Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Overview

The CDL-A program is offered in in a weekday or weekend format. The weekday option meets Monday through Thursday, from 7 am-5:30 pm for four weeks and the weekend option meets Saturday and Sunday, 7 am-5:30 pm for eight weeks. Graduates will be prepared to test for a Class A Commercial Driver’s License. Students are given the opportunity to take the CDL driving test at their local DMV office in the same vehicle they used to complete their training.

To be accepted into the program, students are required to obtain and submit a South Carolina CDL Permit, a DOT physical, and a DOT drug screen before class starts. A 10-year driving record is obtained from the SCDMV during the application process as well. All paperwork must be completed and submitted before the student can be scheduled for a class. The program has been inspected, approved, and licensed by S.C. Department of Motor Vehicles. All instructors meet the department’s standards and are certified by the DMV.

MTC has partnered with Ancora Education to provide the CDL Training Certificate and all registration for the program takes place with Ancora Education. For more information about the CDL program registration process, please contact them at info@ancoraeducation.com or 866.937.1850.

This program qualifies for a QuickJobs Scholarship. Learn more about the scholarship and sign-up for an information session.

Print Plan

Sample Program Plan and Costs

Classes meet from 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Monday – Thursday.

Class Delivery Methods

View current courses offered via our online course directory.

On-Campus	Traditional. Classes meet on campus.
Virtual	100% online. Meets with a live instructor and classmates on specific days, at specific times. Uses web conferencing software, like Zoom.
Hybrid	Some classes on campus. Some classes online or virtual.
Online	100% online. Due dates for projects and assignments. Self-paced work on your time.

Careers

Commercial Truck Driver

Most heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers’ routes are assigned by a dispatcher, but some independent drivers still plan their own routes. When planning routes, drivers must take into account any road restrictions that prohibit large trucks. Drivers also must plan legally required rest periods into their trip.

Some drivers have one or two routes that they drive regularly, and other drivers take many different routes throughout the country. In addition, some drivers have routes that include Mexico or Canada.

Companies sometimes use two drivers, known as teams, on long runs to minimize downtime. On these team runs, one driver sleeps in a berth behind the cab while the other drives.

Certain cargo requires drivers to adhere to additional safety regulations. Some heavy truck drivers who transport hazardous materials, such as chemical waste, must take special precautions when driving and may carry specialized safety equipment in case of an accident. Other drivers, such as those carrying liquids, oversized loads, or cars, must follow rules that apply specifically to them.

Some long-haul truck drivers, also called owner-operators, buy or lease trucks and go into business for themselves. In addition to their driving tasks, owner-operators have business tasks, including finding and keeping clients and doing administrative work.

Projected Job Growth

+11.0%

Average Annual Salary

$46,999

According to EMSI data as of 2022

Where Can I Work?

Local Trucking Services
National Shipping Companies

What’s next after I complete this program?

Enter the Workforce

After obtaining a commercial driver's license, you can pursue job opportunities as a long-haul cargo truck driver, local truck driver, heavy equipment hauler, dispatcher, and others.

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Scott Knight, Commercial Drivers License (CDL)