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Truck Driving Academy

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According to American Trucking Association, over half a million drivers are needed each year for the next decade. With the growing of the Transportation Industry, there is a high demand for professional truck drivers. Odessa College offers a five-week course of classroom instruction, basic Street driving, and application of skills used in the operation of a tractor-trailer. Starting salaries for long-distance professional truck drivers can average $45,000 per year.

Our classes, which consist of up to 200 hours, include classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction, as well as screening to help qualify our trained drivers for employment. Students who successfully complete the entire course will receive a certificate of completion, be eligible to test for their Class "A" Commercial Driver License (CDL), and be qualified to secure an entry-level job as a Commercial Motor Vehicle driver. Odessa College does not guarantee that the Texas Department of Public Safety will issue a license. 

Are you interested in getting your Commercial Driver License (CDL)? Thanks to The Permian Strategic Partnership, scholarships are available to help you become a truck driver! Apply today and get started in the program this spring: APPLY HERE

MISSION & VISION STATEMENT 

Have enrollment questions? Please call our office at 432.335.6580 or email at conted@odessa.edu.

REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must show proof of the following to apply for for the Truck Driving Academy Program. 

  1. U.S. Citizenship or, evidence of lawful presence
  2. Valid Texas Driver License
  3. Social Security Number (a CLP cannot be issued if you do not have a Social Securty Number)
  4. Medical Examiners Certificate
  5. High school diploma/transcript, GED, or pass an assessment test and be 18 years of age or older.

COST: $4,500 (includes pre-employment screening, drug screen, moving violation report, and CDL application) 

Courses Details: 

  • Duration: 5 Weeks
  • Class Size: 8 Min/12 Max
  • Cost: $4,500 (includes pre-employment screening, drug screen, moving violation report, and CDL application) 
  • Down payment: $2,250
  • Hours: up to 200 hours
  • Times: 7:30am-5:30pm Monday-Thursday; Friday 8:00am-1:00pm

2025 Schedule (Odessa)

Course Information:

  • Duration: 5 Weeks
  • Class Size: 8 Min/12 Max
  • Cost: $4,500 (includes pre-employment screening, drug screen, moving violation report, and CDL application)
  • Down payment: $2,250
  • Hours: up to 200 hours
  • Times: 7:30am-5:30pm Monday-Thursday; Friday 8:00am-1:00pm

Adult DAY Classes:

January 13, 2025 to February 14. 2025

  • Classroom – MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY 7:30am-5:30pm and;
    • FRIDAYS 8:00am-1:00pm
    • Course Codes: 25/Q2 CVOP 1013 103 & 25/Q2 CVOP 1040 103

February 10, 2025 - March 21, 2025

  • Classroom – MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY 7:30am-5:30pm and;
    • FRIDAYS 8:00am-1:00pm
    • Course Codes: 25/Q2 CVOP 1013 104 & 25/Q2 CVOP 1040 104

March 17, 2025 - April 18, 2025

  • Classroom – MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY 7:30am-5:30pm and;
    • FRIDAYS 8:00am-1:00pm
    • Course Codes: 25/Q3 CVOP 1013 105 & 25/Q3 CVOP 1040 105

April 14, 2025 - May 16, 2025

  • Classroom – MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY 7:30am-5:30pm and;
    • FRIDAYS 8:00am-1:00pm
    • Course Codes: 25/Q3 CVOP 1013 106 & 25/Q3 CVOP 1040 106

May 12, 2025 - June 13, 2025

  • Classroom – MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY 7:30am-5:30pm and;
    • FRIDAYS 8:00am-1:00pm
    • Course Codes: 25/Q3 CVOP 1013 107 & 25/Q4 CVOP 1040 107

June 9, 2025 - July 11, 2025

  • Classroom – MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY 7:30am-5:30pm and;
    • FRIDAYS 8:00am-1:00pm
    • Course Codes: 25/Q4 CVOP 1013 108 & 25/Q4 CVOP 1040 108

July 7, 2025 - August 8, 2025

  • Classroom – MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY 7:30am-5:30pm and;
    • FRIDAYS 8:00am-1:00pm
    • Course Codes: 25/Q4 CVOP 1013 109 & 25/Q4 CVOP 1040 109

August 4, 2025 - September 5, 2025

  • Classroom – MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY 7:30am-5:30pm and;
    • FRIDAYS 8:00am-1:00pm
    • Course Codes: 25/Q4 CVOP 1013 110 & 25/Q4 CVOP 1040 110

September 2, 2025 - October 3, 2025

  • Classroom – MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY 7:30am-5:30pm and;
    • FRIDAYS 8:00am-1:00pm
    • Course Codes: 25/Q1 CVOP 1013 101 & 25/Q1 CVOP 1040 101 

To register contact Continuing Education at 432-335-6579


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