Graduates of Wayne Community College’s Truck Driver Training program were honored at a graduation ceremony for earning their new credentials.
Graduates of the program were tested through written and behind-the-wheel exams to ensure they have the skills and knowledge required to safely and successfully operate commercial vehicles. These individuals earned a Class A Commercial Driver’s License, DOT 380 certificate, and WCC Workforce Continuing Education certificate.
This is the 18th class of WCC’s Truck Driver Training program.
During the graduation ceremony, WCC President Patty Pfeiffer told the graduates that earning a commercial driver’s license shows their discipline, attention to detail, and deep respect for safety. “What you have received today is more than a credential; it’s access to a career that is built on trust, dependability, and professionalism,” she said. “The road ahead will challenge you, but it will also offer opportunity, stability, and pride in knowing the work that you do matters.”
Tomarcus Graham spoke during the ceremony on behalf of the graduating class. He expressed his gratitude to the program’s instructors. “You all made sure we had knowledge and the tools needed to be successful to complete this course,” he said. “You pushed us when we needed pushing and made sure that everyone in the class would make it to the very end.”
Christopher Cobb, lead instructor of WCC’s Truck Driver Training program, led the graduates in a truck driver pledge to commit to professionalism, responsibility, and safety.
The ceremony also featured special recognition of Abraham Medrano, who finished the program with the highest grade point average in the class.
The five Truck Driver Training graduates, listed by city of residence, are:
Dudley
Tomarcus Graham
Goldsboro
Abraham Medrano
Ershala Whitfield
Kinston
Jerry Lewis
Pinetown
Damien Foye
Graduates of the Truck Driver Training program can expect to earn from $40,000 to $60,000 annually in their first year with an established company. Employment is available locally, regionally, and nationally in various industries, in governmental agencies, and by self-employment.
The program’s next course will run from Feb. 3–May 14. Classes will be held from 6–10 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays and 7 a.m.–4 p.m. on Saturdays.
A list of enrollment requirements, as well as details about the program, can be found at https://www.waynecc.edu/truck.
About Wayne Community College
Wayne Community College is a public, learning-centered institution with an open-door admission policy located in Goldsboro, N.C. As it works to develop a highly skilled and competitive workforce, the college serves around 10,000 individuals annually as well as businesses, industry, and community organizations with high quality, affordable, accessible learning opportunities, including more than 150 college credit programs. WCC’s mission is to meet the educational, training, and cultural needs of the communities it serves.