HCC to launch Nussbaum Trucking Academy

Posted on August 18, 2021
(L-R) District 540 Board of Trustees Chair Jeffrey Flessner, CEO Nussbaum Transportation Brent Nussbaum, & President of Heartland Community College Keith Cornille sign the Nussbaum Trucking Academy Agreement. (Photo courtesy Heartland Community College)

By WJBC Staff

NORMAL – Heartland Community College has signed an agreement with Nussbaum Transportation Services, Inc. to create a new academy for Truck Driver Training.

The agreement between HCC and Nussbaum Transportation forms the Nussbaum Trucking Academy at Heartland Community College. HCC’s Continuing Education will provide advising, orientation, maintain student records, ensure curriculum and instructional efficacy, and offer Essential Workplace Skills. Nussbaum will hire all instructors, create class schedules, oversee training, and provide trucks, lots and fuel. It is anticipated this new revenue-sharing model will ensure cost recovery for both partners and growth in enrollments, while continuing to provide a high-quality experience for students.

“Heartland is committed to offering learning pathways that benefit regional employers and lead to sustaining careers,” said Kelli Tillery Hill, Heartland Community College Vice President, External Relations.

No previous experience is required, but students must have a current driver’s license issued by the State of Illinois, be 18 years or older, and complete and pass the Department of Transportation Physical and Drug screening.

The Nussbaum Trucking Academy will launch on October 1, 2021.

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