The Truck Driver Training program prepares individuals to drive tractor trailer rigs. This course teaches proper driving procedures, safe driver responsibility, commercial motor vehicle laws and regulations, and the basic principles and practices for operating commercial vehicles. The course work includes motor vehicle laws and regulations, map reading, vehicle maintenance, safety procedures, daily logs, defensive driving, freight handling, security, and fire protection. Highway driving training exercises and classroom lectures are used to develop the student’s knowledge and skills. Upon successful completion, students are qualified to take the Commercial Driver’s License exam and are employable by commercial trucking firms. They may also become owner-operators and work as private contract haulers.

Benefits of the South Piedmont Truck Driver Training program:

• Classes provide students with the option to focus on either a CDLA or CDLB license.
• Day and evening/weekend schedule options meet the needs of working adults.
• Course tuition includes study materials.
• Students who successfully complete the course will work with instructors to schedule a DMV testing appointment.
• SPCC’s tuition rate is very affordable when compared with other truck driving schools in the area.
• Students may have an earned CDL license and be working by Christmas.