Career Information
Click on the links below to access in-depth career information and assistance relative to this major:

• http://stats.bls.gov/oco/ocos246.htm - Occupational Outlook Handbook: Truck Drivers

• http://stats.bls.gov/oco/ocos243.htm - Occupational Outlook Handbook: Material Moving

• http://www.dot.gov/ - U.S. Department of Transportation

• http://www.dot.state.il.us/ - IL Department of Transportation

• http://www.modot.state.mo.us/ - MO Department of Transportation

Average Salary
This figure is based on the average salary of program graduates from 2003 to 2006. Keep in mind that this rate may vary depending on location, place of employment, and overall state of the economy. For more information about salary and projected employment rates, see the Illinois Career Information System Online.

• TDT (Cert.) - Truck Driver Training - Varies widely. Generally $25,00 - 50,000 per year for long distance drivers.
• Initial annual wages for JWCC graduates have been $12.85/hr. to $25.14/hr (with six recent graduates reporting wages). 

Please Note:  Generally, drivers do not report their wages.  They are paid mileage, not hourly.  These wages do not represent the typical earnings of drivers--they generally earn much more. 

* To receive this wage, some employers will require additional licensing/training

Possible Employers:
The following is a list of local employers who have previously accepted JWCC students:

For More Information:
Please contact the following faculty to learn more about this program:

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