Truck Driving

Get on the Road to Success: Truck Driving Certificate

Riverland’s Truck Driving Certificate prepares you for a high demand, high wage career in transportation and logistics. Whether you plan to drive a tractor trailer, straight truck, commercial bus, or snowplow, our program gives you the hands on training and real world experience employers look for.

Why Choose Riverland?

44 plus hours of behind the wheel driving, including highway, rural roads, range practice, night driving, and backing maneuvers
Small class sizes for personalized coaching and support
Training aligned with current FMCSA and industry standards
Paid 240 hour internship with regional employers
Strong partnerships with companies like Minnesota Department of Transportation, Rochester City Lines, Foodliner, Altus Material, and CEMSTONE
Instructor with extensive industry experience and ongoing professional training
Endorsement training options for doubles or triples, tanker, air brakes, passenger, and more

With training designed for real Minnesota road conditions, Riverland prepares you for year round driving.

Meets All Federal ELDT Requirements

Under the Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) regulations, all entry level commercial vehicle drivers must complete training from a registered provider before taking the required tests. Riverland is an FMCSA Training Provider, and we report all training to the Training Provider Registry (TPR) to ensure you meet each requirement.

What You’ll Learn

Understanding of DOT and FMCSA rules and regulations
Safe operation of CDL class vehicles
Coupling and uncoupling procedures
Vehicle inspections and documentation
Defensive driving and hazard awareness
Highway, city, night, and range driving practice
Backing, docking, and maneuver controls
Logging, communication, and industry professionalism
Insights into the lifestyle and realities of commercial driving
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Need your CDL sooner? Explore our Accelerated CDL Programs and Endorsements to get on the road faster.

Internship Experience

Gain real world experience with a paid 240 hour internship, giving you hands on exposure to professional driving environments. Many students secure full time job offers as a result of their internship performance.

Career Outlook

Employment for Heavy and Tractor Trailer Truck Drivers is projected to grow 4 percent from 2022 to 2032
About 241,200 openings are expected each year due to retirements and turnover
Median annual wage is 51,620 dollars (May 2023)

In Minnesota, truck driving remains a high demand occupation, especially in southern Minnesota’s manufacturing, transportation, and agriculture sectors.

Partnerships for Employment

Our program maintains strong ties with industry leaders, offering endorsements in various CDL categories. Partners include:

Scholarships to Support Your Education

Riverland offers scholarships to help you pay for truck driving school. These scholarships can lower your out of pocket costs and make it easier to start your career.

Learn more and apply for scholarships