Get on the road to a great-paying career!
The Owens CDL Training Program is unique, unlike other programs, offering small classes, personal attention from instructors and affordable tuition.
Licensed by the State of Ohio and taught by licensed instructors, the program provides rigorous training with 160-course hours – 40 in the classroom and 120 hours of hands-on training on the road in our big rigs!
This course is designed to provide you with the skills needed to become a Professional CDL Class A Truck Driver in one of the fastest-growing industries in America.
FUNDING SOURCES AVAILABLE
Owens collaborates with a number of government-funded programs such as:
- Workforce Investment Opportunity Act (WIOA)
- Harbor Career Connections (24 Years and Under)
- Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD)
- Dislocated Worker Program
- Laid-off workers find new job opportunities.
- Individuals find careers in high-demand occupations.
- Provide workers with the tools necessary to advance their careers.
These programs provide qualified participants with some, or all, of the tuition costs, as well as other services and funds to assist in the pursuit of a new employment opportunity.
STUDENT LOANS
Many lenders know and understand the importance of the Trucking Industry to our economy.
They offer a variety of private loans to cover the cost of Truck Driving Schools.
A personal loan can be a great way to start your training, when the timing is right for you and get you on your way to a great career.
Ask us for more details.
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
| Ohio = The #6 Best State for Truck Drivers*! | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Truck Driver Jobs | 15,146 | |
| Average Annual Salary | $65,665 | |
| Lowest 10% Earn | $44,000 | |
| Highest 10% Earn | $96,000 | |
The Owens Community College Truck Driving Program is one of the oldest and best-connected programs in the State of Ohio.
What that means is, we have long-standing partnerships with the leading employers in the Trucking Industry.
Recruiters routinely come to Owens to meet with our students near the completion of the course, to interview and hopefully hire our students as quickly as possible.
They sometimes offer attractive sign-on bonuses!
Owens offers lifetime career assistance through our Workforce office, so we are here for you if you need us down the road.
Owens Student Class A CDL Training – Day Classes
Classes are four weeks long, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Call (567) 661-2689 for more information about dates.
Toledo-area Campus
Classes are four weeks, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Call (567) 661-2689 for more information about dates.
2024/2025 CDL Classes
- May 28 – June 25
- July 8 – August 2
- August 12 – September 9
- September 16 – October 11
- October 21 – November 18
- November 25 – January 3
Findlay-area Campus
Classes are 10 weeks, on the weekend. Call (567) 661-2689 for more information about dates.
2024 CDL Classes
Week 1 and 2: Friday (5-9 p.m.) Saturday and Sunday (8 a.m. – 5 p.m.)
Week 3-9: Saturday and Sunday (8 a.m. – 5 p.m.)
Week 10: Saturday (8 a.m. – 5 p.m.)
- June 7 – August 18 (no class July 6 & 7)
- September 6 – November 10
- December 6 – February 16 (no class Dec. 28 & 29)
HazMat Entry-Level CDL Endorsement Training
This course will prepare participants for the CDL-A Hazmat Endorsement test.
As of February 7, 2022, those who wish to obtain the CDL-A Hazmat Endorsement must complete a Hazmat Training course through a training provider on the Training Provider Registry through the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
Hazmat Endorsements are valid for 3 years.
Course topics include:
- General knowledge of hazardous materials.
- Security risks and threats.
- Hazmat safety regulations.
- Hazmat packaging and signage.
- How to report a hazmat incident properly.
- How to read and properly placard a load.
- Shipping papers and how to handle them.
2024 Hazmat Training Dates
- June 15
- July 20
- August 17
- September 21
- October 19
- November 16
- December 14
Contact Us
(567) 661-2689 | truckdriving@owens.edu