TRP-3607 Truck Driver Training (CDL) 鈥 160 hours

This course is designed to teach students to drive tractor-trailers and trucks. The program will prepare the prospective driver to understand safety, driver responsibility, and also the laws and regulations governing the motor carrier industry.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) implemented Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT), or federal requirements for commercial driver license applicants, in February 2022. 海角视频 and Trans-Tech meet these requirements, and Trans-Tech is a registered provider for ELDT.

At the end of this program, successful students will:

 * Complete 50 hours of online coursework (in class)
 * Obtain a Commercial Driver’s License Permit from the NCDMV
 * Complete 110 hours for CDL-A and CDL-B behind-the-wheel training, including night driving.
 * Take and pass the CDL skills test at the Trans-Tech facility at the end of the program.

 

For more information on Trans-Tech’s program, please visit the website.

Truck Driver Training (CDL)

Truck Driver Training (CDL)

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Admission Requirements

Students interested in attending must have the following:

  • Attend a no-cost, mandatory orientation session.
    • Orientation sessions are held in the Dalpiaz Building, room 206 (Dallas Campus Map)
    • No pre-registration is necessary for an orientation session. In case of inclement weather closures, please check the 海角视频 website before driving to campus.
    • Bring your valid driver’s license and social security card.
    • Bring your cellphone. You will be using it for registration.
    • Mandatory orientations are scheduled for:
      • Thursday, May 21st, 6:00pm
      • Thursday, May 28th, 2:00pm
    • Must be able to understand, speak, read, and write English proficiently as per Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association Regulations
    • Be at least 18 years of age.
    • Must be 21 years of age for interstate commerce or a Hazardous materials endorsement.
    • Hold a valid NC Driver鈥檚 License
    • Your license cannot be suspended, disqualified, or revoked.
    • You should not have any restrictions on your driver鈥檚 license other than 鈥渃orrective lenses.鈥
    • You cannot hold more than one driver’s license.
    • Have a valid Social Security Card
    • Have an acceptable driving record*
    • Pass a criminal background check*
    • Pass a DOT physical and drug screen*
    • Complete Admissions Packet

Background Check/Physical/Drug Screen*

*Background Check: A background check is completed as part of your tuition/fees paid to 海角视频. If you have any motor vehicle violations or criminal convictions, you may be required to obtain a pre-hire commitment letter from an employer in order to register for the program.

*DOT Physical: You will be required to hold a valid DOT medical card before beginning the behind-the-wheel training. If you do not already have a valid DOT medical card, you will schedule an appointment with Trans-Tech to have a physical and drug screen completed. There are certain medications that will disqualify someone from completing the program.

*Drug Screen: As part of the DOT physical, you will need to have a drug screen completed. Negative results are required to begin and remain in class.

Summer 2026
Class Information

Day(s) Date Time
M-TH 6/8/26 鈥 7/9/26 7:00 am 鈥 5:30pm*
Location: TransTech, 3051 Aberdeen Blvd, 海角视频ia, NC 28054
*Lunch time TBD
*Night-time driving hours are required for successful completion and times are TBD
  • 50 hours will be online instruction held in the Trans-Tech classroom.
  • 110 hours will be spent completing the mandatory drive time requirements.

Course Meeting Location(s):

TRAN (Trans-Tech, 3051 Aberdeen Blvd, 海角视频ia, NC 28054)

Class space is limited, and enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis. If you are an employer wishing to register and pay for employees to attend, please email us at [email protected] for more information.

Estimated Course Costs:

Course Cost: $4680 (Includes tuition, DOT Physical, Drug Screen, CDL Skills Exam, paid to 海角视频)

Additional Fees: $77.00 (Permit fee, paid to NCDMV) & $127.50 (License fee, paid to NCDMV)

Scholarships/Financial Aid

There may be scholarships or financial assistance available depending on your current financial situation/employment status. You will be provided with information during CDL orientation on how to pursue these funding opportunities.

Registration Options:

In-person 鈥 (payment is due at the time of registration)

CE Registration Department
MYERS CENTER 鈥 2nd floor
201 Highway 321 South, Dallas, NC 28034
Monday through Thursday: 8 am-5 pm; Fridays 8 am- 11 am (Closed Fridays during the summer)

If you need to drop or withdraw before the class start date, please contact us at [email protected].

Refund Policy

If a student officially drops from a class or classes before the 10 percent date of the class(es), a 75 percent tuition refund will be given for the class(es) dropped. A 100% refund will be made if the student drops from the class before the class start date. No refunds will be given after the 10 percent date. If a course fails to materialize, refunds are automatically processed. (The refund policy is subject to change. Refunds of tuition will be issued in accordance with the current state and college policy.) To request a refund or transfer, please email [email protected].

 

For more information, please email us at [email protected].