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

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Marty Inman
​828-564-5126
mdinman@haywood.edu

For additional details, visit Caldwell Community College’s website