Truck Driver Training Program

Admission Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old
Have a valid North Carolina driver’s license
Have a CDL permit from the same state as their driver’s license
Be able to read and speak English well enough to:
- Take instructions from highway signs
- Be able to converse with officials
- Be able to complete required reports
All prospective students for the CDL training must have their CDL-A or CDL-B learners permit PRIOR to the first day of class or admittance will not be allowed. There is no exception to this rule. You may go to the NCDOT website to study for the permit tests, (www.ncdot.gov/dmv ), or download DMV Genie to take the practice permit test. You will be tested on (general knowledge, air brakes and combination vehicles). Permits can be obtained at the NC-DMV office. IF you live in another state your permit must be from that state even though you are taking the class in NC.

Current training is daytime and weekday only.

You must

Attend a mandatory orientation session: (See schedule and orientation dates)
Be at least 18 years old: Student graduates under 21 years old can drive only within North Carolina.
Hold a valid North Carolina Driver’s License with no limiting restrictions.
Be able to read and speak English well enough to take instructions from highway signs, to converse with officials, and complete the required reports. (FMCSR 391.11)
High school or college transcript
Reading Placement Test with a minimum 6th grade reading level or better or present high school or GED® transcript showing graduation from high school or completion of GED® to register.
Acquire a North Carolina Class A or Class B permit with no limiting restrictions before the first day of class.
Pass a DOT physical and/or hold a valid (12 month minimum) DOT medical card. This should be completed by the 1^st day of class. A current medical card is required to drive on the road.
Complete and Pass a DOT drug screen by the 1^st day of class. Negative results are required to get onto a truck and remain in class. (Drug screen information included in packet.)
Show proof of permanent residency: All immigrants must have proper paperwork.

Due to the strict requirements and restrictions of most trucking companies you must also have:

A current Motor Vehicle Record with no convictions in the past 3 years of: DUI, refusal to take a chemical test, hit and run, leaving the scene of an accident, careless and reckless driving, a preventable accident, or speeding 15 mph over the limit.
No felony or major misdemeanor convictions in the past 5 years, based on completion of sentence.

Note: Meeting these requirements will not guarantee you a position as a driver after course completion. Each trucking company has their own list of requirements; some more strict than what’s listed above.

Cost/Tuition

The cost for tuition and fees for either class is $1,200. This is well below the average cost for commercial truck driving schools.

Class A CDL Information

Class B CDL Information

Class A CDL – What to Expect

Vance-Granville Community College (VGCC) offers a Truck Driver Training Program that gives students:

The training required to operate tractor-trailer rigs
The opportunity to get their commercial driver’s license (CDL)
The skills and knowledge to become professional truck drivers

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand for qualified commercial truck drivers is expected to grow exponentially due to the need for more Heavy and Tractor Trailer Truck Drivers. Like many businesses, small and large trucking companies are dealing with a great deal of drivers retiring and leaving the industry. Trucking companies actively seek quality student drivers right out of school.

Upon successful completion of the program, graduates:

will have the opportunity to be employed by commercial trucking companies
can become an owner-operator of a tractor-trailer rig
can take advantage of local job opportunities

Important Dates

A mandatory orientation session for the Truck Driver Training course will be held on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 10am on the VGCC Main Campus in Henderson, Building 9, Civic Center.
The official registration session for the truck driver training course will be held on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 10am on the VGCC Main Campus in Henderson, Building 7, Room 7105
The first class meeting is Thursday, August 7, 2025 and runs through Wednesday, October 8, 2025 meeting on the VGCC Main Campus in Henderson, Building 7, Room 7105
CDL-A class is 9 weeks. Classes meet Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. unless otherwise posted
Class will end on Wednesday, October 8, 2025.
Classes will consist of:
- Classroom instruction/Online/Hybrid assignments through Moodle
- Range driving
- Road driving

Dates for Future 2025 Classes:

October 2025

CDL-A: Payment Information

The Full Amount ($1,200) is payable at registration on July 23, 2025, or payment plan deadlines can be chosen.

Payment Plan Deadlines:

- At least $500.00 is due at registration on July 23, 2025
- $350.00 is due by the first day of class: August 7, 2025
- The final $350.00 is due by the 5^th week of class on September 8, 2025
There are opportunities for scholarships to partially defray the costs of tuition and fees
Federal Financial Aid cannot cover the costs of the CDL-A program because it is a continuing education course.
Costs for the required DOT physical and drug screen, and NC Motor Vehicle Record, permit and license are additional.
The truck driver training program is approved by the WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act) and the North Carolina Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services. Unemployed and underemployed individuals may qualify for tuition vouchers to participate in the course. WIOA contact information is below:
- WIOA Adult Program through NC Works: 252-598-5200.

