VA APPROVED
Begin a new and exciting career! This 7-week program offers professional training in all areas required to succeed in the transportation industry. Course content is delivered via classroom and practical application methods. Gain hands-on expertise and experience with vehicle inspections, logbooks, trip planning, and rules and regulations that pertain to industry standards. Students will gain confidence by completing driving exercises on selected routes as well as practice labs for backing maneuvers; all focused on successful preparation for and completion of North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Commercial Driver License (CDL) licensing. Upon successful completion, students will also obtain NCDOT Flagger Certification, American Heart Association (AHA) CPR Certification, and Department of Transportation (DOT) Hazmat theory.
Requirements: CDL Class A Permit, valid driver’s license, copy of driving record, DOT Physical/Drug Screen.
Course Length: 280 hours
For more information about class dates and required costs of the program, please call Continuing Education at 910-938-6294 or email coned@coastalcarolina.edu
Prerequisites
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- DOT physical and drug test
- Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) driving history
- Valid NC Driver License
- Class A CDL permit
CDL Refresher Course (CRT)
This 40 hour course is designed for drivers with 1-2 years of driving experience but have since stopped driving. It’s designed to refresh the skills and expertise required to re-enter the workforce through behind the wheel driving, backing maneuvers, and pre-trip inspection with the goal of successfully re-entering the trucking industry.
Financial Assistance/Veterans Educational Benefits
Financial assistance may be available, please visit the Human Services Financial Assistance page for details.
This course is approved for Veterans Educational Benefits. Transitioning Service Members, please contact our Transition Specialist at 910.938.6755 or Transition@coastalcarolina.edu.
Upcoming Classes
For details about upcoming classes, please see the Continuing Education Schedule of Classes. If you have any questions or would like more information on the Truck Driver Training program, contact Continuing Education at 910.938.6294 or coned@coastalcarolina.edu.