Bus and Truck Driver Training

The bus and truck driver program at Eastern Iowa Community College District 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 Iowa colleges that offer bus and truck driver training.

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Eastern Iowa Community College District

2570 Asbury Rd, Dubuque, IA

Three community colleges make up the Eastern Iowa Community College District: Clinton Community College in Clinton; Scott Community College in Bettendorf; and Muscatine Community College in Muscatine. The schools also offer classes at five technology centers throughout the district. EICC’s accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission is proof that they are committed to academic excellence in education. They offer a broad palette of educational choices from associate degree programs to professional re-licensure courses and senior citizen programs, showing their commitment higher education and the local community.  Degree-seeking students can find programs concentrating on business, legal concerns, health services, and technology, to name a few.

College students make a lot of sacrifices in order to put in the study time necessary to achieve success. But when study time is over, they want excitement, entertainment, and good friends to share them with! EICC schools offer a plethora of extracurricular clubs and activities. Log on to the schools’ web sites to check out the fun.

In today’s economy, people want to be assured they are getting the best value for their money. EICC understands this concern and has managed to keep tuition costs low. To help defray costs, EICC offers scholarships based on special interests, academic achievement, and need; grants; work study; and student loans. EICC’s commitment to excellence, their extracurricular activities, and their affordable tuition make starting your future at EICC an attractive and smart choice.

Students Enrolled in the Bus and Truck Driver Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Eastern Iowa Community College District offers a less than one year certificate program in bus and truck driver.

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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

• Dubuque, IA
  • Total Employment: 160
  • Average Hourly Rate: $14.62
  • Average Annual Salary: $30410

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

• Dubuque, IA
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $18.94
  • Average Annual Salary: $39400

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