Bus and Truck Driver Training

The bus and truck driver program at College of the Ouachitas 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 Arkansas colleges that offer bus and truck driver training.

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College of the Ouachitas (OBU)

410 Ouachita St, Arkadelphia, AR

About
College of the Ouachitas, located in Malvern, Arkansas, was founded in 1969 and was originally a vocation school that provided career training known as Ouachita Vocational Technical School. The school operated until 1991 when it became Ouachita Technical College. The conversion to college was approved by the Governor Bill Clinton and was assisted by Henderson State University  in order to ensure that programs were able to offer college level credits and became fully accredited as a post secondary institution in 1997.

Academics
College of the Ouachitas offers a variety of courses that allow students to explore and pursue their interests and establish a path toward their desired goals. Academic transfer programs allow students to earn credits toward a bachelor's degree over the course of two years, followed by transferring to a four year institution to complete their education. Career training programs allow students to obtain an education in a high demand field or industry that assists in entry into the workforce as a qualified professional. Programs take between one and two years to complete and result in a certificate or associate degree.

Programs offered include:

• Nursing
• Nursing Assistant
• Criminal Justice
• General Studies
• Accounting

Admissions and Financial Aid
College of the Ouachitas is an open enrollment institution that allows any individual interested to enroll by completing an application and paying all fees. Students should supply transcripts and test scores and may be required to take a placement exam. Students should also participate in new student orientation and meet with counselor prior to registration. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships and is awarded based on need as determined by the information provided by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Students Enrolled in the Bus and Truck Driver Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. College of the Ouachitas 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).