Kishwaukee College Truck Driver Training Program

08/24/2026

You worked hard to earn your CDL. Now put it to work with a company known for investing in drivers and creating career opportunities across the country.

🚛 Industry-Leading Carrier
💰 Competitive Pay
🏠 Home Time Options
📈 Career Growth Potential

Ready to get behind the wheel?

"YOUR CDL IS THE KEY. J.B. HUNT IS HIRING."

08/18/2026

08/10/2026

Here is the latest job listing from JB J.B. Hunt Drivers. If you do not have experience, they do have an apprentice program.

https://drivejbhunt.com/

08/10/2026

JB Hunt Student Driver Hiring
Are you a new CDL graduate looking for truck driver training? Drive with J.B. Hunt’s Apprenticeship Program and receive on-the-job training and experience with an industry leader.

Drivers in this program work with an experienced J.B. Hunt driver trainer for six weeks before transitioning to a full-time position upon successful completion.

Drivers in this position over the last six to twelve months have achieved annualized earnings of $95,000
DriveJBHunt.com. 833-627-1432

https://drivers.jbhunt.com/

08/05/2026

08/05/2026

🚛 "What's That Sound?"

Question: Have you ever wondered why semi-trucks make that "psssshhhh" sound?

Did You Know?

When a truck driver performs an air brake test, hearing air release is actually a good thing.

✅ Air brakes are one of the most important safety systems on a commercial vehicle.
✅ CDL drivers are trained to inspect and test them before every trip.
✅ A failed air brake test means the truck doesn't move until the problem is fixed.

08/04/2026

A fully loaded semi-truck traveling 65 mph can require up to 525 feet to come to a complete stop under ideal conditions. That's almost the length of two football fields!

Why so much distance?

✅ Up to 80,000 pounds of weight
✅ Air brake systems require additional time to engage
✅ Driver perception and reaction time
✅ Weather and road conditions can increase stopping distance even more

That's why professional truck drivers are trained to maintain safe following distances and why motorists should avoid cutting in front of large trucks.

🚛 Give trucks space. It could save a life.

07/28/2026

🚛 Not every office has a window view that changes every hour.

For many truck drivers, every day brings something different—a new destination, a new challenge, and a new view of America.

From rural backroads to major cities, truck drivers help keep store shelves stocked, hospitals supplied, and businesses moving.

What's the best view you've ever had from behind the wheel?

📸 Drop a picture in the comments!

07/27/2026

🚛 What do professional truck drivers check before every trip?

A thorough pre-trip inspection is one of the most important skills a CDL driver learns. Taking a few minutes to inspect your vehicle can help prevent breakdowns, violations, and accidents on the road.

Safety isn't just a priority—it's a profession.

👉 Drivers: What's the one item you always double-check before rolling out?

07/17/2026

Local jobs for CDL.

Do you hold a CDL? Are looking for work? If you answered "yes" to these questions, this week's edition of "Who's Hiring?" is most certainly for you!

No CDL? No problem. This list still features an abundance of additional employment opportunities in our area. To learn more about these vacancies or to view other recent job lists? Visit https://dekalbtownship.org/employment-assistance/

As always, thanks to Passion Pursuit Inc. for putting together this publication.