Truck driving is one of the last well-paying blue-collar jobs in the country. A job without an office cubicle, without a boss over your shoulder, and without the need for a four-year university degree.

The last part is crucial. As the student debt crisis explodes and borrowers ask to be bailed out with debt cancellation, the career of a truck driver continues to be one of the most sustainable to earn a middle class living in America.

In lieu of that degree, truck drivers need to get a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), which can usually be attained in only 4-8 weeks.

Specialty CDL training schools exist, which cover all of the basics an aspiring driver will need to pass their written and driving tests. Some trucking companies even have their own training programs, where drivers can get trained for no upfront cost, in exchange for working off the training costs after they get their CDL.

A third option exists, though, and it’s one that many potential drivers are unaware of: community college. If you want to become a truck driver, and you have a convenient access to a local community college, this might be a great option.

Community colleges, as a great entry path into the job force, are offering CDL programs more often than before. Potential students may even be available for student aid or other funding avenues, which are specific to community colleges.

Some community colleges even partner with trucking companies to place students for employment.