Truck Driver Training
This comprehensive training program will teach you the skills you need to pass the NCDOT’s CDL skills and knowledge tests and give you hands-on driving practice.
Drive into new opportunities with a Commercial Driver's License.
A CDL can help you reach your career goals with a variety of in-demand job opportunities.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, "Employment of heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers is projected to grow 4% from 2021 to 2031, about as fast as the average for all occupations. As the demand for goods increases, more truck drivers will be needed to keep supply chains moving."
Scholarships are available to help cover program costs.
Truck Driver Training Classes
The truck driver training (TDT) curriculum provides students with training to inspect and operate tractor-trailers and to assume responsibilities on the road and at pickup/delivery points. This is a 320-hour course. Instruction will be 22% classroom and 78% on the driving range and/or on the road. Emphasis is placed on vehicle inspection, defensive driving, range maneuvers, motor carrier’s safety regulations, trip planning, cargo handling, size/weight laws, general maintenance procedures; hours of service, and vehicle accident prevention.
Before registration, you must submit:
- Class A driver's permit
- Department of Transportation physical
- Drug screening, done separately
- Three-year noncertified driving history
For questions, contact Janice Troy at jstroy@gtcc.edu or 336-334-4822, ext. 53014.
Truck Driver Training – CDL Class A License
Location: Greensboro Campus, Continuing Education Center 3501 E. Wendover Ave., Greensboro, 27405
Course registration: $1,172
Books: $150, plus tax (Contact Greensboro Book Store for current pricing)
| Course | Dates | Times/Days |
|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | 1/13/25-3/6/25 | Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. |
| Course 2 | 3/10/25-5/1/25 | Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. |
| Course 3 | 5/5/25-6/26/25 | Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. |
| Course 4 | 6/30/25-8/21/25 | Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. |
| Course 5 | 9/2/25-10/23/25 | Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. |
| Course 6 | *10/27/25-12/17/25 | *Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-6 p.m. |
| Course | Dates | Times/Days |
|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | 1/17/25-4/26/25 | Friday 6-10 p.m. Saturday-Sunday 7 a.m.-6 p.m. |
| Course 2 | 5/2/25-8/24/25 | Friday 6-10 p.m. Saturday-Sunday 7 a.m.-6 p.m. |
| Course 3 | 9/5/25-12/13/25 | Friday 6-10 p.m. Saturday-Sunday 7 a.m.-6 p.m. |
Enrollment Requirements
Students who wish to be admitted to the GTCC Truck Driver Training Program must meet all the enrollment requirements listed below at least seven days before the class start date.
- Must be able to read, write, understand, and speak English at a level that permits the student to benefit from the course.
- Must be 18 years old.
- Must be a U.S. citizen or meet the NC DMV requirement to prove permanent legal residence in the United States.
- Pass and obtain a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examination that is valid through the end date of the class your registered class. This physical examination may be obtained from any outpatient clinic, urgent care center, or doctor's office.
- Obtain a valid North Carolina Class A CDL Learner's Permit. The written test may be taken at your local Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) office consisting of general knowledge, air brakes, and combination vehicle tests. You should study sections 13 and 5-6 of the North Carolina Commercial Driver License Handbook.
Review our CDL Test Prep courses below.
- Obtain an NC-DMV driving record not more than three months before the start of class. We need an Uncertified Complete History obtainable from DMV in Raleigh or online at NC driving records. Any of the following violations within two years of the start of class will prohibit you from entering the program.
- Driving while impaired (DWI)
- Careless and reckless driving
- Hit and run
- Refusal to take chemical test
- Pass a DOT drug screening test at a lab designated by the school. Students will also be subject to random drug testing for the duration of the class. Please contact the office for instructions on completing the drug screen.
- Please note that the following information pertains specifically to students who have completed their education outside of the United States:
Courses
Commercial Driver License Learner Permit Prep - Class A
A requirement to enter the Truck Driver Training program is to have a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A learner's permit.
This 16-hour exam prep course is designed to help individuals pass the written test at the NC Department of Motor Vehicles that is required to obtain a CDL Class A learner's permit.
This exam prep class is not required but is available for those who need help preparing to sit for the NC DMV exam.
