Why Choose CCC&TI
- Over 90 trucks/trailers in fleet
- 2,500+ CDL drivers graduated in last ten years
- Trusted by major carriers visiting/recruiting
Which CDL is Right for You?
CCC&TI offers the following commercial driver’s license (CDL) courses:
CDL-A (Class A License)
Operate tractor-trailers and combination vehicles over 26,001 lbs.
Best for students who want regional, OTR, or local routes with the highest pay.
Training Covers:
- Full pre-trip inspection
- Coupling/uncoupling trailers
- Backing maneuvers (straight, offset, alley-dock, parallel)
- Manual transmission & shifting
- Highway + city driving with loaded trailers
- Hours-of-Service, trip planning, logs
- Safety, communication, and professional driving expectations
CDL-B (Class B License)
Operate straight-body commercial vehicles such as dump trucks, mixers, garbage trucks, and utility trucks.
Best for students who want local, home-daily jobs or municipal work.
Training Covers:
- Straight-body vehicle pre-trip inspections
- City, rural, and night driving
- Reversing & maneuvering
- Load securement
- Defensive driving & hazard awareness
- Permit + road test preparation
Offers: CDL-B, Passenger Endorsement, CDL B to CDL A
Where You Can Train
Hudson Campus
At the Hudson Campus, students can complete a 9-week daytime Class A program, a 15-week evening/weekend Class A option, or Class B training, all delivered on our main training range with CCC&TI equipment and instructors.
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Regional Partnership Sites
CCC&TI partners with training locations across Western North Carolina so students can train closer to home while still receiving our curriculum and instructor support.
Partner Sites Include:
- Salisbury
- Statesville
- Wilkesboro
- Yadkinville
Each location follows CCC&TI’s standards and uses approved training equipment.
Cost & Financial Aid
CDL-A
The total cost for tuition and fees is $2,005.00 payable to CCC&TI.
CCC&TI accepts most all forms of payment. (However, when registering at any location other than CCC&TI in Hudson; cashier’s checks or money orders are preferred, and credit cards cannot be accepted unless personally taken to the business office at CCC&TI in Hudson, NC.)
A payment plan has been put in place for students. A $535 deposit must be made on the day of registration, a second payment of $735 must be made on the first day of class, and a final payment of $735 must be made on the 5th week of class. Please contact Scott Hartley for more information on the payment plan.
Bring an authorization voucher or letter of intent if ESC, TAA, WIA, other organization, or an employer is paying to sponsor you on orientation date.
Note: All students must obtain a Class A CDL permit from the same state that their driver’s license is issued in order to qualify for the program.
Tuition is set by the North Carolina Legislature. Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice.
Associated Costs
Additional costs not included in the tuition and fees listed above are shown below. Some of these costs are approximate and should only be used as a guide.
| DOT Physical (see Note Below) | Up to $125.00 | Paid to physician | Due 1st day of class |
| Pre-employment DOT Drug Screen (not part of the physical) | $50.00 | Paid to physician | Due 1st day of class |
| MVR | $12.75 | Paid to DMV | Optional but suggested |
| Class A Permit | $77.00 | Paid to DMV | 2nd week of class |
| CDL License | $127.50 – 5 years | Paid to DMV | Last week of class |
| Endorsements | $5.00 per year | Paid to DMV | Purchased with license |
*Costs are subject to change. Scholarships are available. Scholarship applications will be dispersed at orientation.
Note: A Medical Card/Certificate and Long Form Physical will be issued to you at the time you take the DOT Physical. The Medical card is good for a maximum of 2 years to a minimum of 3 months (1 year required to enroll). Make sure the card is filled out completely and accurately with no corrections made on the card. The process for submitting a DOT medical card has undergone significant changes. Starting June 28, 2025, allMedical Examiner Certificates (MECs) must be submitted electronically through the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners (NRII) portal. This change eliminates the need for drivers to mail or fax medical certificates to the North Carolina DMV. Instead certified medical examiners are responsible for submitting the MEC electronically, ensuring that the information is transmitted promptly and accurately.
CDL-B
The total cost for tuition and fees is $1,000.00 payable to CCC&TI.
Associated Costs
Additional costs not included in the tuition and fees listed above are shown below. Some of these costs are approximate and should only be used as a guide.
| DOT Physical (see Note Below) | Up to $125.00 | Paid to physician | Due 1st day of class |
| Pre-employment DOT Drug Screen (not part of the physical) | $50.00 | Paid to physician | Due 1st day of class |
| Class B Permit | $77.00 | Paid to DMV | Due 1st day of class |
| CDL License | $127.50 – 5 years | Paid to DMV | Last week of class |
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a GED or high school diploma to enroll in the course?
No, but if you do not have a US accredited GED or high school diploma, you must pass a Reading Placement Test with a minimum 8th grade reading level or better to register.Schedule the test by calling the appropriate Testing Center. If testing at any college other than CCC&TI, You must bring the official test results when registering.
Do you have financial assistance?
A truck driver training scholarship fund may be available to assist students with tuition costs. Scholarships will be handed out at orientation. Call 828.726.2380 for more information. For job training programs that may apply (WIOA, TAA) contact your local ESC or Job Link for eligibility.
What type of equipment will be used during training?
We have single axle day-cabs, tandem axle conventional sleeper tractors with 10 speed manual transmissions and 48 & 53 foot semi trailers.Some trailers will be loaded during the road driving portion of the class.
Do you do job placement?
We work with many major carriers and local trucking companies that will hire our graduates. Recruiters from these companies also visit our classes.
When should I have my DOT physical and pre-employment DOT drug screen done?
A DOT physical and pre-employment DOT drug screen should be completed prior to the first day of class.Note: A Medical Card and Long Form Physical will be issued to you at the time you take the DOT Physical. The Medical card is good for a maximum of 2 years to a minimum of 3 months (1 year required to enroll). Make sure the card is filled out completely and accurately with no corrections made on the card. NOTE: Please be aware that the drug screen is not part of the physical. You will need to request and pay for the drug screen separately. A positive result will cause you to be dropped from class.
Do I have to get my permit before I enroll in the class?
No, but you must have your permit before hour 80 of the class or you will be dropped.
Do I have to do my final road test for my CDL at the DMV?
No, at the conclusion of the class, our third party testers will administer the CDL final test.
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