Professional Truck Driving School
6246 South Archer Road
Summit, IL 60501
Summit, IL 60501
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https://www.professionalcdl.org/| Feature | Note |
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| Main telephone | 708.554.1900 |
| Main telephone (TTY) | 708.554.1900 |
| Request more information | Find more information on this website |
| Other sites |
Truck Yard (adjacent to Bridgeview Truck Center) 8800 S. 77th Ave. Bridgeview, IL 60455 |
| Contact person name | Ezeldeen Alshwaheen |
| Contact person title | Owner |
| Contact person e-mail | |
| Contact person phone | 708.554.1900 |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Public or private | Private |
| Type of school |
Truck Driving School - CDL "A" License Hazmat Endorsement Doubles and Triples Endorsement Tankers Endorsement |
| Date founded | 2010 |
| Degrees offered | Certificate |
| School accreditation |
Certified by Illinois Secretary of State, Workforce Innovations and Opportunity Act. |
| Specialized licensure |
Illinois Secretary of State FMCSA Training Provider ELDT Training Provider |
| Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act eligible training provider | All programs approved. |
| Setting | Suburban (within commuting distance of a large city) |
| Closest major metropolitan area | Chicago |
| Population of city the school is in | 11,500 |
| Public transportation to campus | CTA Bus, Pace Bus |
| Student parking on campus | Street parking and parking lot in back of the building. Parking is free. |
| Campus size | Classroom = 1000 square feet. Truck Yard = 1 acres |
| County | Cook |
| Visitor information website | www.professionalcdl.org |
| School visit availability |
Monday - Friday 10:00 am - 8:00 pm Saturday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Contact to set up school visit |
Office staff 708.554.1900 (773) 234-5237 mailto:professionalcdl@yahoo.com |
| Additional information |
Open enrollment, full-time or part-time attendance. The school will work with your schedule. Instructor-led class morning and evening. No forced Schedules. |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Number of full time, male students | 15 |
| Number of full time, female students | 8 |
| Number of part time, male students | 35 |
| Number of part time, female students | 7 |
| Total number of male students | 50 |
| Total number of female students | 15 |
| Total number of students | 30 students per month |
| Other enrollment information | The enrollment average is 30 students per month. |
| Other out-of-state student information | School offers State Transfer Course |
| Other age of student information | 45% of students are between 18 to 25 years old. |
| Percentage of students 25 or older | 55% |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Costs (for proprietary schools) |
$1,200.00 - $4,800.00 depending on program. Programs Offered: Refresher State Transfer Upgrade "B" to "A" license 160 Hour 240 Hour Endorsements |
| Tuition refund policy | Refunds will be made if student does not meet the standards for the DOT physical. |
| Deferment plan (you can pay part of your tuition at the start of the term and the rest at the end of the term) | Yes |
| Installment plan (you can pay tuition in several payments over the course of the term) | Yes |
| Pre-payment plan (if you pay your entire tuition when you enroll, you don't have to pay higher prices if tuition increases) | Yes |
| Other tuition payment plan information |
Installment plan (deposit, payments over the course of term). Discount given when tuition is paid in full. Veterans discount. |
| Minorities | Yes |
| Senior citizens | Yes |
| Veterans | Yes |
| Other tuition waiver information |
Veterans discounts Referral discounts |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Financial aid contact person | Ezeldeen Alshwaheen |
| Financial aid contact title | Owner |
| Financial aid contact e-mail | |
| Financial aid phone | 708.554.1900 |
| Financial aid office website | Find more information on this website |
| Percentage of students who received financial aid | 45% |
| Loans | |
| Other loan program information | Payment plan through the school. |
| Need-based scholarships and grants | |
| State-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
| Student employment | |
| Work study | Yes |
| Veteran's benefits | |
| Veteran's benefits, such as the GI Bill, are honored | Yes |
| Other veteran's benefits information | Discount to veteran's. |
| Other | |
| Other financial aid program information | CEDA |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Admissions contact person | Ezeldeen Alshwaheen |
| Admissions contact title | President |
| Admissions contact e-mail | |
| Admissions phone (local) | 708.554.1900 |
| Total number of applicants | 410 |
| Total number of applicants accepted | 390 |
| Total number of applicants who enrolled | 370 |
| High school education | High school diploma or equivalent not required. |
| Other education requirements for admission |
Must have valid Illinois driver's license. Proof of legal presence. 18 years of age to drive within Illinois 21 years of age to dive outside Illinois Pass Department of Transportation physical and drug screen |
| Admission is available | Open enrollment, pass requirements and student can start. |
| Required exams |
Department of Transportation Commercial Learner's Permit exam. Pre-trip inspection exam Skills exam Road exam |
| Recommended exams |
Endorsements: Doubles/Triples Hazardous Materials Tankers |
| Admissions contact person #2 | Mohamad Yasin |
| Admissions contact title #2 | Manager |
| Admissions contact e-mail #2 |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Certificate or diploma | Yes |
| Academic calendar | Continuous calendar |
| Grading system | Pass/fail |
| Number of faculty on campus | 5 State certified instructors |
| Average class size | |
| Lecture | 8-10 |
| Laboratory | 5 computer lab |
| Discussion | 5 |
| Evenings | Yes |
| Part time | Yes |
| Short-term courses | Yes |
| Weekends | Yes |
| Computers on campus for student use | Yes |
| Computer lab available to students | Yes |
| Online registration for classes | Yes |
| Audio tape | Yes |
| Broadcast TV | Yes |
| Conference/Workshop | Yes |
| Correspondence | Yes |
| Interactive TV | Yes |
| Video tape | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Academic advising | Yes |
| Basic job skills | Yes |
| Accessibility contact person | Mohamad Y |
| Accessibility contact title | VP of Operations |
| Accessibility contact e-mail | |
| Accessibility contact phone | 708.554.1900 |
| Number of students with a disability served in a recent year | 1% |
| Designated parking | Yes |
| Registration assistance | Yes |
| Services for students with learning disabilities | Yes |
| Tutors | Yes |
| Low-income students | Yes |
| Minorities | Yes |
| Veterans | Yes |
| Other campus security | 24 hours surveillance cameras |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Career contact person | Career Services |
| Career contact title | Office Staff |
| Career contact e-mail address | |
| Career contact phone | 708.554.1900 |
| Had a full-time job offer within six months of graduation | 98% |
| Was counseled by the career services office | 100% |
| Alumni networking and mentoring | Yes |
| Career counseling | Yes |
| Career interest testing | Yes |
| Career library | Yes |
| Job bank | Yes |
| Job fairs | Yes |
| Job interviews | Yes |
| Job interview preparation | Yes |
| On campus recruitment by employers | Yes |
| Placement assistance | Yes |
| Résumé preparation assistance | Yes |
| Résumé referral to employers | Yes |
| Other career services | Life time career services. |