Commercial Vehicle Driving / Tractor Trailer CDL Class A (5206)
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At a Glance
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This PSAV program is designed to prepare the student for licensing as a commercial vehicle driver. Classes are taught by an authorized agency contracted by PBCC. |
Employment Opportunities |
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the truck transportation and warehousing industry provided 2.1 million wage and salary jobs in 2006. About 45 percent of the salaried jobs in the industry, 924,000 were for truck drivers. In addition to the wage and salary workers, there were an estimated 292,000 self-employed and unpaid family workers in the industry. Most truck drivers find employment in large metropolitan areas along major interstate roadways where major trucking, retail, and wholesale companies have distribution outlets. Many employees in the truck transportation and warehousing industry work in small establishments. Over 86 About 50 percent of trucking and warehousing establishments employ fewer than 20 5 workers.
Occupational Outlook Handbook
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Job Outlook |
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of wage and salary jobs in the truck transportation and warehousing industry is expected to grow 14 percent from 2006 through 2016. Growth will result in many job openings because the industry is so large. Job opportunities should be especially good for truck drivers and diesel service technicians and mechanics. Opportunities for truck drivers are expected to be favorable. In some areas, companies have experienced difficulties recruiting adequately skilled drivers.
Occupational Outlook Handbook
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Salary Information |
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, most employers compensate truck drivers with an hourly rate, a rate per mile, or a percentage of their loads’ revenue. Benefits, including performance-related bonuses, health insurance, and sick and vacation leave, are common in the trucking industry.
According to the Florida Choices Planner, the average annual wage for a Heavy Truck Driver is 33,529. The experienced Florida annual wage is 38,875. Employers pay long-distance drivers primarily by the mile. Their rate per mile can vary greatly from employer to employer and may even depend on the type of cargo. Typically, earnings increase with mileage driven, seniority, and the size and type of truck driven.
Choices Planner (Choose Jump in, Choices Planner, Work Tab) Transportation under Career Zones)
Occupational Outlook Handbook
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| Special Skills or Qualifications Needed |
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations require truck drivers to be at least 21 years old, have at least 20/40 vision and good hearing, and be able to read and speak English. They also must have good driving records and a commercial driver’s license, which they obtain by passing a written examination and a skills test in which they operate the type of vehicle they will be driving. Commercial driver’s licenses are issued by the individual States. Companies often have additional requirements that applicants must meet. |
| Career Path Notes |
Completion of this program will enable the student to obtain a Florida Commercial Driver's License A/B. Class A VEHICLE. A class A vehicle is defined as any combination of vehicles with a gross weight rating (GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or more provided the GVWR of the vehicle(s) being towed is more than 10,000 pounds. |
Career Planning Suggestions for Success |
Thoroughly research the occupation and talk with a Commercial Vehicle Driver in the field. The PBCC Career Consultants Network may have the name of a person you can contact. Refer to the Career Center information listed below
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