Truck Driving Schools in North Carolina
97 FMCSA-registered CDL training providers in North Carolina, organized by city. Every school below is on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry, so the training you complete counts toward your Class A or Class B CDL.
Key Takeaways
- North Carolina has 97 CDL schools on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry.
- ELDT with a registered provider is required before you can take the CDL skills test in this state.
- Schools below are grouped by city and show the CDL classes and endorsements each one offers.
- Get your commercial learner's permit (CLP) before starting behind-the-wheel training.
- After you earn your CDL and authority, O Trucking can dispatch you as an owner-operator.
How CDL Training Works in North Carolina
Getting a commercial driver's license in North Carolina follows the same federal path as the rest of the country. Start by passing the written knowledge tests at your local North Carolina DMV to receive a commercial learner's permit (CLP). With your permit in hand, enroll with one of the 97 FMCSA-registered providers listed below to complete Entry-Level Driver Training — classroom theory plus behind-the-wheel range and road hours. Your provider certifies your completion to FMCSA, and then you schedule and pass the North Carolina CDL skills test to earn your license.
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97 CDL Schools in North Carolina
Listed by city. Click any school for full contact details, directions, and the classes it offers.
Asheboro(2)
Belmont(2)
Burlington(1)
Castle Hayne(1)
Charlotte(4)
Charlotte, NC
Charlotte, NC
+1 704-821-1111
Charlotte, NC
+1 980-338-5032
Charlotte, NC
+1 828-464-8001
Dunn(2)
Durham(2)
Edenton(2)
Fair Bluff(1)
Fayetteville(3)
Fayetteville, NC
+1 910-483-3909
Fayetteville, NC
+1 866-937-1850
Fayetteville, NC
+1 828-464-8001
Fort Liberty(1)
Gastonia(2)
Goldsboro(2)
Greensboro(7)
Greensboro, NC
Greensboro, NC
+1 336-763-5052
Greensboro, NC
+1 336-763-5052
Greensboro, NC
+1 336-334-4822
Greensboro, NC
+1 833-268-9722
Greensboro, NC
+1 336-907-8188
Greensboro, NC
+1 828-464-8001
Greenville(2)
High Point(2)
Huntersville(1)
Indian Trail(1)
Jacksonville(2)
Kinston(1)
Monroe(1)
Mooresville(1)
Morehead City(1)
New Bern(3)
New Bern, NC
+1 252-638-5583
New Bern, NC
+1 252-633-6345
New Bern, NC
+1 252-633-4220
Pinehurst(1)
Raleigh(4)
Raleigh, NC
+1 919-610-0067
Raleigh, NC
+1 919-329-0632
Raleigh, NC
+1 919-632-8645
Raleigh, NC
+1 866-937-1850
Rocky Mount(2)
St Pauls(1)
Statesville(2)
Vanceboro(1)
West End(1)
Wilkesboro(1)
Wilmington(1)
Winston-salem(2)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many truck driving schools are in North Carolina?
There are 97 FMCSA-registered CDL training providers in North Carolina listed on the Training Provider Registry. This directory organizes them by city so you can find the school closest to you and see which CDL classes and endorsements each one offers.
Do North Carolina truck driving schools have to be FMCSA-registered?
Yes. To earn a first Class A or Class B CDL in North Carolina — or a first Hazmat, Passenger, or School Bus endorsement — you must complete Entry-Level Driver Training with a provider on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry before the North Carolina DMV will let you take the CDL skills test. Every school listed here is on that registry.
How do I get a CDL in North Carolina?
First obtain a commercial learner's permit (CLP) from the North Carolina DMV by passing the knowledge tests. Then complete ELDT theory and behind-the-wheel training with a registered provider from this list. After your provider certifies your training to FMCSA, schedule and pass the North Carolina CDL skills test (pre-trip inspection, basic control, and road test) to receive your license.
What CDL classes can I train for in North Carolina?
North Carolina providers in this directory train for Class A and Class B CDLs, and many also cover Hazmat, Passenger, and School Bus endorsements. Each school card below shows exactly which classes and endorsements that provider offers.
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