Established in 1998, Interstate Truck Driving School of Minnesota offers programs in tractor trailer and bus driving. With two locations in South St. Paul and St. Cloud, the school offers 90-minute courses in single topics like backing up a big rig to full 160-hour courses that cover all aspects of driving. Students do not need to have their commercial learner's permit to enroll, but must obtain it by taking the state's written examination within the first few weeks of the course, as they cannot participate in practice driving without one. The school offers enrollment on a rolling basis; students can sign up at any time and typically begin classes the same week. For its students, Interstate Truck Driving School offers job placement assistance, and in some cases secures pre-employment for its students before classes even begin.
Interstate Truck Driving School of Minnesota
499 Villuame Ave.
South St Paul, MN 55075
(651) 453-9794
interstatedriving.com
Based in Newport, Heavy Metal Truck Training is home to more than 100 students. In addition to its main branch, the school has satellite locations in Monticello and Pine City. The new driver training program requires 160 hours of study to complete and usually lasts four weeks. Those who do not enroll in the program with a commercial learner's permit can take the school's free permit course to prepare for the written exam. The school offers financing for tuition, and works with a number of local carriers who not only agree to hire the school's students after graduation, but also guarantee a partial tuition reimbursement. Heavy Metal Truck Training also offers both one and two-week refresher courses for licensed commercial drivers.
Heavy Metal Truck Training
908 1st St.
Newport, MN 55055
(651) 459-6044
heavymetaltruck.homestead.com
Truck Driver Training School of Minnesota? has one location in Burnsville. The new driver training course requires 200 hours of study with 10-hour class sessions held four days per week. During the first two weeks, students study for the CDL test and then take the exam. Once they have their licenses, students return to the school for two more weeks of study in order to hone their skills. The school only admits six new drivers to its programs per month to provide individualized attention to everyone. Pre-employment and job placement assistance is available for students. The school also offers a re-training program for drivers who already have their license, but need extra education.
Truck Driver Training School of Minnesota?
2225 Highway 13 West
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 486-7400
tdtsmn.com?