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Transportation Technologies Department - Truck Driver Training Program

Truck Driver Training Program

Lansing Community College has been training tractor trailer drivers since 1965.   The Truck Driver Training Program is an intensive five week course that prepares a person to become an entry level tractor trailer driver. Our affordable tuition and fees includes classroom material, dorm if desired, and training in our modern tractor trailer fleet.

Listen here the Truck Drive Training radio spot (2003).  Please click here to download the free RealOne Player available from Real.

Facts About the Truck Driver Training Program at LCC:

  • Ninety-percent of LCC Truck Driver Training graduates find positions as truck drivers within 90 days of completing the program.
  • Students receive lifetime job placement assistance.
  • Instructors are dedicated.
  • Tuition is affordable.
  • Students can stay in the dormitory on base.
  • Training lasts only five weeks from start to finish and consists of no less than 150 hours (approximately 40 hours in the classroom and 110 hours in and around the vehicle).
  • The program has a modern fleet of tractor-trailer units.
  • Graduates receive the State of Michigan Commercial Driver's License (CDL), the National Safety Council Professional Truck Driver Certificate and the Department of Transportation Certificate.
  • The program is a member of the Association of Publicly-Funded Truck Driving Schools and the Michigan Trucking Association.


Transportation Technologies Department - Phone: 517-267-5880 - Contact Us