Bus and Truck Driver Training

The bus and truck driver program at Crowder 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 Missouri colleges that offer bus and truck driver training.

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Crowder College (Covenant)

12330 Conway Road, Saint Louis, MO

Crowder College, located in Neosho, Missouri, was established in 1963. The school took over the space previously occupied by Fort Crowder. The school is a public, two year institution serving the counties of McDonald and Newton, as well as other outlying areas. The school is named after General Enoch Crowder a well known soldier and statesman from Missouri. Crowder has become known for its alternative energy program which was responsible for the design and development of the first automobile to be solar powered that was able to make a coast to coast journey. The school has maintained its excellence in that particular field, even as it provides educational excellence in other areas of study.

Academics

Crowder College offers a large number of programs designed to prepare individuals for academic transfer or prepare them for a career through training and education. Academic transfer programs will have students completing the freshman and sophomore years of a four year education through Crowder College, followed by the application and transfer to a four year institution to complete the final two years of a bachelor's degree. Transfer to public schools in MIssouri is made easier through transfer agreements in place with specific schools allowing for admission of certain criterion are met. Transfer to out of state or private schools is more difficult due to varying admissions requirements and possible credit transfer issues. Students wishing to pursue transfer should consult a counselor to develop a curriculum that best matches one's desired school or schools.

Career training programs take between one and two years to complete and result in a certificate or associate degree. Programs are designed to develop skills and abilities that are necessary to perform as a professional in one's chosen field. Courses are a mixture of practical and theoretical study, allowing student to apply learn methodologies and techniques, particularly in applied science programs, through controlled environments. The experience and confidence one obtains through such practice is beneficial in the pursuit of employment. Graduates will typically seek out job opportunities at the entry level.

Programs offered include:

• Environmental Science
• Psychology
• Nursing
• Automotive Technology
• Accounting

Admissions and Financial Aid

Admissions to Crowder College is made easy through the school's open enrollment policy that allows any individual that is 18 years or older, or has a high school diploma or equivalent to submit an application along with transcripts and the payment of tuition in order to be admitted. Students may be asked to take a placement exam, though standardized test scores may be accepted in lieu of such an exam. The school encourages the participation of new students in orientation in order to familiarize themselves with the campus. Additionally, students should make an appointment prior to registration with a counselor to discuss program enrollment and curriculum.

Financial aid is given in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Loans are the only form of aid that must be repaid. Students in need of financial assistance must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the information from which is used by the school when developing the student's aid packet, specifically identifying the aid needs of the student and what forms of aid he or she is eligible for. Financial aid must be reapplied for prior to each academic year.

Students Enrolled in the Bus and Truck Driver Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Covenant 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

Salary & Wages

• St. Louis, MO-IL
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $18.01
  • Average Annual Salary: $37460

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

• St. Louis, MO-IL
  • Total Employment: 6
  • Average Hourly Rate: $14.39
  • Average Annual Salary: $29920

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

• St. Louis, MO-IL
  • Total Employment: 14
  • Average Hourly Rate: $20.70
  • Average Annual Salary: $43050

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