Train for Truck Driving with us!
The Craven CC Truck Driving Training School program provides graduates with an excellent foundation for a truck driving career. Our students are tested thoroughly on the road and through written exams to ensure that they possess the necessary skills and knowledge to successfully and safely operate commercial vehicles.
The Commercial Truck Driving program provides training to meet the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) standards of specialized training in the areas of driver qualification, hours of service, driver wellness, and whistleblower protection for entry-level drivers who are subject to the requirements (49 CFR Part 380).
The Commercial Truck Driving program provides the training for the North Carolina State Commercial Truck Driving License examination for new drivers.
All training instruction is provided at school facilities and in school provided equipment. See Commercial Driver License Program Descriptions for more information. Free practice tests are available at https://www.cdlcareernow.com/cdl-practice-tests.php.
Scholarship Opportunity
Careers in Gear is very excited to offer an annual scholarship up to $3500 to potential trucking students. Visit the CDL Scholarship Page. Eligibility requirements are fairly simple: fill out application, explain the financial need, explain why you want to be a truck driver and hit submit. Disclosure: One scholarship recipient will be selected annually nationwide.
Job Opportunity
The college provides support and help in placing graduates into industry employment. In addition, CDL Job Now and CDL Jobs.com has many truck driving positions available for both recent graduates and experienced drivers.
Careers in Gear offers over 2.7 million trucking jobs across the US. Search for your new job today.
Enrollment Requirements
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Have a valid North Carolina driver’s license
- Pass and obtain a US Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examination no more than 6 months prior to start of class
- Obtain a driving record not more than 3 months prior to the start of class. Any of the following violations within 4 years of finishing the class will prohibit 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.
Registration Deadline
All enrollment requirements must be presented in person. At that time, we will register you and expect full payment. DEADLINE to register is 1-week prior to start of class.
Orientation Sessions
A 4-hour orientation session will be held approximately six weeks prior to the start of each Class “A” course. For Class “B” information view Class “B” CDL. This will ensure students have enough time to take care of all requirements needed to enter their respective program. Orientation classes are held at 5:30 p.m.
Orientation is Mandatory prior to registering for the Class A CDL License course.
Orientation Dates
*Match the orientation date to its adjacent class
Orientation Dates (Class “A” CDL License)
- March 1, 2021 (for March 15 class)
- April 26, 2021 for May 17 class)
- April 26, 2021 (for May 18 class)
- July 6, 2021 (for Aug 2 class)
- September 21, 2021 (for Oct 11 class)
Class Dates (Class “A” CDL License)
- March 15-May 7, 2021
- May 17-July 12, 2021 (Day Class)
- May 18-October 6, 2021 (Evening Class)
- August 2-September 24, 2021
- October 11-December 7, 2021
Orientation Dates (Class “B” CDL License)
- To be determined.
Class Dates (Class “B” CDL License)
- To be determined.
Class “A” CDL License Schedule
| COURSE ID | START/END DATE | DAY | TIME | LOCATION | FEE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59920 | Mar 15-May 7, 2021 | M-F | 8AM-5:30PM | NB Kelso 105 | $2000.00 |
| 59933 | May 17-Jul 12, 2021 | M-F | 8AM-5:30PM | NB Kelso 105 | $2000.00 |
| 60101 | May 18-Oct 6, 2021 | TWThSa | 6-10PM | NB Kelso 105 | $2000.00 |
Class “B” CDL License Schedule
Class “B” CDL License Schedule must have 5 students. Students must come to either the Brock Administrative office or Havelock Campus to register with the following:
- CDL Class “B” Permit
- NC Driver License
- DOT Medical Card
- Driver History Record (non-certified) from any state where driver license was held for the past 3 years
- Proof that Drug Test Results from no later than past 3 months have been completed and results requested to be sent to Craven Community College CDL Coordinator.
- Be prepared with funds in full at time of registration.
All required documents and payment must be made no later than 5 business days before the start of the class. Registration and payment must be done at the college. If we don’t have 5 students, class will be canceled.
| COURSE ID | START/END DATE | DAY | TIME | LOCATION | FEE |
Contact Information
Workforce Development
Brock Administration Building, Room 128
800 College Court, New Bern, NC 28562
(252)638-7248
wfdinfo@cravencc.edu
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