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Truck Driver Training

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

HOW TO GET STARTED

STEP 1: REGISTER FOR TRUCK DRIVER TRAINING CLASSES

Go to Trans Tech to speak to an Admissions Representative and complete pre-registration paperwork.
Trans Tech address is 1261 US Hwy 70 SE, Newton, NC.
Go to CVCC’s Student Services Building, top floor. Student Services address is 2564 US Hwy 70 SE, Hickory, NC. (CVCC Main Campus Map) Complete registration form for Truck Driver Training CDL 1 & CDL 2.
Go to CVCC’s Business Office and pay for CDL 1 & CDL 2. Payment in full of $3625 is due at time of registration. Business Office address is 2550 US Hwy 70 SE, Hickory, NC. (CVCC Main Campus Map)
Or, pay online with Online Instant Enrollment.

STEP 2: ATTEND MANDATORY ORIENTATION ON FIRST DAY OF CLASS

Mandatory Orientation will be held at CVCC’s East Campus in Room 1111. East Campus address is 2760 US Hwy 70, SE, Hickory, NC
If you do not attend this mandatory orientation on the first day of class, you will not be allowed to start the class. You will need to wait until the following Thursday, when another class section starts. No exceptions.
By the following Monday, you will receive your login info to begin your CDL 1 class.

STEP 3: ATTEND YOUR CDL 1 & 2 CLASSES

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:
1. Visit DMV and take the CDL- Class A, Written Learner’s Permit Exam.
2. Schedule DOT physical & drug screen with TransTech.

WEEK 3