San Francisco Heavy Equipment and Trucking Academy (SF HEAT) is a workforce development and training program introducing
San Francisco residents to careers in commercial driving,
heavy equipment operation, and logistics through hands-on learning and real world industry exposure.
Now Enrolling for Fall 2026
YOUR INTRODUCTION
TO THE TRADES
10-Week Workforce Training Program
Hands-On Equipment & Industry Training
Morning & Evening Cohorts Available
ABOUT
San Francisco Heavy Equipment and Trucking Academy (SF HEAT) was founded by industry leaders Tana Harris, President of Harris Hoisting, and Michael Gregory, Co-Founder of HVYW8 Trucking Inc., to expand workforce access and career opportunities within the trucking and construction industries.
SF HEAT focuses on supporting San Francisco residents–particularly District 9, District 10, and District 11 communities, women entering the trades, returning citizens, and individuals seeking a new career direction.
Program Benefits
CDL Test Preparation
Classroom, simulator, and field training designed to support participants toward securing their CDL license.
Heavy Equipment Exposure
Hands on introduction to heavy equipment and training environments.
Real World Experience
Industry exposure, equipment operation, and workforce readiness training.
Career Coaching & Support
Job readiness support, employer connections, and workforce guidance.
Workforce
Development
Professional development and career pathway awareness.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
Phase 1 – Career Foundations
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Job Readiness Training
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Career Planning
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Barrier Assessment & Support
Phase 2 – Industry Training & CDL Preparation
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CDL Preparation
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Heavy Equipment Exposure
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Simulator & Field Training
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10:1 Instructor Ratio
Phase 3 – Graduation, Career Placement & Ongoing Support
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Program Graduation
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Career Coaching
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Employer Connections
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Career Pathway Awareness
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Continued Post-Graduation Guidance
WHO WE SERVE
SF HEAT focuses on supporting communities that have historically been excluded from workforce opportunities within the trucking and construction industries.
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Residents of the Mission District (District 9), Bayview-Hunters Point (District 10), and Lakeview/Oceanview/Merced Heights/Ingleside (OMI) (District 11) in San Francisco
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Formerly incarcerated and justice involved individuals
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Unemployed and underemployed residents
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Women entering the trades
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San Francisco residents seeking workforce opportunities
PARTNER WITH US
SF HEAT is actively seeking partners who share our commitment to workforce access, economic opportunity, and community impact.
Potential partnership opportunities may include:
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Employer partners
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Community partners
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Industry partners
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Funding partners
JOIN THE NEXT GENERATION OF SKILLED TRADES PROFESSIONALS
Contact Us
Main Office
San Francisco Heavy Equipment and Trucking Academy (SF HEAT)
487 23rd Street
San Francisco, CA 94107
Tel: (628) 298-0106