Truck Driver Training
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do I need a GED or high school diploma to enroll in the course?
- No, but you must pass a Reading Placement Test with a minimum 8th grade reading level or better to register.
- Schedule the test by calling the appropriate Testing Center. Please bring the test results when registering.
Q: Do you have financial assistance?
- A scholarship fund is available to assist students with tuition costs up to a maximum of $200.Call 828-726-2386 for more information. Veterans’ benefits may apply. Call 828-726-2714 for more information. Job training programs may apply. Contact your local employment agencies for eligibility.
Q: What type of equipment will be used during training?
- We have single axle day-cabs, tandem axle conventional sleeper tractors with 48 & 53 foot semi trailers. Several trailers will be loaded during the road driving portion of the class.
Q: Do all class schedules include night driving?
- Yes. All classes are required to have at least 1 hour driving at night. Night driving for the day class will be planned after normal scheduled hours.
Q: Do you do job placement?
- We work with many major carriers and local trucking companies that will hire our graduates. Recruiters from these companies also visit our classes.
Q: Do you offer off-campus classes?
- Yes, we offer several off campus classes. Please check our schedule or call for information.
Q: When should I have my DOT physical and drug screen done?
- A DOT physical and DOT drug screen should be done prior to enrollment.
Q: Do I have to get my permit before I enroll in the class?
- No, the first week of class is spent in the classroom preparing you to get your permit, but you must have your permit before hour 135 of the class.
Q: Do I have to do my final road test for my CDL at the DMV?
- No, at the conclusion of the class, our third party testers will administer the CDL final test.
Q: Are all courses certified by the Professional Truck Driver Institute (PTDI)?
- All courses offered at the Caldwell Community College TAPS Center in Hudson and the East Campus of Catawba Valley Community College in Hickory are certified by PTDI.
