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Davidson County Community College began its Truck Driver Training Program in August 2001 after several years of operation in cooperation with the North Carolina Truck Driver School at Johnston Community College in Smithfield. Our program is approved by the North Carolina Community College System and is essentially the same eight-week, 384-hour program offered by the North Carolina Truck Driver Training School.
Our lead instructor has over 30 years' experience with over 10 years as an instructor with a major trucking company. Our road instructors each have from nine to more than 30 years over-the-road experience with such companies as Conway-Southern Express, D.M. Bowman, Jevic, Schneider and Yellow Freight, and two are former instructors at the North Carolina Truck Driver Training School.
Program Contact
Clyde “Corky” Waugh, Faculty Coordinator
Ph: 336.249.8186, ext. 6288
Fax: 336.751.1459
cmwaugh@davidsonccc.edu
Mission Statement
Davidson County Community College's Truck Driving Training program provides quality learning opportunities to prepare individuals for successful employment as a truck driver.
Degrees, Diplomas, and Certifications Offered
Certificate (8-week program) - Full-time
Revised: 6/29/2011
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Truck Driver Training Application for Admission (Click here for Checklist)
Return Application for Admission to:
Davidson County Community College
Attn: Tricia Starkey, Davie Campus
1205 Salisbury Rd.
Mocksville, NC 27028
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Valid Driver’s License and Age Verification
- Possess a valid NC driver’s license
- Be at least 21 years of age (You may take the class and earn the CDL if 18 to 20 yrs. of age, but you will be limited to driving only in NC until age 21.)
- Read, write, and speak English at a level permitting you to benefit from the class
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DOT Physical
- Complete Driver Fitness Examination form as required by the Department of Transportation.
*The examination cannot be more than six months old when the class begins.
*The student is responsible for scheduling and paying for the physical with their physician or a clinic.
*Please do NOT get a drug test with your physical – this will be handled through a designated DCCC location
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Class A CDL Permit
- Possess a current NC Class A CDL Permit (DOT physical must be presented to obtain permit)
*A free copy of the NC Commercial Driver’s Manual is available at any DMV Driver’s License Office.
*To obtain a Class A CDL permit from the DMV, the student must pass three written tests: General knowledge (safety), Air Brakes, and Combination Vehicles. You also must present proof of passing the DOT Physical (see Step 4) and possess a current NC Driver’s License. The permit application fee is $30, and the permit fee is $15 for a total of $45 paid to the DMV.
*Students should study sections 2, 3, 5, and 6 in the manual before taking the three tests.
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Driving Record
- Request a driving record from the Department of Motor Vehicles in each state in which the applicant has resided during the last 7 years. (Requests can be made online at www.ncdot.org)
*Cost for a non-certified copy is $8.00
*Driving record reports cannot be more than three months old when the class begins.
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Registration
- Once your application is received you will be contacted for an appointment.
- Bring completed checklist, payment, and other admissions materials that have not already been submitted to the registration appointment.
Other Information
Tuition and Fees |
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NC Resident
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Tuition (12 credit hours) |
$798.00 |
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Student Activity Fee |
32.50 |
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Technology Fee |
16.00 |
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Accident Insurance Fee |
1.25 |
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Campus Access, Parking & Security Fee |
15.00 |
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Drug Testing Fee
Fuel Surcharge Fee |
33.50
126.00 |
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Total |
$1,022.25 |
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Books and Supplies (estimated) $91.22
Estimated total expenses for NC Resident: $1,113.47 (subject to change) |
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- Financial Aid: The Truck Driver Training program is approved for veteran’s educational benefits, but not the FAFSA (Pell Grant). Questions should be directed to the DCCC Financial Aid Office at (336) 249-8186, ext. 6227. Targeted Assistance funds are available to assist with tuition and books on a very limited basis.
- Refund Policy: Only tuition and fees will be refunded, if an applicant is unable to meet admission requirements prior to the start of class.
- Special Accommodations: In order to receive Learning Accommodations at DCCC you must notify the Office of Counseling and Disability Services that you have a disability or medical condition and are requesting accommodations. Please contact us in one of the following ways:
- In person: Brooks Student Center, Offices 207 or 213
- By phone: 336‐249‐8186, ext.6342
- By fax: 336‐249‐0379
- Due to the nature of work in the truck driving industry, there are certain physical requirements which are necessary in order to successfully obtain a class A commercial driver’s license and work in the industry. There will be a physical skills test on the second day of class that will determine if the student can do the following: enter and exit the cab safely, enter and exit the trailer safely, press in the clutch, go under the trailer and check their coupling, and go behind the cab and check their connections. Anyone not able to meet these physical requirements will be dismissed from the program at this point.
- While DCCC has an open admissions policy, many employers require criminal background checks and will not hire convicted felons. Presence of a felony on your record will severely limit your employment opportunities in this field. Also, the presence of a DUI or certain traffic violations may present challenges to finding employment in this field.
- If you have any questions about any of these items, please call Clyde Waugh at 336-249-8186, ext. 6288.
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