Overview
Sampson Community College’s Truck Driver Training Program is an excellent opportunity to earn a CDL through our 11-week class that meets Monday thru Friday, our 16-week night/weekend class that meets on Monday evenings and Saturday and Sunday. Both classes provide intensive training in vehicle operations with safety being the central focus. Learn to drive and maneuver a tractor-trailer safely with the knowledge and experience of our trained instructors.
To register for Truck Driver Training courses, please contact our Workforce Development & Continuing Education division by phone at (910)592-7176 or by email at wdce@sampsoncc.edu.
Areas of Training Include:
- Vehicle Inspections
- General Operation & Maintenance
- On the Road Driving
- Backing and Maneuvering
- Defensive Driving
- Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
- Trip Planning
- Cargo Handling
- Size & Weight Regulations
- Hours of Service Rules
- Accident Prevention
Qualification Requirements:
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must have a valid driver’s license
- Must pass a DOT physical
- Must obtain a CDL Class “A” Learner’s Permit prior to class start from the state you are licensed in
What Employers Are Looking For In A Driver:
- No “careless or reckless” violations in the last 2 years
- No ‘hit and run” violations in the last 2 years
- No “license suspensions” in the last 1 year
- No “drug possession” charges in the last 2 years
- No “DUI or DWI” in the last 5 years
- No “felony convictions” in the last 5 years
Pre-Enrollment Eligibility Requirements/Fees:
Registration Fee: $180.00
Insurance: $0.60
Additional Required Fees: $225.00
** **includes cost for random drug test and maintenance fee
Books Purchased 1st Day of Class: $59.27
DOT Physical & Drug Screen: $80.00 (MedFirst Urgent Care)
CDL Permit Tests $40.00…CDL Permit $20.00 (DMV)
Estimated Total Cost of the Class: $543.43
Class “A” CDL Learner’s Permit study class: $70.00
