The Program at UCC
Become an entry level commercial truck driver in just 5 weeks! The Umpqua Community College Truck Driver Training course includes classroom training covering: logbooks, trip planning, and preparation for all endorsements except passenger. This is followed by road/yard training covering: behind-the-wheel driving, backing, chaining up, make and brake, and completion of the CDL drive test.
Completion of this program could lead to employment as one of the following:
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Chip Hauler
Local Delivery Driver
Log Hauler
Long Haul Truck Driver
Sand and Gravel Hauler
For more information about this field, you may want to explore the Oregon Labor Market Information System website.
Applicants interested in this program must meet the following prerequisites:
- Possess a valid Oregon drivers license with an acceptable driving record over the past five years.
- Be able to pass a criminal history check.
- Be able to pass periodic drug screening tests.
- Be able to pass a DOT physical.
- Be able to provide an employment history for the past ten years.
For more information about this program and how to enroll please contact
Sandra Utley
E-mail: Sandra.Utley@umpqua.edu
Phone: (541)580-0390
Have you had a commercial driver license in the past and just need refresher training?
Use this link to download an application 
Defensive Driving
Are you an employer who needs to certify your people in defensive driving?
Defensive Driving Course I
Classes held Monday - Friday 6 - 8 P.M. and cost $ 38 per person. An overview of the following subjects:
- Construction Zones
- Hazard Perception
- Off Road Safety
- Speed / Space Management
- Vehicle Inspections
- Other Subjects
Classes held Saturdays 10 A.M. - 2 P.M. and cost $ 53 per person. Covers all level I topics plus these additional subjects:
- Blowouts
- Exetreme Driving / Weather Conditions
- Oversized Loads
- Driver Disqualification
- Braking Distance
- Other Subjects
Use this link to download a sign up roster for either course.
Umpqua Community College is an equal opportunity educator and employer.
This page last updated 6-14-07.