Truck Driver Training Program
Students who complete the WCC Truck Driver Training Program will be well-equipped to obtain entry-level positions in the transportation industry. Students will be tested through written and behind-the-wheel exams to ensure they have the skills and knowledge required to safely and successfully operate commercial vehicles. Graduates of this program can expect to earn between $40,000 and $60,000 annually in their first year of employment with an established company. Our graduates can expect to find employment in various industries and governmental agencies, as well as through self-employment, locally, regionally, and nationally.
All training, instruction, and testing are conducted at school facilities using school-provided equipment.
NEXT CLASS
May 5 – August 5, 2026
DAYS & TIMES
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays: 6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Saturdays: 7:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
COST
The Truck Driver Training program costs $835.55 to enroll. Fees are broken down in the table below.
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee | $180.00 |
| Supply Fee (includes books) | $650.00 |
| Student ID Fee | $3.00 |
| Parking Fee | $2.00 |
| Insurance Fee | $0.55 |
| TOTAL | $835.55 |
After satisfactory completion of all course requirements, students receive:
- Class A Commercial Driver License
- DOT 380 Certificate
- Wayne Community College Continuing Education Certificate
The Workforce Continuing Education Division will schedule employers to visit each class.
Helpful Links:
https://www.ncdot.gov/dmv
http://www.nctrucking.com
Enrollment Requirements
In order to be admitted to the WCC Truck Driver Training Program, you MUST complete all steps below before the registration date.
After all requirements are met you will be allowed to register and pay for classes.
- Must be able to read, write and speak ENGLISH at a level that permits the student to benefit from the course. Must be a US citizen or permanent resident alien.
- Be at least 18 years of age. (A high school diploma or high school equivalency diploma is not required.)
- Have a valid North Carolina Driver’s license.
- Pass and obtain a DOT (Department of Transportation) physical examination not more than 6 months prior to start of class. This physical examination may be obtained from a DOT approved outpatient clinic, urgent care center, or doctor’s office. You must bring your DOT physical forms and medical card to registration. Physicals must be completed on DOT Form 5875 and 5876.
- Obtain a valid North Carolina Class A CDL Learner’s Permit. A written test may be taken at your local DMV office consisting of general knowledge, air brakes, and combination vehicle tests. You should study sections 1 – 3, and 5 – 6 of the North Carolina Commercial Driver License Handbook. WCC offers a CDL Permit Study course.
- Obtain a NC-DMV driving record not more than 3 months prior to the start of class. We need an (Uncertified Complete History) obtainable from DMV in Raleigh or ONLINE at http://ncdot.gov/dmv/online/records. Any of the following violations within 4 years of the start of class will prohibit a person from entering the program:
a. Driving while impaired (DWI)
b. Careless and reckless driving
c. Hit and run
d. Refusal to take a chemical test - Complete and submit a WCE registration form. Submission instructions can be found here.
- Pass a DOT drug/alcohol-screening test at a lab designated by the College. Cost: $42. Note: The lab only accepts cash payments. Students will also be subject to random drug-screening testing for the duration of the class.
Please contact Christopher Cobb at 919-739-6939 or clcobb@waynecc.edu if you have any questions about this process. You can also fill out the contact form at the bottom of this page.
If you have a particular question, please fill out the form below:
Contacts
Christopher Cobb
Truck Driver Training Instructor
(919) 739-6939
clcobb@waynecc.edu
Todd King
Associate Dean, Applied Technologies Division
919-739-6814
stk@waynecc.edu