Course Registration Fee: $91.10, including a student manual that will be issued in class.
| Course | Name | Dates | Days | Hours | Campus | Room | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRA-3065-368 | CDL Learner Permit Prep | 5/17/25-5/18/25 | Sa, Su | 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. | Greensboro | TEC 209 | Register Now |
Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) for Hazardous Materials
Truck drivers possessing Commercial Driver's Licenses (CDLs) are highly sought after in the transportation industry. Obtaining certification to transport hazardous materials is a specialized credential that can lead to increased job opportunities and higher pay rates. This CDL hazmat test course is designed for commercial motor vehicle drivers seeking a hazardous materials (H) endorsement to their Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
To pursue such an endorsement, completion of this class is mandatory, enabling candidates to sit for the state-administered knowledge test for the H endorsement. Successful completion of the hazmat class is a prerequisite for undertaking the state Hazmat Endorsement Knowledge Exam, typically conducted at the state motor vehicle office. Upon finishing the hazmat endorsement training, certification records are submitted to the U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) TPR, facilitating eligibility for the state's hazmat knowledge examination. Candidates who pass the knowledge test are eligible to receive the H endorsement.
Download the Commercial Driver Manual. Study Section 9-1 Hazardous Materials.
Course Registration Fee: $78.00
Book: Hazardous Materials Compliance Pocketbook (New adoption) (9798889123668) $10.55 (please check the Campus Store prices are subject to change)
| Course | Name | Dates | Days | Hours | Campus | Room | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HAZ-3068-HM01 | ELDT for Hazardous Materials | 3/15/25-3/15/25 | Sa | 8 a.m.-6 p.m. | Greensboro | TEC 305 | Register Now |
Frequently Asked Questions
Prep Classes
Students can register for CDL Prep classes and Truck Driving: An Introduction to the Job and Lifestyle in one of three ways:
- To register online: Vvisit Self-Service and search for "CDL."
- To register in person: Complete a Continuing Education Registration Form and bring it (along with your payment*) to one of these GTCC Campus locations:
- Greensboro: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Thursday, no Friday registration at 3505 E. Wendover Ave., Continuing Education Center
- High Point: 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday, no Friday registration at 901 S. Main St., H1
- Mail: Download the Continuing Education Registration Form from the website, fill it out, and mail it to GTCC, P.O. Box 309, Jamestown, NC 27282.
* Acceptable forms of payment include: check, cash, credit card, or money order.
Truck Driver Training Classes
Before registering online, call Janice Troy at 336-334-4822, ext. 53014.
Once all required documentation has been submitted, you will register and pay on the Greensboro Campus (3501 E. Wendover Ave.).
Or you can register and pay by mail. Download the Continuing Education registration form and mail it to GTCC, P.O. Box 309, Jamestown, NC 27282.
Course Requirements:
Before you can register for class, we need to have copies of the following items:
- CDL Class A permit: You can contact the NC DOT and make an appointment to take this written test. (If you need additional support studying for the permit test, consider our CDL Prep course.)
- Get your DOT physical by a certified medical examiner.
- Get a copy of your three-year driving history (non-certified). This can be done on the DMV website.
Please upload your documents using the form below, or send them to Janice Troy at jstroy@gtcc.edu.
GTCC will make a 100% refund of registration fees if you officially withdraw from class before the first class meeting.
GTCC will refund 75% of the registration fee (tuition only) if you officially withdraw from classes on the first day of class or before the class reaches the 10% point. The 10% point varies from class to class. Note: Truck Driver Training Students you will receive a refund of 75% of $188. Fees are nonrefundable.
To request a refund, please call Janice Troy at 336-334-4822, ext. 53014, or email jtroy@gtcc.edu.
If a class is canceled or full, GTCC will automatically process a full refund. Refunds are processed every month and may take four to six weeks.
The college refund policy is established by state legislative action and is subject to change without prior notice to students.- Alcohol and drug testing: What drivers need to know driver handbook
- Daily Log Book
- Rand McNally Motor Carriers Road Atlas
- J.J. Keller Entry-Level Driver Training Obtaining a CDL Manual
- Keller Motor Carr Safety Reg Pocketbook
- Hazardous Materials Compliance Pocketbook
You may be eligible for scholarships. Each scholarship has time-sensitive application deadlines. Click on the link below to learn if you might meet the requirements.
- Workforce and Continuing Education Scholarship
- Golden Leaf Scholarship Application