Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
As communities continue to grow, the demand for goods will increase and more truck drivers will be needed to keep supply chains moving. Hit the road with Spartanburg Community College's Truck Driver Training Program for careers in the truck driving industry to help meet the fast growing needs for qualified professional truck drivers.
Registration Information
If you have a disability and need accommodations to take a class, please reach out to SCC Disability Services at 864-592-4818.
Note: A CLP (Commercial Learner's Permit), a valid SC driver's license, and DOT physical are required prior to enrollment in class.
Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A is five weeks for a total of 160 instructional hours and will qualify you to drive a tractor trailer. The training program includes:
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- Orientation
- Pre-trip inspection
- Coupling and uncoupling
- Straight-line backing
- Alley dock backing
- Parallel parking
- Shifting and maneuvering
- Road driving
- Safety
- Defensive driving
- Log bookkeeping
- DOT rules and regulations
- CDL examination preparation and testing
- Job placement assistance
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Cost: $5,000 - Tuition/scholarship funds are available.
In the Truck Driver Training Class B course, you will learn DOT Safety regulations, backing, parking, and docking. This two-week course will teach you to drive on city, country, and federal roadways. Upon successful completion, you will be ready to test for the Commercial Driver's License Class B.
Cost: $2,500
This 8-hour class will provide you with the information needed to pass the Hazmat knowledge test to obtain your hazmat endorsement.
Cost: $199.00