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Massachusetts has many educational opportunities for those who want to become a truck driver or start a career in diesel technology.
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Truck Driving Schools in Massachusetts
As you could expect, tuition varies from school to school, but various ways of paying are available, including scholarships.
Another popular option is to have your employer pay the tuition if you consider switching to a different department within the company.
These scholarships can be private, nationwide, and statewide.
The Universal Technical Institute of Massachusetts alone offers several scholarship opportunities.
One of the scholarships available only for Massachusetts students is the Richard Catalano Memorial Scholarship, which is worth $750.
| School Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Amaral Auto & Truck Driving School | 1090 State Rd., Westport, MA 02790 |
| Amaral Auto & Truck Driving School | 125 Potomska St., New Bedford, MA 02740 |
| Amaral Auto & Truck Driving School | 968 Old Reed Rd., North Dartmouth, MA 02747 |
| J & J Driving School Inc | 978 Nash Rd., New Bedford, MA 7246 |
| NETTTS Tractor Trailer Training School | 1600 Osgood Street, North Andover, MA 1845 |
| Parker Professional Driving School | 11-13 Robbie Road, Building 3, Avon, MA 2322 |
| Tri-State CDL Training Center | 255 Liberty Street, Springfield, MA 1104 |
| United Tractor Trailer School Inc | 710 Fuller Rd., Chicopee, MA 01020 |
The job of a diesel mechanic or truck driver is for those who want to start their new career path as soon as possible.
You will have to wait until you complete the training, and each school has a different program with a different duration.
One place to check out for its truck driving programs is NETTTS.
A comprehensive course offered by this institution lasts 540 hours and covers various aspects of trucking training.
If you only need driving training, you can check out the 160-hour program dedicated to it.
The shortest programs are just 80 hours long and prepare you for the Class B license.
The Universal Technical Institute offers two main types of diesel programs, set apart by their duration.
The program lasting just 45 weeks is a basic diesel technology program and you have to complete it by studying full-time.
If you want to go deeper into the field, choose the 75-week diesel and industrial technology program.
Expected income
Before you begin your trucking career, you might want to know how much you’ll be earning.
Of course, your paycheck will be influenced by a series of factors, but on average, the median income a truck driver can expect in Massachusetts is $48,117 per year.
Those with more experience and more skills can make around $55764 annually.
Below you can find a graph outlining the median income of a truck driver in the largest cities in Massachusetts.
Annual Salary Range:| Location | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Boston | $49,917 |
| Worcester | $46,569 |
| Springfield | $46,215 |
| Cambridge | $49,917 |
| Lowell | $48,205 |
| Brockton | $47,896 |
| New Bedford | $46,613 |
| Lynn | $49,917 |
| Quincy | $49,917 |
| Fall River | $46,613 |
Regional Salary in Massachusetts
| Region | Employed | Avg. Annual Salary | Avg. Hourly Pay | Top 10% Annual Salary | Bottom 10% Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstable Town, MA | 1,140 | $55,350 | $26.61 | $66,780 | $39,890 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH | 20,130 | $57,780 | $27.78 | $72,970 | $43,410 |
| Leominster-Gardner, MA | 530 | $53,370 | $25.66 | $65,140 | $38,730 |
| New Bedford, MA | 670 | $54,300 | $26.11 | $70,450 | $38,400 |
| Pittsfield, MA | 270 | $53,560 | $25.75 | $62,520 | $40,100 |
| Springfield, MA-CT | 3,870 | $54,640 | $26.27 | $69,140 | $39,280 |
| Worcester, MA-CT | 4,440 | $56,020 | $26.93 | $72,150 | $44,210 |
* Employment conditions in your area may vary.
Before you start your training it’s good to inspect the companies where you can find a position.
Repair shops, trucking companies, and truck dealerships are the most common employers in this field.
The job outlook for diesel mechanics and truck drivers is expected to increase by 4% and 7% respectively.
Conclusion
Starting a new career in the trucking industry or even as a diesel technician is relatively easy.
You can also get hired as soon as you graduate your training program.
Read the full guide: How to Become a Truck Driver
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