Our truck driver training program started in 1990 with one truck and a few students. Today we have over 90 pieces of equipment and have graduated over 2,000 CDL drivers in the past 10 years. We offer full-time day classes requiring 9 weeks to complete and a part-time evening class (Hudson only) that takes 15 weeks.
The course involves extensive training, divided into 3 parts. Some examples of the training provided in each part are shown below:
*At the conclusion of the class, our third-party testers will administer the Class A-Commercial Driver License (CDL) final test.
The total cost for tuition and fees is $2,000.00 payable to CCC&TI.
CCC&TI accepts most all forms of payment. (However, when registering at any location other than CCC&TI in Hudson; personal or cashier’s checks or money orders are preferred, and credit cards cannot be accepted unless personally taken to the business office at CCC&TI in Hudson, NC.)
A payment plan has been put in place for students. A $530 deposit must be made on the day of registration, a second payment of $735 must be made on the first day of class, and a final payment of $735 must be made on the 5th week of class. Please contact Kevin Hartley for more information on the payment plan.
Bring an authorization voucher or letter of intent if ESC, TAA, or WIA is paying for you.
Note: All students must obtain a Class A CDL permit from the same state that their driver’s license is issued in order to qualify for the program.
General questions about the Truck Driver Training Program can also be directed to:
Susan Turnmire
Part-time Office Assistant
828-726-2382
sturnmire@cccti.edu
Tuition is set by the North Carolina Legislature. Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice.
Additional costs not included in the tuition and fees listed above are shown below. Some of these costs are approximate and should only be used as a guide.
| DOT Physical (see Note Below) |
$60.00 | Paid to physician | Due 1st day of class |
| Pre-employment Drug Screen (not part of the physical) |
$50.00 | Paid to physician | Due 1st day of class |
| MVR | $10.75 | Paid to DMV | Optional but suggested |
| Class A Permit | $64.75 | Paid to DMV | 3rd week of class |
| CDL License | $107.50 – 5 years | Paid to DMV | Last week of class |
| Endorsements | $4.25 per year | Paid to DMV | Purchased with license |
Note: A Medical Card and Long Form Physical will be issued to you at the time you take the DOT Physical. The Medical card is good for a maximum of 2 years to a minimum of 3 months (1 year required to enroll). Make sure the card is filled out completely and accurately with no corrections made on the card. Your medical card and a copy of your driver’s license will be faxed to DMV in Raleigh on the first day of class. Approval will be entered into the DMV data base before you will be allowed to take the tests for your CDL permit at your local DMV.
The Class A-CDL Truck Driver Training course is taught throughout the year at various locations. Select a location from the list below to see when Truck Driver Training are scheduled.
The course involves extensive training, divided into 3 parts. Some examples of the training provided in each part are shown below:
*At the conclusion of the class, our third-party testers will administer the Class A-Commercial Driver License (CDL) final test.
The total cost for tuition and fees is $1,000.00 payable to CCC&TI.
Additional costs not included in the tuition and fees listed above are shown below. Some of these costs are approximate and should only be used as a guide.
| DOT Physical (see Note Below) |
$60.00 | Paid to physician | Due 1st day of class |
| Pre-employment Drug Screen (not part of the physical) |
$50.00 | Paid to physician | Due 1st day of class |
| Class B Permit | $64.75 | Paid to DMV | Due 1st day of class |
| CDL License | $107.50 – 5 years | Paid to DMV | Last week of class |
The trucking industry continues to be a major employer in the United States, with almost 9 million people employed in trucking-related jobs. Over 3 million of these are drivers of tractor-trailers operated by over 550,000 interstate motor carriers. More than 80% of U.S. cities receive their goods exclusively from trucks.
Now as freight and the economy begin to turn around the trucking industry is facing a growing epidemic across the country. As the driver shortage epidemic grows larger every day, entry-level drivers are entering a demanding field where there is a premium placed on quality student drivers fresh out of school.
At CCC&TI we have a very successful job placement program with numerous local and national trucking companies recruiting our graduates during and after each class. During the past 12 month reporting period, CCC&TI graduated 348 students with 84% of those being pre-hired prior to graduation.
Graduates from our program can expect to average $50,000 or more their first year and up to $60,000 or better with one year of experience.
To learn more about a career in the Truck Driving field, visit CCC&TI's Career Coach site or the following program:
To learn more information about the employment outlook and work environment for the Truck Driver Training field, go to:
Licensure: Authorization granted to CCC&TI to provide instruction within another state does not imply or provide guarantees of any kind that an individual will be granted professional licensure by another state as a result of completing coursework at CCC&TI or receiving professional licensure in North Carolina. It is the sole responsibility of the individual/student to determine whether another college or license-awarding agency in another state will accept CCC&TI coursework and/or award licensure through a reciprocity agreement with the State of North Carolina.
