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Student driver tractor-trailer on the Carolina CDL Training Center range in Candler, NC
Asheville · Candler, North Carolina

Start your trucking career in 4 weeks.

Class A & Class B CDL training at Carolina CDL Training Center - real equipment, an ELDT-compliant 160-hour course, on-site testing, and a job waiting at the finish line.

ELDT-Compliant
On-Site CDL Testing
Financing Available
Job Placement
160Hour Course
4Week Program
A & BCDL Classes
$3,500Starting Tuition
Programs & Tuition

Pick your road. We'll get you licensed.

Most Popular
Combination Vehicles

CDL Class A

160 hours · 4-week program
Automatic$4,000
Manual$4,500

Tractor-trailers, tankers, flatbeds - the widest range of trucking jobs and the highest earning potential.

Straight Trucks

CDL Class B

160 hours · 4-week program
Automatic$3,500
Manual$4,000

Dump trucks, box trucks, buses and straight trucks over 26,000 lbs GVWR.

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3rd-Party Testing

Class A & B · skills test
Your equipment$250
School equipment$500

Pre-trip inspection, backing maneuvers and road test - administered on-site.

Why Carolina CDL

Built to put you on the road fast.

ELDT-Compliant Training

Our curriculum meets the federal Entry-Level Driver Training standard required for your first CDL.

Real Trucks & Range

Train on our own tractor-trailers and a full cone range - not a simulator.

Experienced Instructors

Seasoned professionals with years behind the wheel guiding every hour.

Job Placement

We connect graduates with trusted carriers through our partner network.

Flexible Financing

CREDEE financing with no credit check and instant approval for most students.

No Permit Needed to Start

NC residents can begin training before obtaining a CDL permit.

How It Works

From sign-up to CDL in four steps.

01

Apply

Fill out the quick form or call us. No CDL permit required to start for NC residents.

02

Enroll & Fund

Pick your program and lock in financing with CREDEE - approved in minutes, no credit check.

03

Train

160 hours over ~4 weeks: classroom, range and real highway miles, Mon-Thu.

04

Test & Get Hired

Pass your on-site skills test, earn your CDL, and get matched with a trucking job.

Carolina CDL graduate beside a tractor-trailer
Why Trucking

A career that actually pays.

Freight keeps America moving - and drivers are in demand. With a Class A CDL you can earn a real living within weeks, not years of school or debt.

$54k+
Avg. starting NC pay
4 wks
To licensed & hireable
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Tuition Assistance

Don't let credit stop your career.

We partner with CREDEE so you can start training now and pay over time - no credit check, and your payments help build your credit score.

No credit check - instant approval for 95% of students
Extended payment plans up to 6 months
On-time payments reported to credit bureaus
After You Graduate

A job waiting at the finish line.

Through our trusted partner Owner Operator Land, graduates get matched with real trucking jobs - owner-operator and company-driver roles with dozens of logistics companies.

Hiring drivers since 2018
No recruitment fees, ever
A personal recruiter in your corner
Owner Operator Land - trucking jobs after graduation
Student Reviews

Rated 5 stars by drivers across Western NC.

★★★★★

5.0 on Google · 140+ reviews from real students

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Common Questions

Everything you need to know.

How long does CDL training take?
The program is 160 hours - about 4 weeks - with classes Monday through Thursday, 8:00am to 6:30pm, including some night driving.
How much does it cost?
Class A is $4,000 (automatic) or $4,500 (manual). Class B is $3,500 / $4,000. Financing through CREDEE is available with no credit check.
Do I need a CDL permit to start?
No - NC residents can begin training without a CDL permit. We'll guide you through the permit tests during the program.
Will you help me find a job?
Yes. Through our partner Owner Operator Land, graduates are matched with owner-operator and company-driver roles - no recruitment fees.
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Ready to get started?

Fill out the form and our team will reach out right away to answer your questions and schedule your start date.

Call us
(888) 878-9986
Email
cdl@carolinacdltc.com
Visit the yard
2379 Smokey Park Hwy, Candler, NC 28715
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