CDL Training Schools Guide to Your Road For Success

Green Truck on Highway

You’ve just made an important life changing decision.  You have decided to become a professional truck driver.

SO WHAT’S NEXT?

Your next step in your pursuit of a professional driving career is to select one of the CDL training schools where you’ll attend for your CDL driver training program.

However, there’s a wide range of truck driving schools and other commercial driver training options out there.

In fact, it can be quite confusing

BUT, let’s keep this simple.

On this page, you’ll find:

  • The 3 main types of CDL truck driving schools.
  • What you need to know about each type of driving school to help you decide which suits you best.
  • Answers to questions you may have about truck driving training.
Green Truck on Highway

How to Be Successful in Your Truck Driver Training Program

3 CDL SCHOOL TRAINING OPTIONS

1.  PAID CDL TRAINING SCHOOLS

Paid CDL Training — Sometimes called free CDL training, this option is offered by trucking companies which have their own CDL schools, train students and offer them a job at the end of the training program.

QUICK FACT : COST — Low to no start-up costs.

2.  PRIVATE CDL TRAINING SCHOOLS

These schools specialize in commercial driver training.  They are not affiliated with any state, province, college or trucking company.

QUICK FACT:  COST — Tuition costs range from a few thousand $$ to nearly $10,000

3.  COMMUNITY COLLEGE CDL TRAINING PROGRAMS

These driver training CDL programs are offered at community colleges. Not all of these courses are accredited programs.

QUICK FACT:  COST — Varies

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CDL TRAINING

How to Choose the Best Truck Driving School

How Much Does Truck Driving School Cost?

Is Going Through Truck Driver Training Really Worth It?

TRUCK DRIVING TRAINING SCHOOLS

Join 100,000+ Drivers

Twice a month we email you the best tips and new articles to help you better navigate the trucking industry.

Related

Latest