Truck Driver Training
CDL training teaches proper driving procedures for commercial vehicles.
In partnership with Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute.
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
Class dates TBD
- Orientation is mandatory
- 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: $1,999 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
- Certified checks/money orders made payable to CCC&TI
- Payment plans are available
- Additional fees may apply and are approximate:
Contact Us/Register
To learn more, contact Leah Jorgensen at 828.564.5128 or HCC-industrytraining@haywood.edu.
For additional details, visit Caldwell Community College’s website.