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The Professional Truck Driving / CDL course trainings are offered in partnership with a third-party vendor R&B Vocational Training. To qualify for a CDL, students must register in both Professional Truck Driving I and Professional Truck Driving II.  CDL I prepares the student for mastery of the Commercial Drivers License written examination and permit. CDL II is a continuation of CDL I and provides general truck driving skills with hands-on component and instruction coordinated with the Department of Transportation.

Six steps to CDL Training

  1. Professional Truck Driving / CDL Course

    All classes are held Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 6:00 pm for a total of four (4) weeks at both Farmersville, TX and Greenville, TX.*


    •200 hours of training in Professional Truck Driving I and II to earn a CDL license. 

     

    •Interested students, must be at least 18 years of age, have an acceptable driving record, complete, and pass DOT physical exam, and have the ability to read, write, and speak English.


    • Must meet the DPS of Texas permit and CDL license eligibility requirements


    •Federal Regulations require that students can respond to and  comprehend official commands/inquiries and make entries on reports.


    •Must have a valid Class C license and an acceptable driving record.


    •Tuition assistance available for eligible applicants: CE Financial Aid


    •The average salary in the DFW area is $48,200 annually (source:O*NET OnLine).


    *Subject to factors including passing the pre-trip, inclement weather, etc. 

    Course Schedule (CDL Part I)
    Course Schedule (CDL Part II)
    Course Syllabus (CDL Part I and II)
  2. Where is the training conducted?

    Students will attend in-person classes at the Farmersville campus and attend hands-on training at the truck yard located in Greenville, TX:

     

    Classroom sessions:  Farmersville Campus, 501 S. Collin Parkway, Farmersville, TX 75442 

     

    Hands-on truck driving sessions:  6500 Monte Stratton Parkway, Greenville, TX 75402.

  3. Steps to Enroll

    Interested applicants must apply as a new Collin College Continuing Education (CE) student.

     

    STEP 1: If this is your first time as as Collin College student, please complete an admission application.

     

    STEP 2:  Within 2 business days you will receive an email with your Collin College ID (CWID) and password. The CWID is necessary when registering for the course and/or applying for financial aid.

    CE Admission Application
    Continuing Education
  4. Tuition

    A payment of $4,600 must be paid in full at the time of registration for both Professional Truck Driving I and II.  Failure to pay or make full payment will result in being dropped from course the next business day.

     

    *The Department of Transportation (DOT) physical exam, permit, and license are not included in tuition.

  5. Financial Assistance

    Financial Aid is available for CE courses through the Texas Public Education Grant (TPEG). 

    For additional information apply for CE Financial Aid  

      

    Additional financial funding options:

    The Hazlewood Act


    Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) approved course 

    CE Financial Aid
    The Hazlewood Act
    Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) approved course
  6. Career Services

    Get assistance in navigating your future! Personalized career advising, job fairs, online workshops, and more.

     

    The Collin College Career Center services are available to CE students at the Farmersville Campus:

     

    Farmersville Campus

    Career Center Manager: Dr. Dawn Gomez           

    Phone: (972) 549-6425   
    Email: dmgomez@collin.edu

    Career Services
    Farmersville Campus
    Courtyard Campus

All classes are held Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 6:00 pm for a total of four (4) weeks at both Farmersville, TX and Greenville, TX.*


•200 hours of training in Professional Truck Driving I and II to earn a CDL license. 

 

•Interested students, must be at least 18 years of age, have an acceptable driving record, complete, and pass DOT physical exam, and have the ability to read, write, and speak English.


• Must meet the DPS of Texas permit and CDL license eligibility requirements


•Federal Regulations require that students can respond to and  comprehend official commands/inquiries and make entries on reports.


•Must have a valid Class C license and an acceptable driving record.


•Tuition assistance available for eligible applicants: CE Financial Aid


•The average salary in the DFW area is $48,200 annually (source:O*NET OnLine).


*Subject to factors including passing the pre-trip, inclement weather, etc. 

Course Schedule (CDL Part I)

Course Schedule (CDL Part II)

Course Syllabus (CDL Part I and II)

Students will attend in-person classes at the Farmersville campus and attend hands-on training at the truck yard located in Greenville, TX:

 

Classroom sessions:  Farmersville Campus, 501 S. Collin Parkway, Farmersville, TX 75442 

 

Hands-on truck driving sessions:  6500 Monte Stratton Parkway, Greenville, TX 75402.

Interested applicants must apply as a new Collin College Continuing Education (CE) student.

 

STEP 1: If this is your first time as as Collin College student, please complete an admission application.

 

STEP 2:  Within 2 business days you will receive an email with your Collin College ID (CWID) and password. The CWID is necessary when registering for the course and/or applying for financial aid.

CE Admission Application

Continuing Education

A payment of $4,600 must be paid in full at the time of registration for both Professional Truck Driving I and II.  Failure to pay or make full payment will result in being dropped from course the next business day.

 

*The Department of Transportation (DOT) physical exam, permit, and license are not included in tuition.

Financial Aid is available for CE courses through the Texas Public Education Grant (TPEG). 

For additional information apply for CE Financial Aid  

  

Additional financial funding options:

The Hazlewood Act


Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) approved course 

CE Financial Aid

The Hazlewood Act

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) approved course

Get assistance in navigating your future! Personalized career advising, job fairs, online workshops, and more.

 

The Collin College Career Center services are available to CE students at the Farmersville Campus:

 

Farmersville Campus

Career Center Manager: Dr. Dawn Gomez           

Phone: (972) 549-6425   
Email: dmgomez@collin.edu

Career Services

Farmersville Campus

Courtyard Campus
                                                                              

 

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How is the course conducted?


The 200 hour Professional Truck Driving / CDL courses are divided up in 2 parts, CDL Part I and Part II for a total of 4 weeks of classes. The first week of classes will be in classroom followed by hands on driving instruction at the truck yard.

What is the tuition?


CDLT 9050 Professional Truck Driving I/ CDLT 9055 Professional Truck Driving II. Course fee $4,600 (Part I $2300 + Part II $2300)


*The Department of Transportation (DOT) physical exam, permit, and license are not included in tuition.

Where is the training conducted?


Truck driving trainings are conducted at two locations:


Classroom sessions are held at Farmersville Campus, 501 S. Collin Parkway, Farmersville, TX 75442 


Hands-on truck driving sessions held at 6500 Monte Stratton Parkway, Greenville, TX 75402. 

Who qualifies for the program?


The professional truck driving course is an open enrollment course and students do not need preapproval to register.  

 

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must have a valid Texas driver’s license
• Must be able to read, write, & speak English
• Received and passed a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical exam
• Must meet the DPS of Texas permit and CDL license eligibility requirements 

Is there job placement after I complete the program?


We do not provide job placement after completion of the program but our Career Center is open to all students to assist in resume writing and job search.

Are any endorsements included with the training?


We are an approved provider of the Hazardous Materials Endorsement (HME) and the required training is in included in Part I. Also, two additional endorsements are included with our training: endorsement T which authorizes towing two (double) or three (triple) trailers over a specified weight (CDL only) and endorsement N which authorizes the operation of a tank vehicle. However, please note that we do not administer the test for any endorsements. The student can take the tests at the DPS at his own expense after earning the CDL. Click here for more information on the HME endorsement.  Click here for more information on all endorsements. 
 

Courtyard Center:
4800 Preston Park Boulevard, Plano, Texas, 75093
Phone: 972-985-3722
Email: ceinfo@collin.edu