Truck Driver Training
Program Overview
The North Carolina Truck Driver Training School is the longest-running in the nation and has served as a model for truck driving
schools across the country.
The Truck Driver Training Program at Johnston Community College (JCC) offers the skills and certification you need to become a professional commercial
truck driver.
Applicants must:
- Have acceptable English Skills
- Be 18 Years of Age or Older
- Be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident Alien
- Have a Valid NC Driver License
- Have a Current Class A Commercial Learner Permit.
- Pass the DOT Physical Test and receive a negative DOT Drug Test result.
In just eight weeks, you can earn your Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) and hit the road toward a successful career.
And now - it's easier than ever to apply to the Truck Driver Training Program at JCC. If you meet the requirements and fill out the application at the bottom of the page, you will receive the registration link.
What You’ll Learn
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Vehicle Inspection & Safety
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Basic & Advanced Driving Techniques
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DOT Regulations & Compliance
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Trip Planning & Log Keeping
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Job Readiness Training
Additional Information
| Registration | $180.00 |
| CECAP | $5.00 |
| TDT Fees | $955.00 |
| Handbook | $132.28 |
| TOTAL | $1,272.28 |
Handbook can be purchased at the JCC Bookstore.
*Fees are Non-Refundable
| Department of Transportation (DOT) Drug Test ($40 - $90) | $90.00 |
| DOT Medical Card ($100 - $150) * | $150.00 |
| Class A CDL Permit Application * | $51.50 |
| Class A CDL Permit * | $25.20 |
| Total Estimated Cost of the TD Program | $1,588.98 |
*Fees are Non-Refundable
For Financial Assistance to help pay for the Truck Driving Training course, check the Scholarships & Grants page for Continuing Education
If you will be sponsored by a company or agency, the sponsorship form must be printed out on their letter head.
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April 27, 2026 and June 1, 2026 (split schedule)
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July 6, 2026
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August 31, 2026
September 21, 2026
October 12, 2026
Weekend Class:
August 29, 2025
Career Opportunities
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Over-the-Road (OTR) Truck Driver
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Local Truck Driver
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Freight Hauler
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Delivery Driver
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Owner-Operator
- Learn more about this career
Degrees and Pathways
Truck Driver Training
Dual Enrollment
Diesel and Heavy Equipment
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