Heartland Community College Lincoln Center hosts Open Truck event

 

[September 23, 2019] 

Adults looking to learn more about a career as a truck driver will have a unique opportunity to learn about a quick pathway to the profession at Heartland Community College Lincoln.

HCC Lincoln is hosting an “Open Truck” event on Tuesday, September 24 from noon to 1:00 p.m. in the College parking lot at 2201 Woodlawn Road.

During the event Truck Driver Training instructor Dave Keim will be on hand to answer questions about the program, which prepares students to gain their Class A driving license in as little as four weeks.

Heartland’s Truck Driver Training course covers:

· State and Federal regulations

· Pre-trip inspection

· Trip planning and logging

· Safe truck-operation practices

· Behind-the-wheel training

Staff will be on hand to discuss the four- and eight-week class options, the job outlook for truck driving professionals, and also have information on program cost, available scholarships and potential funding sources.

Local employers will also be on site to discuss job opportunities for trained truck drivers.

This event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be available.

For more information call 217-735-1731.

[Steve Fast
Director, Public Information
Heartland Community College]