Bus and Truck Driver Training

The bus and truck driver program at Lee 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 Texas colleges that offer bus and truck driver training.

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Lee College

5201 University Blvd, Laredo, TX

Lee College is a two-year college located in Baytown, Texas. LCC is a small college; however, prospective students shouldn’t let the size of the school sway them in a final decision. LCC has a lot to offer, and can adequately prepare students who wish to pursue a bachelors degree or those just looking for the perfect start.

There are several benefits available to new students if they choose to attend LCC. Those students just entering college for the first time will likely enjoy the smaller classes; this offers more personalized attention if need be. Even adult students wishing to return for their diploma will find LCC is a perfect fit.

There are several academic programs and majors at Lee College, where prospective students can earn their associate degrees. This includes such programs as business management, communications technology, animation/interactive technology/ video graphics and special effects, architecture, computer and information systems, just to name a few.  

If you are still not convinced that Lee College is a step in the right direction, then you should first consider their low cost, and competitive in state tuition rate of just under $1700 a year.

Lacking dormitories, Lee College is a commute-only campus. This will likely prove beneficial for older students and other potential students with responsibilities outside of classes, such as those with jobs and/or young children. 

The student center at Lee College is popular because of its game center, where students can enjoy some down time between classes. Athletically-minded students will find that Lee College offers varsity sports teams for both men and women. This includes tennis, volleyball, and basketball.

For more information on the academic programs, services, and campus life offered at Lee College, Please visit their website.

Students Enrolled in the Bus and Truck Driver Program

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

• Laredo, TX
  • Total Employment: 480
  • Average Hourly Rate: $11.81
  • Average Annual Salary: $24560

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

• Laredo, TX
  • Total Employment: 4
  • Average Hourly Rate: $17.78
  • Average Annual Salary: $36970

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