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 22, 2023

Richland One receives new trucking simulator for students

COLUMBIA, S.C. — A program in Richland School District One is offering students a leg up when pursuing a commercial driver’s license (CDL). Keshawn Hair is not like most students his age. The 18-year-old still has 4 months left of high school, but he’s already taken huge leaps in securing a job after graduation by completing his […]

March 22, 2023

Cirba Solutions establishing South Carolina operations in Richland County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Cirba Solutions, a comprehensive battery management and materials company, today announced plans to build its newest state-of-the-art, flagship operations in Richland County, South Carolina. This integrated lithium-ion battery materials campus will be an initial investment of over $300 Million and will create more than 300 new jobs. Located at Pineview Industrial Park in Columbia, […]

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