Truck Driver Training (TRP-3607)
Overview
Obtain either a Class A (tractor-trailer) or Class B (box/straight truck) commercial driver's license through RichmondCC's Truck Driver Training program. Classes include lecture, range driving and road driving over the course of 9 weeks or less. Students will take the final road test for their commercial driver’s license at RichmondCC’s training facility. Students will not have to go to the DMV. RichmondCC also offers Behind-the-Wheel Training and a 6-hour HAZMAT Endorsement class.
Details
- Credential Level: Certificate
- Total Credit Hours: Varies per CDL Class
- Offered In-Person: Yes
Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
This license allows the driver to operate any vehicle with a semi-trailer or trailer with two or more axles. This also includes any combination of vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) greater than 26,000 pounds (provided that the GVWR of the towed vehicle is in excess of 10,000 pounds). Depending on additional endorsements acquired, drivers with Class A CDLs may be able to operate tractor-trailers, truck and trailer combinations, double and triple trailers, tractor-trailer buses, tanker vehicles, livestock carriers and flatbeds.
Training conducted at our facility located at 16701 Airport Rd, Maxton, NC 28364.
Upcoming Classes
- DAY CLASS Oct. 12 - Dec. 17 | Monday - Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. plus Friday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. | RichmondCC Truck Driver Training Facility at Laurinburg/Maxton Airport | Tuition for this class is $180; fees are $1,219.
Students will take the final road test for their commercial driver’s license at RichmondCC’s training facility. Students will not have to go to the DMV.
If you are a self-pay student, contact us about scholarships.
Enrollment Requirements
- Be at least 18 years old. (Graduates under 21 years old can only drive within North Carolina.)
- Must have a valid Class C driver's license.
- Be able to read and speak English well enough to take instructions from highway signs, to converse officials and complete the required reports.
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent. If you do not have a high school diploma or equivalent, you will need to take the Accuplacer Next Generation Reading test and score of 237 or higher.
- Acquire a North Carolina Class A permit with no limiting restrictions before the highway-driving portion of your training.
- Pass a DOT physical and/or hold a valid (12-month minimum) DOT medical card.
- Complete and pass a DOT drug screen.
- Show proof of permanent residency. All immigrants must have proper paperwork.
- Provide a current driving record.
Due to the STRICT REQUIREMENTS of most trucking companies, you must also have:
- A current Motor Vehicle Record with no convictions in the past three years of DUI, refusal to take a chemical test, hit and run, leaving the scene of an accident, careless and reckless driving, a preventable accident or speeding 15 mph over the limit.
Class Curriculum
This course involves extensive training divided into three parts:
Classroom
- CDL Permit & Endorsement Instruction
- Driver Qualification
- Driver Wellness
- Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
- Hours of Service & Map Reading
- Vehicle Inspection
- Air Brake Training
- Defensive Driving
- Cargo Handling
- Whistle Blowing Protection
Range Driving
- Pre-trip Inspection
- Basic Vehicle Control
- Proper Use of Clutch & Gears
- Proper Backing Techniques
- Coupling/Uncoupling
Road Driving
- Defensive Driving
- Vehicle Control
- Proper Use of Clutch & Gears
- Roads & Conditions
- Observation of Highway Laws
- Loaded Trailers
- Night Driving
Course Forms to Sign Up
Students must bring required documents and payment to either Hamlet or Scotland County Campus to register for class. Contact Student Services at (910) 410-1700 for more information.
Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
This license is required for driving a single vehicle with a GVWR of more than 26,001 pounds, and a trailer not to exceed 10,000 pounds gross vehicle weight rating. Drivers may be able to operate straight trucks, box trucks (such as delivery trucks), and dump trucks with small trailers (no buses).
Our truck driver training program consists of 5 weeks of extensive classroom, range and road driving. The class is for students who do not have a Class A or B permit but will obtain their permit by the end of the first week of class. At the conclusion of the class, our licensed examiners will administer the Class B-Commercial Driver License (CDL) final licensing examination.
Class Details & Cost
TBA
Enrollment Requirements
- Be at least 18 years old. (Graduates under 21 years old can only drive within North Carolina.)
- Must have a valid Class C driver's license.
- Be able to read and speak English well enough to take instructions from highway signs, to converse officials and complete the required reports.
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent. If you do not have a high school diploma or equivalent, you will need to take the Accuplacer Next Generation Reading test and score of 237 or higher.
- Acquire a North Carolina Class B permit with no limiting restrictions before the highway-driving portion of your training.
- Pass a DOT physical and/or hold a valid (12-month minimum) DOT medical card.
- Complete and pass a DOT drug screen.
- Show proof of permanent residency. All immigrants must have proper paperwork.
- Provide a current driving record.
Due to the STRICT REQUIREMENTS of most trucking companies, you must also have:
- A current Motor Vehicle Record with no convictions in the past three years of DUI, refusal to take a chemical test, hit and run, leaving the scene of an accident, careless and reckless driving, a preventable accident or speeding 15 mph over the limit.
Class Curriculum
The course involves extensive training, divided into 3 parts. Some examples of the training provided in each part are shown below:
Classroom
- Basic Operation
- Safe Operating Procedures
- Advanced Operating Procedures
- Vehicle Systems and Reporting Malfunctions
- Non-Driving Activities
Range Driving
- Vehicle Inspection Pre-Trip/Enroute/Post-Trip
- Alley Dock Backing (45/90 Degree)
- Off-Set Backing
- Parallel Parking Blind Side
- Parallel Parking Sight Side
Road Driving
- Vehicle Controls
- Shifting/Transmission
- Communications/Signaling
- Visual Search
- Speed & Space Management
- Safe Driver Behavior
- Hours of Service Requirements
- Hazard Perception
- Railroad-Highway Grade Crossing
- Night Operation
- Extreme Driving Conditions
- Skid Control/Recover, Jackknifing, and other Emergencies
Course Forms to Sign Up
Students must bring required documents and payment to either Hamlet or Scotland County Campus to register for class. Contact Student Services at (910) 410-1700 for more information.
HAZMAT
Advance your career by earning a HAZMAT Endorsement on your CDL. This 6-hour class prepares you to safely transport hazardous materials and covers these topics:
- Federal regulations and driver responsibilities
- Hazard classification and identification
- Proper handing, loading, and unloading procedures
- Shipping papers and placarding requirements
- Emergency response and incident reporting
Students will gain the knowledge needed to pass the TSA background check and HAZMAT knowledge test required by the Department of Motor Vehicles.
Class Details & Cost
- Oct. 26-27 from 6 to 10 p.m. | Scotland County Campus | Tuition is $70; fees are 30.
- Nov. 9 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Scotland County Campus | Tuition is $70; fees are 30.
Course Forms to Sign Up
Students must bring required documents and payment to either Hamlet or Scotland County Campus to register for class. Contact Student Services at (910) 410-1700 for more information.
Behind-the-Wheel Training
This 3-week program is for those who have a valid CLP (Commercial Learner's Permit). It includes the range and road driving, pre-trip inspection, and log book recording portions of the Truck Driver Training program. Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) theory is required to obtain a commercial driver's license. Experience with manual transmissions (clutch and shifting gears) and towing is highly recommended as this course is designed to hone limited or basic skills. Instructors will need verification of driving skills before acceptance into 3-week program.
Class Dates
TBA
Course Forms to Sign Up
Students must bring required documents and payment to either Hamlet or Scotland County Campus to register for class. Contact Student Services at (910) 410-1700 for more information.