Located in the southeastern city of Romulus, the Suburban Truck Driver Training School claims to offer one of the top-rated truck driving programs in the United States (according to its official website). Using current-model trucks, students train behind the wheel and in the classroom over a short "accelerated learning" period--sometimes as little as two weeks. This school offers career placement, veterans' benefits and financial-aid options. Suburban Truck Driver Training School tops the Michigan state website list of Top Trucking Schools. The state of Michigan licenses the school and the Better Business Bureau gives it a favorable report. Michigan Works Investment Act agencies and the Vocational Rehabilitation Participants organization both approve the Suburban Truck Driver Training School. Interested students should apply online.
Suburban Truck Driver Training School
28675 Northline Rd.
Romulus, MI 48174
734-229-0000
suburbancdl.com
Trainco's truck driving schools feature locations in the Michigan cities of Lansing and Detroit. The schools offer a full Class A program, an accelerated program, Class B programs, an entry-level Commercial Motor Vehicle Operations program and others. During their training, students study CDL (commercial drivers license) test preparation, defensive driving, map reading, skill maneuvers, shifting, coupling, interstate driving and other topics via day, evening and weekend classes over a four-week period. The Ohio Trucking Association, the Safety Council of Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan, and the Better Business Bureaus of both states approve Trainco's schools; student testimonials on the school's official website report positive educational experiences and student satisfaction. Trainco touts 90 percent job placement for its students, with 75 percent offered a job before graduation. Students begin the application process online.
Trainco Professional Truck Driving School
1122 W. Holmes Rd., Suites 12 and 13
Lansing, MI 48910
517-887-0994
traincoinc.com
With a history dating back to the late1800s, Baker College offers truck-driving programs in the Michigan cities of Cadillac, Cass City, Flint, Port Huron and West Branch. The Baker College program prepares students according to state of Michigan Commercial Driver Licensing Class A guidelines, and it fulfills all state and federal training requirements. The course of study covers long-distance driving, tractor trailers, heavy trucks, dump trucks and tankers in programs offered throughout the year. The Higher Learning Commission accredits Baker College, while the U.S. Secretary of Education and the U.S. Department of Education recognize it as an institution of higher education. Baker College is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. According to the school's website, many of its programs rank well above the national average. Prospective students may begin the application process and investigate financial aid options online.
Baker College
9600 E. 13th St.
Cadillac, MI 49601
888-313-3463
baker.edu