Parkland Community Education relaunches CDL truck driver training

CHAMPAIGN - Parkland College Community Education has relaunched its CDL truck driver training program with Road Runner Truck Driving School of Park Forest, according to a Nov. 11 college news post.

The news post describes an automatic-transmission Class A course with an optional manual add-on. The college's CDL page lists the program cost at $5,495, including a DOT physical and drug screen, classroom instruction, testing fees, 120 hours of observation and behind-the-wheel training, and books and supplies.

Applicants must be 18 for Illinois-only driving or 21 for interstate work, hold a valid license and meet DOT medical rules. A high school diploma or GED is not required. Information is at parkland.edu/cdl or Community Education, 217-351-2235.

"We look forward to a strong collaboration that will serve our students, employers, and communities for years to come," said Stephanie Stuart, Parkland College's vice president for strategic partnerships and workforce innovation. Tamara Jankovic, operations manager at Road Runner, said, "Road Runner Truck Driving School is thrilled to partner with Parkland College to deliver high-quality CDL Class A training in the Champaign area."

Source: Parkland College news: Community Education relaunches CDL truck driver training (Nov. 11, 2026; read Nov. 12, 2026) and Parkland College CDL truck driver training.