Truck Driver Training
Catawba Valley Community College (CVCC) has partnered with TransTech to offer a Truck Driver Training program that allows students to complete a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL-A) in as little as five weeks through a hybrid program consisting of both online and behind-the-wheel training.
The intensive five-week course consists of 56 hours of online coursework and 120 hours of behind-the-wheel training. Students will obtain a CDL permit from the NC Department of Motor Vehicles and then must pass the NC CDL-A test to obtain a CDL-A license.
The Truck Driver Training program is sanctioned by the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles, which has implemented entry-level driver training (ELDT), federal requirements for commercial driver license applicants. CVCC and TransTech meet these requirements and TransTech is a registered provider for ELDT.
Admission Requirements
Students interested in attending must have the following:
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Must be 21 years of age for interstate commerce or Hazardous material endorsement
- Hold a valid NC Driver’s License
- Your license cannot be suspended, disqualified, or revoked
- 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 Department of Transportation (DOT) physical and drug screen
REGISTRATION
STEP 1
- Email one of the people listed below to schedule a time to visit CVCC’s Catawba Valley Furniture Academy located at 973 Locust Street in Newton. We will complete your registration form at your appointment.
- Rusty Beam bbeam742@cvcc.edu , or
- Sia Vang svang@cvcc.edu
STEP 2
- Visit the business office to pay for your class.
- DO NOT PAY TRANS TECH DIRECTLY. Cost of the class is $4150.
- The Business Office is located in the bottom level of the Student Services Building on Main Campus. Enter main campus at the traffic signal in front of Taco Bell. Park in the lot to the left before you get to the roundabout.
STEP 3
- Visit Jeb Bass at the office of TransTech at 1261 Hwy 70 in Newton, NC, to fill out application.
- Take with you your photo ID and social security card with you.
WEEK 1
- Complete your 56-hour online Bumper-to-Bumper coursework.
WEEK 2
- No classes this week; however, you must complete the following this week:
- Visit DMV and take the CDL- Class A, Written Learner’s Permit Exam.
- Schedule DOT physical & drug screen with TransTech.
WEEK 3
- Begin CDL 2 Behind-the-Wheel Course. Yard (Backing)
- Class will meet Monday-Thursday, 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. at CVCC East Campus.
WEEK 4
- Continue CDL 2 Behind-the Wheel Course. DAYTIME DRIVING
- Class will meet Monday-Thursday, 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. at CVCC East Campus.
WEEK 5
- Continue CDL 2 Behind-the Wheel Course. NIGHTTIME DRIVING
- Your instructor will inform you of night driving, depending on the season.
- Take Skills Exam to complete your course.
Locations
TransTech Trucking
1261 US-70 Suite A
Newton, NC 28658
CVCC East Campus
2760 US Hwy 70 SE
Hickory, NC 28602
CLASS OFFERING
Director of Business & Technology
Workforce Development Innovation Center
Email:
Susan Blake
Phone: 828-327-7000
x4330
Office Number: CDC 103