Oakton hosts screening event for truck driver training

Oakton Community College, in partnership with the National Able Network, will host a truck driver screening at 9 a.m., Wednesday, July 13, at 7701 N. Lincoln Avenue in Skokie.

The one-day event showcases the trucking business, Oakton’s eight-week Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) training program, employers who are looking to hire qualified CDL graduates and available funding (eligibility required) through the National Able Network/Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to pay for instruction.

“Working with the staff at Oakton, National Able and Viking was simple and painless process,” said recent truck driver training graduate David Montalvo, who had an interview with two organizations within days of earning his license. “There is money to be made.”

Event attendees will have the opportunity to learn how to begin a trucking career with an average salary of $48,000 (Cook County, Illinois WorkNet statistics).

Prospective drivers are required to meet the following prerequisites:

· Be at least 21 years of age;

· Pass Illinois Department of Transportation physical exam and drug test; and

· Have a relatively clean driving record.

Registration for this special screening is required by calling 1-855-994-8300. For more information about the training program, visit www.oakton.edu/cdl.