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Class B straight truck used for CDL training at Carolina CDL Training Center in Candler, NC
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160-Hour ELDT Program

CDL Class B Training

Straight trucks, dump trucks, box trucks and buses over 26,000 lbs. A steady, in-demand career - and you can be licensed in about four weeks.

Why Class B

The license for big, single vehicles.

A Class B Commercial Driver's License lets you operate single vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 26,001 lbs or more - the workhorses of local industry. That includes:

Dump trucks
Box trucks & delivery vehicles
Large buses - city and school
Straight trucks and small trailers

Our tailored program gives you the comprehensive training and hands-on experience to handle these vehicles with confidence and pass your licensing exams.

Class B straight truck on the training yard at Carolina CDL Training Center
The Class B Advantage

Steady work close to home.

Bus Driver

Operate city or school buses - dependable routes, regular hours, and strong demand across Western NC.

Truck Driver

Handle delivery routes with box trucks - local driving that keeps you near home most nights.

Construction Driver

Drive dump trucks and other heavy single vehicles on the job sites building our region.

Higher-Paying Jobs

A Class B opens access to well-paying positions and job stability in industries that rely on heavy vehicles.

Conforme a ELDT

Our curriculum meets the federal Entry-Level Driver Training standard required for every first-time CDL.

Instructores Experimentados

Learn from professionals with extensive industry experience, on real equipment, every hour of the course.

Matrícula

Class B pricing.

Cash price for the full 160-hour, 4-week program. Financing through CREDEE is available with no credit check.

Best Value
Camiones rectos

Automático

160 horas · programa de 4 semanas
Matrícula$3,500

Train on an automatic-transmission straight truck. Our most affordable path to a commercial license.

Camiones rectos

Manual

160 horas · programa de 4 semanas
Matrícula$4,000

Train on a manual transmission for a no-restriction CDL that qualifies you to drive any stick-shift truck.

Want to step up to combination vehicles? Explorar Clase A for the highest earning potential.

How You Get There

Four steps to your Class B CDL.

01

Meet the Requirements

Check the basics - age, residency and a clean driving record - then get your DOT Medical Certificate.

02

Enroll

Pick your program and lock in financing through CREDEE. NC residents need no permit to start.

03

Entrena

Complete classroom and practical training to master vehicle operation, inspection and safety.

04

Pass the Exams

Take the written and skills tests on-site, earn your Class B CDL, and get matched with a job.

Who This Is For

Permit & student fees.

Our Class B program is fully ELDT-compliant - the federal training standard for every first-time CDL since February 2022.

NC residents: a CDL permit is NOT required to start.
Want a permit? Pass General Knowledge, Combination & Air Brakes.
We guide you through every test during the course.

Fees paid by the student

  • ~$100 - DOT Medical Certificate (required before scheduling)
  • $150 - Registration fee
  • From $125/week - Housing, if you need it
  • DMV fees vary by state - $40 application, $20 permit, $20/yr license, $4 per endorsement (NC prices)

Check your state's DMV for exact pricing. All trainees must hold a DOT Medical Certificate before training begins.

Class B Questions

Good to know before you apply.

What can I drive with a Class B CDL?
Single vehicles with a GVWR of 26,001 lbs or more - dump trucks, box trucks, large city and school buses, and other straight trucks.
How much does Class B cost?
$3,500 for automatic transmission or $4,000 for manual - the full 160-hour, 4-week program. CREDEE financing is available with no credit check.
How long does it take?
160 hours over about 4 weeks, Monday through Thursday, 8:00am to 6:30pm, including 3 hours of night driving.
Should I get Class A or Class B?
Class B is great for local, steady work like dump trucks, buses and delivery. Class A covers everything Class B does plus tractor-trailers, with the highest earning potential. Compare them on our Class A vs Class B page.

Still deciding? Compare Class A vs Class B

Your Class B is 4 weeks away.

Apply today and our team will call you to answer your questions and schedule your start date.

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