AOUS is helping students prepare for real careers through hands-on CDL training at Jackson College.
Alpha Omega Utility Services
Newsletter  —  June 2026

June is National Safety Month.
Here's Why CDL Training Matters Now.

June is National Safety Month, and for Alpha Omega Utility Services, safety is more than a reminder. It is the foundation of how people are trained, how crews are protected, and how students prepare for the real demands of the field.

That is exactly why AOUS built its CDL training program at Jackson College's Applied Technology Center.

CDL drivers are needed across utilities, construction, logistics, municipalities, infrastructure, and field operations. Michigan continues to face a growing need for skilled trades professionals, and CDL training creates a clear, practical pathway into meaningful work.

But getting a CDL is not just about learning how to drive.

It is about learning how to inspect a vehicle. How to recognize hazards. How to operate safely around job sites. How to understand compliance. How to think like a professional before ever stepping into the field.

That is what makes this program different.

AOUS instructors are active professionals with real field experience. They bring current industry knowledge into the classroom and behind-the-wheel training. Students are not just learning theory. They are learning what the job actually requires.

And the results speak for themselves.

100%
First-time
pass rate
35K+
Annual trade
openings in MI
15K
Sq ft ATC
facility
The Program

What Students Learn

Hands-On Driving

Real behind-the-wheel instruction using automatic transmission vehicles, giving students practical experience before they enter the workforce.

Safety & Compliance

OSHA-10 certification, pre-trip inspections, job site hazard awareness, and the safety habits employers expect.

Tanker Endorsement Prep

Students prepare for tanker endorsement opportunities, expanding career options in utilities, infrastructure, and transportation.

Direct Career Pathways

The program is designed around real employer needs so students can move from training into work with confidence.

Strong careers begin with strong training. The AOUS CDL program is built so students walk into the field already thinking like professionals — safe, prepared, and ready to work.

Program Details

What You Need to Know

CDL Program — At a Glance

Program Cost $5,500 total. Payable upfront, through a payment plan or student loan, or through employer sponsorship.
Location Jackson College Applied Technology Center — a 15,000 sq ft state-of-the-art training facility.
Requirements Must be 18 or older. Must be 21+ for interstate driving. A Commercial Learner's Permit is required before class begins.
Get Your CLP First Study free at cristcdl.com/michigan  ·  Schedule at michigan.gov/sos
Apply aoutilityservices.com/cdl
Apply Today

National Safety Month is a reminder that strong careers begin with strong training. If you or someone you know is ready to get behind the wheel and move toward a real career, the AOUS CDL program is open and accepting students. Learn more and apply at aoutilityservices.com/cdl.

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