Bus and Truck Driver Training

The bus and truck driver program at Eastern New Mexico University – Roswell Campus 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 New Mexico colleges that offer bus and truck driver training.

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Eastern New Mexico University – Roswell Campus

Also known as ENMU-Portales

ENMU Station 2, 1500 S Ave K, Portales, NM

Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell is one of the three campuses of the Eastern New Mexico University system along with ENMU-Portales and ENMU-Ruidoso. This institution started as Roswell Community College (RCC) until it became part of the ENMU system in 1958 and its name was changed to ENMUR in 1967.

The campus is located at 52 University Blvd., Roswell, NM 88203 with 234.5 acres land area near the center of the former Walker Air Force Base. ENMUR has smart classrooms with feature technology enhancements and about 650 computers intended to enrich student learning.

Among the core values adopted by this institution are visionary leadership and learner-centered education. ENMUR serves diverse population within the rural corner of Southeastern New Mexico providing wide array of Certificate and Associate degree programs under Business and Science, Career and Technical Education, Health and Liberal Arts.

All throughout Southeast New Mexico, ENMUR has the only FAA approved Aviation Maintenance Technology program. Similarly, students pursuing healthcare degree are given the advantage to use the latest medical equipment at the University’s Health Science Center.

Bachelor’s and Master’s programs are also offered on campus through the ENMU-Portales, as well as distance education courses wherein most classes utilize Media site, a live and on-demand lecture capture tool that simulates real classroom setting. Apart from the degree programs and online courses, ENMUR also provides Adult Basic Education and training services for individuals with disability.

As an institution that values premier education, ENMUR strives for continuous improvement of its programs, services and processes to create quality personalized learning experiences geared towards promoting community development.

Degree programs, tuition, school fees, and much more can be found on the school's portal or by requesting admissions information from this page today.

Students Enrolled in the Bus and Truck Driver Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Eastern New Mexico University – Roswell Campus 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).