The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana (UAHT) is providing truck driver training through its Arkansas Trucking Academy (ArkTA). This program is a fast and affordable way to start a career in commercial truck driving. Students can obtain their commercial driver’s license (CDL) in as little as four weeks through a combination of classroom, simulation, and practical over-the-road training.
The program costs $3,000, which includes books. With only four slots available per class, interested individuals are encouraged to apply quickly. The upcoming start dates for the program are August 19, September 16, October 14, and November 11.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, commercial truck drivers earn a median salary of $54,320 annually, and demand for drivers is expected to increase over the next decade.
For more information or to apply, email Akili Moses-Israel at akili.mosesisrael@uaht.edu or call 870-722-8102.
