Progressive Truck Driving School Inc.
5538 West Belmont Avenue
Chicago, IL 60641
Chicago, IL 60641
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http://www.cdltruck.com| Feature | Note |
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| Main telephone | 773.736.5522 |
| Request more information | |
| Other sites |
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 |
| Feature | Note |
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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 |
| Feature | Note |
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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% |
| Feature | Note |
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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), |
| Feature | Note |
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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 |
| Feature | Note |
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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 |
| Accessibility contact person | Gary Strube |
| Accessibility contact title | Vice-President |
| Accessibility contact e-mail | bills@@cdltruck.com |
| Accessibility 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 |
| Feature | Note |
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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 |