • Total Employment: 310
  • Average Hourly Rate: $8.76
  • Average Annual Salary: $18220

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

• Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL
  • Total Employment: 690
  • Average Hourly Rate: $17.44
  • Average Annual Salary: $36280

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