Our campus serves students from Fletcher, Weaverville, Hendersonville, and the surrounding mountain counties of western North Carolina. TransTech’s Asheville program is delivered in partnership with Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College (A-B Tech).
TransTech’s Class A program covers all phases of truck driver training. Students get book instruction, driving on the range, and on-the-road practice. Training at this location can be completed in five weeks depending on the schedule you choose. Students train on late-model equipment with low instructor-to-student ratios.
Class B CDL training is also available at the Asheville campus for students pursuing careers in straight truck, concrete, dump truck, passenger bus, delivery, or construction vehicle driving. At TransTech Asheville, you can add Passenger Endorsement training.
First week is online while you complete permit, DOT Physical and drug screen. The last three weeks are in person in-cab training Monday – Thursday 7am – 5:30 pm. Additional night practice hours scheduled with instructor.
First two weeks are online, while completing permit, DOT Physical, and drug screen. Followed by six weeks of training Saturday – Sunday, 7am – 5:30 pm.
*Note: these schedules differ from other TransTech locations**
After training, students take North Carolina CDL skills test on-site where they got their training. Whether it’s the Class A CDL Exam or Class B CDL Exam, both are taken at the Asheville location. This eliminates the need to schedule a separate skills test appointment at a state DMV location, an advantage over other schools that require students to arrange their own testing.
Asheville is a key freight corridor in western North Carolina, with major routes like I-40, I-26, and US-74 supporting daily trucking activity. As distribution and logistics continue to grow in the region, carriers are actively hiring drivers to move goods through the mountain corridor.
TransTech works with regional and national carriers to help graduates connect with driving jobs quickly after training. There are hundreds of open trucking jobs in the area, and demand continues to outpace the number of licensed drivers. Local businesses and regional carriers depend on consistent freight movement, creating steady opportunities for new drivers entering the workforce.
New CDL drivers in the area typically earn between:
$58,000 and $72,000 per year, with entry-level positions starting around $48,000 to $55,000.
Drivers with more experience or specialized endorsements can earn more over time.
Financial assistance may be available to students depending on their current financial situation and employment status. Students receive information during CDL orientation on available funding opportunities.
FMCSA / ELDT Compliant | A-B Tech Community College Partner
New classes start every two weeks and orientations are approximately once a month. Orientation is free and no registration is required for your first visit. Fill out our form to attend an orientation.
Yes. Students enrolled at the TransTech Asheville campus complete their NC CDL skills test on-site after training. You do not need to schedule a separate appointment at a state DMV location. You will need to obtain your CDL learner’s permit during the program.
Orientation sessions are held at the Ferguson Center for Allied Health and Workforce Development on the A-B Tech campus at 10 Genevieve Circle, Asheville. Orientation is free, no pre-registration is required, and sessions are scheduled monthly.
Yes.10-week evening/weekend programs are both available, with new sessions starting every two weeks.
Applicants must be at least 18 years old (21 for interstate commerce or hazardous materials), hold a valid NC driver’s license and Social Security card, have an acceptable driving record, and pass a criminal background check and DOT physical and drug screen. Your license cannot be suspended, disqualified, or revoked, and you cannot hold more than one driver’s license. Learn more about North Carolina CDL Requirements.
The western NC region has consistent demand for CDL drivers across regional freight, construction, concrete, and specialty hauling. Hundreds of job openings exist throughout the region. TransTech’s job placement program connects graduates with regional and national carriers. Entry-level Class A drivers in the Asheville area typically earn $48,000 to $55,000 to start, with higher earnings for OTR and specialized routes.
Students travel from across western North Carolina to train at our Fletcher campus. The most common areas include Asheville, Hendersonville, Waynesville, Weaverville, Black Mountain, and communities throughout Buncombe, Henderson, Madison, Haywood, and Transylvania counties. The campus is easily accessible from I-26 and US-25, making it a practical choice for anyone in the region looking to start a trucking career.
