Student Funding Available

Choose your future over your present with the CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) program at Your Eastern Shore Community College.  ESCC students can earn their license and begin a career in a high demand, good paying occupation as a Class A Commercial Truck Driver.

ESCC runs CDL classes every month. Students can attend full-time or part-time and complete the program in as little as four weeks.

Full-time classes meet on weekdays and part-time classes meet on Saturdays and Sundays. The program includes classroom learning and instruction on the driving range and on the road. 

The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects strong long-term demand for CDL drivers, with a 6.5% estimated growth rate through 2030. Drivers can start earning $47,000 — $74,000 annually ($22 – $35 per hour).

State grants can reduce or eliminate the cost of attending.

To get started, stop by the campus Monday – Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. or Friday, 8:00 – 11:00 a.m. or contact us at workforce@es.vccs.edu or 789-7979.