Creating Opportunities for a Brighter Future
Blue Goose Community Development is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering local communities by providing access to resources and tools to help them become more self-sustainable. Through education, inspiration, and guidance, they work to strengthen communities and foster a better quality of life for all.
About us
Blue Goose Community Development is a nonprofit organization based in Shreveport, LA, and Houston, Texas. Our mission is to empower and uplift the community through various programs and initiatives. With a dedicated team of professionals, we strive to make a positive impact by addressing key social and economic issues. Through collaborative partnerships and community engagement, we work towards creating a brighter future for all residents of Caddo/Bossier Parish and Harris County.
Blue Goose Training Programs
CDL Training
Are you interested in obtaining a CDL A or B License? This license allows you to transport cargo across state lines with a tractor-trailer. Blue Goose Drivers School offers an exceptional Class A & B, Hotshot CDL Training Program that certifies you with the right set of skills to acquire a Class A or B CDL and apply for entry-level positions in the trucking industry.
Our certified and experienced CDL instructors ensure you receive comprehensive and realistic training to obtain your CDL. We also offer a Job Placement Assistance program that helps you to get pre-qualified for jobs prior to graduating.
During the CDL training program, you’ll gain invaluable experience by practicing driving in our facility and on the roads, including ELDT Certification, performing pre-trip inspections, trip planning, understanding FMCSA laws, identifying common tractor-trailer maintenance issues, learning how to hook and unhook a 53ft trailer, back up, and make different kinds of turns.
Blue Goose Truck Driver Training School provides outstanding learning opportunities, with modern equipment and exclusive tractor-trailers specifically for trainees’ use and purpose-building driving courses. Our CDL classes will provide you with the training and skills necessary to pass the Class A or B CDL license exam.
We will provide you with the opportunity to learn essential skills that will move you forward in a career as a professional truck driver. We offer training in Houston, Shreveport, and surrounding areas. You can find automatic transmission trucks that will help you gain the skills needed to embark on a successful career in the truck driving industry. We teach you how to drive these modern vehicles and set yourself up for success.
Blue Goose is well known in the CDL training industry because we have successfully trained hundreds of men and women to obtain their Class A & B CDL. We are committed to helping dedicated truckers pass the CDL training and skills tests and get their new career pathway on the road in about a month!
Blue Goose Training Drivers School is a hands-on truck driving school with multiple locations in Houston, TX, Shreveport, LA, and surrounding areas. We offer financial assistance for those who qualify and work with trainees to help them pay for school. We also create pre-hired employment opportunities by a trucking company before you even graduate!
Freight Forwarder/Broker/Disptach Training
Learn how to become a freight broker agent and how to start your own freight broker company. From licensing and operations to sales and marketing, learn how to get your broker license and start a successful freight brokerage – 100% online one week of training/certificate!
BGCD will provide Training in the following areas:
- Shipper – Broker Agreement
- Shipper Load Confirmation
- Company Profile (Brag Sheet)
- Carrier – Broker Agreement
- Carrier Profile
- Carrier Rate Confirmation
- Load Setup Sheet
- Shipper Set Up Sheet
- And Much More!
All courses include access to online manuals with interactive instructors to reinforce the learning materials and practice questions for the student to assess progress. A PDF of the course is included for each student to download.
How to become a freight broker in Texas:
- Set up and register your business
- Apply for an operating authority
- Designate a process agent
- Arrange for a surety bond trust fund
- Register your business
- Check your state’s requirements
- Set up your office
Online Registration and Enrollment:
One Week Online Course – Zoom Training
Morning & Evening Trainings Available
Diesel Mechanics
The BGCD Diesel Mechanic program is a comprehensive training program that combines classroom instruction with hands-on training at our designated practice spot. This program prepares students for both written quizzes and practical exams required to receive diesel mechanic certification. After obtaining their certification, students will be qualified for entry-level diesel mechanic employment.
Classes for the BGCD Diesel Mechanic Training program start every two months and are offered on weekdays and evenings. The program can be completed in as few as 8 weeks. During the training, you will learn everything about emissions and the latest technology in diesel mechanics. The classes will also cover engine management, allowing you to diagnose and repair engine problems in a timely manner. The program provides hands-on training, giving you the necessary tools to enter the workforce as a skilled diesel mechanic.
In addition to engines, the program covers brakes, suspension, hydraulics, maintenance, and repairs. The tuition fee is affordable, and scholarship assistance is available to those who qualify. BGCD will guide you on how to prepare for the diesel mechanic certification test. The program also includes assistance with job placements, including job search, employment opportunities, completing job applications, networking, and employer referrals.
Contact us to learn more about the program and its cost.
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