Be at least 18 years old - Graduates under 21 years old can drive only within North Carolina.
Hold a valid North Carolina Driver's License
Be able to read and speak English well enough to take instructions from highway signs, to converse with officials, and complete the required reports. (FMCSR 391.11)
Take a Prerequisite Reading Placement Test - You must pass a Reading Placement Test with a minimum 8th grade reading level or better to register. Please bring an official copy of your test results with you to registration unless testing at CCC&TI in Hudson.
Acquire a North Carolina Class A permit before the highway-driving portion of your training or no later than hour 135 of the class.
Pass a DOT physical and/or hold a valid (12 month minimum) DOT medical card: This should be completed by the 1st day of class. A current medical card is required to drive on the road.
Pass a DOT drug screen - This should be completed by the 1st day of class. Negative results are required to get onto a truck and remain in class.
Have a Seven year Motor Vehicle Record - with no convictions in the past 3 years of: DUI, refusal to take a chemical test, hit and run, leaving the scene of an accident, or careless and reckless driving.
Obtain a High School or College Transcript - Send this form to the last school you attended. Do not send the form back to us. A High School Diploma or GED is not required for admittance.
Complete a College Application for Admission - To be completed with the Reading Placement Test
Show proof of permanent residency - All immigrants must have proper paperwork.
Forms and additional information can be found in the CDL Packet.
