TransTech’s Wilmington campus on Castle Hayne Road sits on the northwest side of the city near Wilmington International Airport, just inside the I-140 loop. The campus serves students from across New Hanover County and surrounding communities including Leland, Castle Hayne, Navassa, and Ogden.
Wilmington students move through the Class A CDL program in a structured progression: classroom instruction on topics like defensive driving, trip planning, air brakes, and HazMat fundamentals, followed by range work on pre-trip inspection and backing, then onto public roads for behind-the-wheel training. The program is ELDT compliant and can be wrapped up in four weeks. CDL skills testing takes place on-site at the Wilmington campus.
Class B CDL training is also offered at this location, covering straight truck, dump truck, delivery, construction, and waste and recycling. Wilmington’s ongoing growth in construction and port-related distribution keeps local demand for Class B drivers consistent.
Four weeks to finish, starting every Monday. Monday through Friday, 8am–5pm.
For students who need their weekdays free. Ten weeks, Saturday–Sunday, 7am–5pm.
Wilmington is home to the Port of Wilmington, one of the most active ports on the East Coast and the closest major port to key points along the I-85 corridor including Raleigh-Durham, Greensboro, and Charlotte. The port handles containerized cargo, refrigerated freight, bulk commodities, and military cargo, generating consistent truck traffic in and around New Hanover County. The port is actively expanding capacity, including new intermodal rail infrastructure that will further increase freight volumes moving through the region. Beyond the port, Wilmington’s rapid population growth is driving construction activity, healthcare expansion, and retail distribution demand across the Cape Fear region.
CDL drivers are in demand for port drayage, local distribution, regional freight, and construction hauling throughout southeastern North Carolina. Carriers including Schneider National, Stevens Transport, Werner Enterprises, and TMC Transportation hire from the area, alongside regional operators serving the port and Cape Fear corridor. TransTech’s job placement program helps graduates get connected with carriers after training.
Entry-level CDL drivers in the Wilmington area typically earn:
$46,000 – $64,000 per year
Based on data from Indeed, ZipRecruiter, and Glassdoor for the Wilmington, NC market. Drivers moving into port drayage, regional, or OTR roles can expect $64,000–$82,000 and higher, with earnings tied to route type, experience, and endorsements.
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View Next Wilmington Class StartTransTech Wilmington offers 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 after finishing training. There is no need to schedule a separate appointment at a state DMV location.
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.
The full-time program takes four weeks. The weekend option runs ten weeks and works well for students who cannot step away from their current job.
No prior experience is required. You will earn your Commercial Learner’s Permit during the first week of training.
The port and the region’s growth create consistent demand across port drayage, local delivery, construction hauling, and regional routes. TransTech’s job placement assistance connects graduates with carriers actively hiring in the area.
The Castle Hayne Road campus serves students from across New Hanover County and the surrounding Cape Fear region, including Leland, Castle Hayne, Navassa, Ogden, Hampstead, and communities throughout Brunswick and Pender counties. The campus is accessible from I-140 and US-117.