Contacts & Registration

Class B CDL – What to Expect

A Class B CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) allows you to operate vehicles weighing more than 26,001 pounds but with trailers weighing less than 10,000 pounds. This includes vehicles like straight trucks, dump trucks, garbage trucks, buses, and more.

Here are some key points about Class B CDL programs:

Eligibility: You must be at least 18 years old to apply, but you can only operate within your home state until you turn 21
Training Duration: Programs typically last around 5 weeks
Requirements: You’ll need a valid driver’s license, a Department of Transportation Medical Certificate, and a Class B CDL permit, which means you only have to take the General Knowledge and Air breaks test at the DMV.
Job Opportunities: Graduates can find jobs as local drivers, delivery drivers, dump truck drivers, bus drivers, and more

If you’re interested in this specific program, Vance Granville Community College offers Class B CDL training in Henderson, North Carolina at the Main Campus.

Important Dates

A mandatory orientation session for the Class B CDL Truck Driver Training course will be held on Monday, June 2, 2025 at 1 pm on the VGCC Main Campus in Henderson, Building 7, Room 7109.
The official registration session for the truck driver training course will be held on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 10am on the VGCC Main Campus in Henderson, Building 7, Room 7105
The first class meeting is Monday, June 16, 2025 and runs through Thursday, July 24, 2025 meeting on the VGCC Main Campus in Henderson, Building 7, Room 7105
CDL-B class is 5 weeks. Classes meet Monday through Wednesday 8am to 5pm and Thursday 8am to 12noon with Fridays completing Online work through Moodle
Class will end on Thursday, July 24, 2025
Classes will consist of:
- Classroom instruction/Online/Hybrid assignments through Moodle
- Range driving
- Road driving

Dates for Future CDL-B Courses

August 2025
October 2025

CDL-B Payment Information

The Full Amount ($1,200) is payable at registration on June 10, 2025, or payment plan deadlines can be chosen.

Payment Plan Deadlines:

- At least $500.00 is due at registration on June 10, 2025
- $350.00 is due by the first day of class: June 16, 2025
- The final $350.00 is due by the 3rd week of class on July 1, 2025.
There are opportunities for scholarships to partially defray the costs of tuition and fees
Federal Financial Aid cannot cover the costs of the CDL-B program because it is a continuing education course.
Costs for the required DOT physical and drug screen, and NC Motor Vehicle Record, permit and license are additional.
The truck driver training program is approved by the WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act) and the North Carolina Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services. Unemployed and underemployed individuals may qualify for tuition vouchers to participate in the course. WIOA contact information is below:
- WIOA Adult Program through NC Works: 252-598-5200.

Additional Contacts

For more information about the Truck Driver Training Program, contact either Kyle Burwell, Dean, Business & Industry Solutions at [email protected] or 252-738-3521 or Gina Brewer at [email protected] or 252-738-3324.

For a complete list of Vance-Granville Community College Occupational Extension Classes please visit our Occupational Extension Page .

Class Schedule

Main Campus – Henderson

Course Title	Section	Total Hours	Course Dates	Location	REGISTER NOW	Class Time	Meeting Days	Room No.	Instructor	Fee
Course Title: CDL-B Truck Driver Training	Section: TRP 3607B-M01	Total Hours: 200	Course Dates: 06/16/2025 - 07/24/2025	Location: Main Campus – Henderson	REGISTER NOW: Register	Class Time: 8:00am-5:00pm MTW, 8:00am-12noon Thursday and Friday Online Work	Meeting Days: Monday-Thursday-classroom Friday - Online	Room No.: 7105	Instructor: TBA	Fee: $1,200.00
Course Title: CDL-A Truck Driver Training 75339	Section: TRP 3607A-M01 75339	Total Hours: 387	Course Dates: 08/07/2025 - 10/08/2025	Location: Main Campus – Henderson	REGISTER NOW: Register	Class Time: 8:00am-5:00pm	Meeting Days: M,T,W,TH,Friday (Online-Friday)	Room No.: 7105	Instructor: K. Sharpe	Fee: $1,200.00

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