Truck Driver Training

CDL training teaches proper driving procedures for commercial vehicles.

Program Information

This course teaches proper driving procedures, safe driver responsibility, commercial motor vehicle laws and regulations, and the basic principles and practices for operating commercial vehicles.

The course work includes motor vehicle laws and regulations, map reading, vehicle maintenance, safety procedures, daily logs, defensive driving, freight handling, security, and fire protection. Highway driving training exercises and classroom lectures are used to develop the student’s knowledge and skills.

Upon successful completion, students are qualified to take the Commercial Driver’s License exam and are employable by commercial trucking firms. Students may also become owner-operators and work as private contract haulers.

Course Details

Our next CDL class begins on April 6.
Orientation is mandatory before registering for any CDL class  

• April 6 (5-7pm) at the High Tech Center
• May 4 (5-7pm) at the High Tech Center

Please reach out to Leah Jorgensen to register for CDL Orientation

• Students will need to obtain their CDL permit from the DMV. It is recommended to book your DMV appointment well in advance of the class start date.
• The final test will be conducted at Caldwell Community College.

Tuition: $2,400 plus additional fees for screenings and permits.
Additional fees may apply and are approximate:

• $125 DOT physical (due first day of class)
• $50 DOT drug screen (due first day of class)
• $10.75 Motor Vehicle Report (due first day of class)
• $64.75 Class A CDL permit (due 3rd week of class)
• $107.50 Class A CDL License (last week of class)
• $4.25/year endorsements

Payment plans are available

Forward Fund Loan Program

The Forward Fund (TFF) helps students enrolled in Haywood Community College’s Truck Driver Training course cover their cost of attendance and living expenses with a 0% interest loan. 

Forward Fund Offers: 

Financial Support: Access a 0% interest Forward Fund loan between $2,000 and $10,000 to cover program costs, equipment, and your cost-of-living expenses (housing, childcare, transportation, etc.) during training.

Student Support: Forward Fund’s preferential loan terms are designed to move you forward and eliminate long-term burden.  There is a three-month grace period on payments post-graduation and a 60-month payment timeframe.  Once you begin repayment, you can make monthly payments without any interest – and defer payment until you’re earning at least $45,000. There will be 0% interest for the duration of the loan. 

If you are interested in learning more about this funding opportunity, please visit the The Forward Fund | HCC Partnership & Learning Page to obtain additional information.  Application will be made available directly from HCC following program registration.

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