Bus and Truck Driver Training

The bus and truck driver program at Turtle Mountain Community 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 North Dakota colleges that offer bus and truck driver training.

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Turtle Mountain Community College (TMCC)

50 6th Ave S, Ellendale, ND

TMCC provides a variety of program options for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Belcourt, ND and operated as a private institution. As a tribal college, the school's primary goal is to serve residents of the reservation and to provide postsecondary educational options for its residents. The high teacher to student ratio and access to faculty and teachers are due primarily to the small student body, nearly 1000 students, maintained by TMCC.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Turtle Mountain Community College offers:

• Liberal Arts
• Early Childhood Education
• Construction Trades
• Welding Engineering Technician
• Phlebotomy
• Administrative Assistant

The school has an open enrollment policy, admitting any applicants that meet the minimum requirements for admission. Submission of transcripts, test scores, and letters of recommendations may be requested for certain programs.

The cost of tuition is approximately $2,500, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better understand their cost of attending this school. Students enrolled at Turtle Mountain Community College may qualify for aid which is typically scholarships, grants, and loans.

Students may visit the school's http://www.tm.edu to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Bus and Truck Driver Program

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