Carolina Trucking Academy of Raleigh

Carolina Trucking Academy is a driving school in Raleigh, NC. The school provides hands-on CDL training for individuals seeking a career in the trucking industry, offering programs for Class A and Class B licenses as well as specialized courses for Hazmat and tanker endorsements. Students can choose between a four-week weekday schedule, held Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., or a 16-week weekend program held on Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Classes start weekly to accommodate different schedules. The 160-hour curriculum includes 50 hours of classroom instruction, 50 hours of range training, 17 hours of behind-the-wheel experience, 3 hours of night driving, and 40 hours of road observation.

The academy is a licensed training provider and third-party tester certified by the North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, maintaining over 16 years of good standing with the DMV and governmental agencies. It is also certified by the Federal Department of Transportation’s Entry Level Driver Training requirement. Admission requires students to be 18 years of age, hold a valid North Carolina Driver’s License, and pass a DOT physical and drug screening. The school utilizes a fleet of industry-standard trucks and maintains a low student-to-instructor ratio for personalized attention. Career counselors provide pre-enrollment job placement assistance, matching students with carriers before classes begin to ensure a job commitment on graduation day. The program is approved through NCWorks, accepting workforce funding such as WIA and VR. Tuition includes all books, supplies, and the DOT physical and drug screen.

Carolina Trucking Academy holds a 4.60 rating based on 212 reviews, reflecting a solid reputation among the customers it has served and an established track record built on a large base of customer reviews. Graduates highlight the helpfulness of instructors including Dave, Kevin, Mr. Dee, KRon, Scott, Teresa, Mr. Charlie, Mrs. Gray, Steve, and Kelvin, noting the supportive learning environment and the confidence gained to pass DMV tests. The school connects graduates with employer partners that offer competitive pay, life, health, and dental insurance, and 401K retirement plans.

Carolina Trucking Academy combines certified CDL instruction with direct job placement assistance, helping Raleigh students launch stable careers in the transportation industry.

Services:

• CDL Classes
• Financing Option
• Job Placement