Financial assistance may be Available.
Scholarships and Grants may be available to assist with cost of the truck driving program! Contact Financial Aid at financialaid@spcc.edu for more information.
Course Description
The Truck Driver Training program prepares individuals to drive tractor trailer rigs. 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. They may also become owner-operators and work as private contract haulers.
Benefits of the South Piedmont Truck Driver Training program:
- Classes provide students with the option to focus on either a CDLA or CDLB license.
- Day and evening/weekend schedule options meet the needs of working adults.
- Course tuition includes study materials.
- Students who successfully complete the course will work with instructors to schedule a DMV testing appointment.
- SPCC’s tuition rate is very affordable when compared with other truck driving schools in the area.
FAQ
To make the registration process as quick and easy as possible, we’ve created an FAQ document available here. If you have more questions, feel free to email navigate@spcc.edu.
Employment Opportunities
Graduates should be prepared to take the commercial driver’s license tests, which are required for drivers to operate commercial vehicles.
Requirements Checklist (Student is responsible for completing these items before registering):
- Complete the Virtual Orientation – accessible at the following link (Opens in new window)
- Be at least 18 years old
- CDL A or CDL B Permit – (Must be valid through the end of the course student is registered for) – depending on the course you are taking (SC Driver’s License not accepted)
(You will need to take the General Knowledge, Air Brakes and Combination exam at the DMV) Click here for the study manual – required to register)- Please review sections, 1,2,3,5, & 6 – Class A
- Please review sections, 1,2,3,& 5 – Class B
- For CDL Permit Practice Test Prep, check out: https://cdlcareernow.com/practice-tests
- D.O.T. physical examination
- D.O.T. drug screen (for CDL A & B) (Must be completed no more than 30 days prior to course start date)
Cost
$1,101.40
Under-employed and/or unemployed registrants can potentially qualify for funding for class through WIOA. For more information on WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act) funding, call 704.283.7541 to learn more.
Additional costs not included in the tuition and fees listed above are shown below. Some of these costs are approximate and should only be used as a guide.
| DOT Physical | $60.00 | Paid to physician |
|---|---|---|
| DOT Drug Screen | $50.00 | Paid to physician |
| Class A Permit | $21.50 | Paid to DMV |
| Class B Permit | $21.50 | Paid to DMV |
| CDL Application Fee | $43.25 | Paid to DMV |
| CDL License | $21.50 per year | Paid to DMV |
| Endorsements | $4.25 per year | Paid to DMV |
| Log Book | $2.00 |
Books
Student must purchase their own log book. More information will be given on the first day of class.
Upcoming Courses
**Students can choose to earn an A or B License
| Dates | Hours | Days | Campus | Registration Opens |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (A-License) May 16-August 9, 2024 (B-License) May 16-July 25, 2024. | Th & F -5-9pm Sat -8am – noon; 1 – 5pm | Thursday, Friday, Saturday | SPCC- LLP Polkton Campus. First day: Garibaldi, 160 | April 22, 2024 |
| (A-License) May 20-August 12, 2024 (B-License) May 20-July 24, 2024. | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday | SPCC- Monroe OCH Campus. First day: Tyson, 2404 | April 22, 2024 |
Registration Options
All documents due at the time of registration.
For more information, contact:
Email navigate@spcc.edu or call 704-290-5100