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http://www.cdltruck.comFeature | Note |
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Main telephone | 773.736.5522 |
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Progressive Truck Driving School, Inc. 3475 South Cicero Avenue Cicero, IL 60804 773.736.5522 Progressive Truck Driving School, Inc. 1945 Bernice Road Lansing, IL 60438 773.736.5522 |
Contact person name | Gary Strube |
Contact person title | Vice President |
Contact person e-mail | |
Contact person phone | 773-736-5522 ext. 202 |
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Public or private | Private |
Type of school | CDL Truck Driver Training |
Date founded | 1965 |
Degrees offered | Certificate of completion |
School accreditation | Licensed by Illinois Secretary of State |
Specialized licensure |
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Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act eligible training provider |
Class A CDL Truck Driving Training Course 200 Hours; Class A CDL Truck Driving Training Course 240 Hours; Class A CDL Truck Driving Training Course 300 Hours; |
Setting | Urban (in a large city) |
Closest major metropolitan area | City of Chicago, Town of Cicero, and Village of Lansing |
Population of city the school is in | 2,705,994 |
Distance from campus to city center | Multiple locations in both suburban and urban areas |
Public transportation to campus | Yes |
Student parking on campus | Yes |
Campus size | Cicero Campus 94,830; Lansing 116,057; Chicago 9,375 |
County | Cook |
Visitor information website | Find more information on this website |
School visit availability | M-F 8am-4pm; Sat 8am-4pm |
Contact to set up school visit |
Admissions Department 773.736.5522 mailto:bills@cdltruck.com |
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Number of full time, male students | 49 |
Number of full time, female students | 8 |
Total number of full time students | 57 |
Number of part time, male students | 560 |
Number of part time, female students | 59 |
Total number of part-time students | 619 |
Total number of male students | 609 |
Total number of female students | 67 |
Total number of students | 676 per year |
Black | 55% |
Hispanic | 29% |
White | 14% |
Race/ethnicity unknown | 2% |
These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent. | |
Percentage of students from out of state | 3% |
Number of states and territories represented | 2 |
Percentage of students from outside the US | 0% |
Other age of student information | Ages 18 to 25 at 15% |
Percentage of students 25 or older | 85% |
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Costs (for proprietary schools) | $3,500 to $7,000 |
Tuition refund policy | Please see Tuition Refund Policy |
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 |
Tuition guarantee (you aren't affected by tuition increases; the tuition you pay your first year is the amount you pay all years) | Yes |
Other tuition payment plan information | Additional fees may apply based on terms of enrollment agreement. |
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Financial aid contact person | Gary Strube |
Financial aid contact title | Vice-President |
Financial aid contact e-mail | |
Financial aid phone | 773.736.5522 |
Loans | |
Other loan program information | "pay as you go" plans |
Veteran's benefits | |
Veteran's benefits, such as the GI Bill, are honored | Yes |
Other veteran's benefits information |
Chapter 30 - Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) Chapter 33 - Post 9/11 GI Bill Chapter 35 - Survivors & Dependents Educational Assistance Program (DEA), |
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Admissions contact person | Gary Strube |
Admissions contact title | Vice-President |
Admissions contact e-mail | |
Admissions phone (local) | 773.736.5522 |
Electronic application website | Find more information on this website |
For incoming students | Minimally difficult (about 95% of applicants accepted) |
Open admissions policy applies to |
Must have valid driver's license and a proof of legal presence. Must be over the age of 18 to drive a commercial motor vehicle within the state lines and at least 21 years of age to drive a commercial motor vehicle across state lines, carry hazardous materials or transport any passenger. Must be able to pass medical and drug test screen |
High school education | High school diploma or equivalent not required. |
Required high school courses | recommended GED or equivalent |
Admission is available | Class starts weekly on Mondays throughout the school calendar year. |
Online application available | Find more information on this website |
Application fee | $175 |
Submit these items: | |
Application | Required for all students |
Interview | Required for all students |
Other application materials | MVR, resume, pre-hire letters |
Other application materials | Required for some students |
Other application requirements information | MVR, DOT required physical and drug screen |
Required exams | Instruction permit, pre-trip inspection, skill and road exams |
Recommended exams | Endorsements: Hazardous Materials, Tankers, Doubles-Triples and Passenger |
Other information about exams | Fingerprinting for hazardous materials endorsement |
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Pre-certification training | Yes |
Pre-licensing training | Yes |
Certificate or diploma | Yes |
To get a catalog | Find more information on this website |
Academic calendar | Continuous calendar year |
Grading system | Pass/fail, 5 point scale (A, B, C, D, F), GPA |
Number of faculty on campus | 17 |
Student faculty ratio | 6:1 |
Average class size | |
Lecture | 15:1 |
Laboratory | 3:1 |
Evenings | Yes |
Part time | 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 |
Video tape | Yes |
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Academic advising | Yes |
Tutoring | Yes |
Basic job skills | Yes |
Orientation | Yes |
Other services other | Job placement |
Disabilities contact person | Gary Strube |
Disabilities contact title | Vice-President |
Disabilities contact e-mail | bills@@cdltruck.com |
Disabilities contact phone | 773.736.5522 |
Number of students with a disability served in a recent year |
0 |
Designated parking | Yes |
Registration assistance | Yes |
Low-income students | Yes |
Minorities | Yes |
Veterans | Yes |
24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus | Yes |
Other campus security | 24 hour surveillance cameras |
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Career contact person | Robert Erfft |
Career contact title | Placement Director |
Career contact e-mail address | |
Career contact phone | 773.736.5522 |
Had a full-time job offer within six months of graduation | 85% |
Was counseled by the career services office | 100% |
Career counseling | Yes |
Job bank | Yes |
Job fairs | Yes |
Job interviews | Yes |
Job interview preparation | Yes |
On campus recruitment by employers | Yes 45 (2 recruiting companies in school per week) |
Placement assistance | Yes |
Résumé preparation assistance | Yes; school offers help in resume preparation |
Résumé referral to employers | Yes |