Located just outside Charlotte Douglas International Airport, TransTech’s Charlotte campus serves students from across Mecklenburg County and nearby communities including Concord, Cornelius, Harrisburg, Mount Holly, and surrounding areas.
TransTech’s Class A CDL program covers topics like logbooks, safety procedures, pre-trip inspection, range driving, on-the-road practice, CDL exam preparation and more. Students train on industry standard equipment with instructors who have experience as truck drivers. The program is ELDT compliant and can be completed in as little as four weeks. Students complete their CDL skills test on-site at the Charlotte campus.
Class B CDL training is also available at the Charlotte campus. There is strong local demand for bus, delivery, construction, and waste/recycling drivers throughout the greater Charlotte area. This location also offers Class B training with a Passenger endorsement for students pursuing careers in bus driving. Class B training can be completed in just a few weeks.
The full-time CDL program can be completed in four weeks and begins every Monday. Classes are in session Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm.
The weekend program runs for ten weeks and is designed for students who are currently working. Class schedule is Saturday–Sunday, 7am–5pm.
Students at the Charlotte campus complete their NC CDL skills test on-site, where they received their training. Whether it’s the Class A or Class B CDL exam, both are taken at the Charlotte location after you complete your training.
Charlotte sits at the crossroads of I-85, I-77, and I-485. It also has Charlotte Douglas International Airport and rail access to major ports in Savannah and Charleston, making it a key hub in regional and national supply chains. Distribution centers, e-commerce fulfillment operations, manufacturing, and long-haul freight all depend on CDL drivers to keep goods moving in and out of the metro area.
Charlotte’s transportation and logistics sector is active and growing, with consistent demand for CDL-A and CDL-B drivers across local, regional, and over-the-road routes. The area supports a dense network of carriers, 3PL warehouses, and freight operations. There is no shortage of opportunities for newly licensed drivers. TransTech connects graduates with regional and national carriers like Schneider National, TMC Transportation, Werner Enterprises, Stevens Transport, and more.
Entry-level CDL drivers in the Charlotte area typically earn:
$50,000 – $70,000 per year
Based on data from Indeed, Glassdoor, and ZipRecruiter for the Charlotte market. Truck driving provides opportunity for growth. Drivers running regional or OTR routes often earn $70,000–$90,000, with higher earnings tied to mileage, consistency, and endorsements. Experienced drivers or those in specialized roles can earn $90,000 or more annually, with top earners in the market exceeding six figures.
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View Next Charlotte Class StartYes. Students enrolled at the TransTech Charlotte 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.
TransTech’s Charlotte campus offers both Class A CDL training and Class B CDL training, including Class B with a Passenger endorsement for those pursuing bus driving careers. Both programs are ELDT compliant and approved by the State of North Carolina.
Applicants must be at least 18 years old (21 for interstate commerce or hazardous materials), hold a valid North Carolina driver’s license, have an acceptable driving record, and pass a DOT physical and drug screen. Your license cannot be suspended, disqualified, or revoked, and you cannot hold more than one driver’s license.
Charlotte’s freight and logistics sector supports strong, consistent demand for CDL drivers across local delivery, regional hauling, and OTR routes. TransTech’s job placement assistance connects graduates with carriers and recruiters during and after training.
Students travel to the Wilkinson Blvd campus from across the Charlotte metro and surrounding counties. Common areas include Mecklenburg, Cabarrus, Union, Gaston, and York County (SC), with students commuting from Huntersville, Cornelius, Matthews, Concord, Harrisburg, Waxhaw, and Fort Mill. The campus is conveniently accessible from I-85, I-77, and I-485.
TransTech offers a variety of payment options including financing, VA benefits, NCWorks grants, and carrier sponsorship programs. Contact our admissions team and we’ll walk you through what’s available for your situation.
