School Name
Catawba Valley Community College – Hickory (in partnership w/ CCC&TI)
Course Name
Truck Driver Training
CDL Training Cost
$1882 (+ approximately $230 in additional fees)
Course Length
8.5 weeks
How Many Hours Do Students Spend In The Truck?
130-250 hours
How Many Hours Do Students Spend Driving? (Direct Control, Not Observing)
44 hours minimum behind the wheel, but most students surpass the 44 hours.
In The Truck, Are Students Taught As A Group or One-on-One?
Group
Instructor to Student Ratio During Driving (Number of Students In The Truck)
1 instructor to 3 students
Is The Training Schedule Full-Time or Part-Time?
Both (FT & PT)
Is This Training Offered By A Private Program, or Sponsored By A Trucking Company?
Private
Are Grants and Financial Aid Available At This School?
ESC, TAA, and WIA grants available.
Job Placement Assistance Provided?
Yes
Successful Job Placement Rate & Related Info
CCC&TI states: “Recruiters from different companies visit the classes throughout the training. As of Spring 2014, placement rate was 82%.”
What Percentage of Students Graduate This Program?
99%
This School Claims to be Certified or Accredited by:
PTDI
Additional Information Provided By The School:
Contact
828-726-2380
cvcc.edu
