Certified/Commercial Truck Driver

A Speedy Career Path

Becoming a commercial truck driver goes a long way – figuratively and literally. For quick training and high wages, consider pursuing this career path. From small businesses to multinational companies, your duties are essential in ensuring their success. Sound interesting? Learn more about commercial truck driving programs and Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) training in Central SC below.

Fast Facts

$46,580

Average Salary in Columbia, SC

$63,086

Experienced Earners Average Salary

2-4 months

Average Training Time

7%

Projected 5-Year Job Growth

A campus building at Midland Tech in the Central SC Region

Gear Up

Central SC programs for Commercial Truck Driver certification give students on-site experience and education, designed to prepare attendees for entry-level trucking jobs. With state-of-the-art facilities and local companies providing mentorship, you can hit the road strong.

 

A row of green semi trucks in the Central SC Region

Right at Your Fingertips

Find CDL training by region here or check out SC Logistics, Goodwill CDL Training Program and Be Pro Be Proud SC for more information.

Former pharmacist finds new path with CDL training

Scott Knight proves that there are no dead ends through Midlands Technical College. A former pharmacist, he completed the MTC Commercial Drivers License program in the Spring of 2021.

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March 13, 2025

ALLTAPE Adhesive Manufacturing Inc. selects Lexington County to establish first South Carolina operation

COLUMBIA, S.C. – ALLTAPE Adhesive Manufacturing Inc. (ALLTAPE), a manufacturer of adhesive products, today announced it selects Lexington County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation. The $70 million investment will create 130 new jobs.   Part of ATP Group and founded in Germany, ALLTAPE specializes in developing and manufacturing sustainable and solvent-free adhesive […]

January 15, 2025

Cardiff Products Corporation selects Lexington County for first South Carolina operation

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Cardiff Products Corporation (Cardiff Products), a beverage manufacturer, today announced it selects Lexington County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation. The $99.6 million investment will create 94 new jobs. Founded in Canada in 2019, Cardiff Products is a family-owned business that specializes in producing high-quality beverages for the U.S. and Canadian markets. The […]

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