TransTech’s Raleigh-Durham campus is located on South Miami Boulevard in Durham, right in the heart of the Research Triangle. The campus serves students from across Wake and Durham counties and surrounding communities including Garner, Clayton, Knightdale, Chapel Hill, and Apex.
The Class A CDL program at our Raleigh-Durham campus gives students a full foundation from the ground up. Classroom instruction covers logbooks, trip planning, air brakes, and general knowledge. Range and road training puts those skills to work through pre-trip inspection, backing maneuvers, and real behind-the-wheel hours on public roads. The program is ELDT compliant and takes as little as four weeks to complete. Students complete their CDL skills test on-site at the Raleigh-Durham campus.
Class B CDL training is also available at the Raleigh-Durham campus for students pursuing careers in straight truck, dump truck, delivery, construction, or waste and recycling driving. The Triangle’s rapid growth in construction and distribution makes Class B a solid option for drivers who want to stay closer to home.
The full-time program is four weeks, starting every Monday. Classes run Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm.
Ten weeks of Saturday–Sunday instruction, 7am–5pm. A good fit for anyone juggling a current job while working toward a CDL.
The Research Triangle is one of the fastest-growing metros in the country, and that growth is translating directly into freight demand. I-40, I-85, and I-440 give drivers access to markets across the state and beyond. The region is home to a booming e-commerce and distribution sector, a large pharmaceutical and biotech supply chain tied to the Research Triangle Park, and a construction industry running at a high pace to keep up with population growth. Raleigh consistently ranks among the top-paying cities in North Carolina for CDL drivers, driven by the volume of freight moving through the corridor.
There is steady demand across local delivery, dedicated routes, and regional freight throughout the Triangle and into eastern North Carolina. Carriers actively hiring from the area include TMC Transportation, Schneider National, Werner Enterprises, and Stevens Transport. TransTech’s job placement program connects graduates with carriers across all route types.
CDL drivers in the Raleigh-Durham market typically start out earning:
$52,000 – $72,000 per year
Based on data from Indeed, ZipRecruiter, and Glassdoor for the Raleigh-Durham market. Raleigh ranks among the highest-paying cities in North Carolina for truck drivers. Regional and OTR drivers commonly earn $72,000–$90,000, with experienced drivers and those with endorsements earning more.
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Raleigh Class ScheduleThe campus offers both Class A and Class B CDL training. Both are ELDT-compliant and approved by the State of North Carolina.
Students complete their NC CDL skills test on-site at the Durham campus after training. No separate DMV appointment is required.
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 must be in good standing, and you cannot hold more than one driver’s license.
Full-time students complete training in four weeks. The weekend schedule runs ten weeks and is designed for people who need to stay employed during training.
None at all. Students earn their Commercial Learner’s Permit during the first week and work up from there.
The Raleigh-Durham market has consistent openings across local, regional, and OTR freight. The area’s growth in distribution, construction, and pharmaceutical logistics keeps demand for licensed drivers strong. TransTech’s job placement assistance helps graduates land with the right carrier.
The South Miami Boulevard campus draws students from across Wake and Durham counties, with common areas including Garner, Clayton, Knightdale, Chapel Hill, Apex, Cary, and communities throughout Johnston and Chatham counties. The campus is accessible from I-40 and I-85.
