Bus and Truck Driver Training

The bus and truck driver program at Reid State Technical 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 Alabama colleges that offer bus and truck driver training.

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Reid State Technical College

7000 Adventist Blvd NW, Huntsville, AL

Reid State Technical College, located in Evergreen, Alabama, was founded in 1963 to provide residents of its designated service area additional post-secondary education opportunities. The city of Evergreen provided local support and land for the establishment of a permanent campus that allowed the college to become a reality.

RSTC provides academic excellence to individuals in the Counties of Monroe, Conecuh, and Escambia, as well as parts of Butler Covington and Wilcox Counties. The school has over the years added facilities and maintained renovations in order to utilize new technologies and meet current and future student needs.

Academics

As a technical college, RSTC provides a small number of programs focused on high demand fields. Individuals participating in one of these programs will receive the training and skills necessary to enter the workforce as a qualified professional, utilizing the knowledge and abilities learned through classroom and practical training under the supervision of professional instructors.

Completion of a program takes between one and two years to complete, with individuals will earn an associate degree or certificate depending on the program of study.

Programs offered include:

• Cosmetology
• Nail Technology
• Office Administration
• Welding Technology
• Commercial Truck Driving

A complete list of programs is available here:

www.rstc.edu/programofstudy.html

Admissions and Financial Aid

Individuals interested in enrolling at Reid State Technical College may do so through the completion and submission of an application for admission and payment of all related fees after registration. Students are also asked to take a placement exam, participate in new student orientation and apply for financial aid prior to registration. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students in need of financial assistance must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), used by the school to form a student's financial aid packet.

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

• Huntsville, AL
  • Average Hourly Rate: $13.31
  • Average Annual Salary: $27690

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

• Huntsville, AL
  • Total Employment: 640
  • Average Hourly Rate: $11.93
  • Average Annual Salary: $24820

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

• Huntsville, AL
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $18.61
  • Average Annual Salary: $38710

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