Caldwell Community College Truck Driver Training

I signed up for this 8 week course in January. Its run by the local community college, on a separate facility just down the road. I graduate next week, and I gotta say, I'm gonna miss the place when I'm gone.

The quality of instruction, IMO, is excellent. All of the instructors are former truck drivers with quite a bit of experience, and a couple also worked as diesel mechanics as well. They are very hands on when you first go to the road, and gradually let you make your own decisions, correcting or advising when needed.

This isn't a "here's the answer to the question, write it down" kind of place. They do help you prepare for the CDL permit test at the beginning of class, and also give you information you'll need to pass your endorsement tests as well. But they also try and give you information you can use when you actually get out there...granted, 8 weeks is a short amount of time to absorb a whole lot, but they do try to go outside the curriculum and give you some real word information.

Its inexpensive, too. I had to pay the out of state tuition, as I moved here recently. But if you're an NC resident, it'll cost you just over $800.

Well, I've said a mouthful, but I'd recommend this program if you live in the area.