Search CDL Schools Nationwide

Use the tool below to find truck driving schools by state, or enter a ZIP code to search by distance. Listings come from the FMCSA Training Provider Registry — the federal government’s official list of driver training providers registered to meet Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) requirements — and the directory refreshes automatically as that registry updates.

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Truck Driving Schools by State: What’s Included

This directory covers truck driving schools by state across the country, pulled directly from the FMCSA Training Provider Registry (TPR). Every listed provider has registered with FMCSA and self-certified that it meets federal Entry-Level Driver Training requirements covering curriculum, instructors, vehicles, and facilities. Filter by state to see every registered provider there, or enter a ZIP code to sort listings by distance.

Why FMCSA Registration Matters

Since February 2022, CDL applicants getting a Class A or Class B license for the first time, upgrading an existing license, or adding a passenger, school bus, or hazmat endorsement must complete training through an FMCSA-registered provider before taking the state CDL skills or knowledge test. States check the Training Provider Registry directly, so training completed through a non-registered provider will not satisfy the requirement. Searching this directory is one way to confirm a school is currently listed on that federal registry.

Questions to Ask Before You Enroll

FMCSA registration confirms a school meets baseline federal requirements — it does not rank schools by quality, cost, or outcomes. Before enrolling, ask each school directly about total tuition and any financing, reimbursement, or company-sponsored options; the length of the program and class schedule (day, night, or weekend); whether training is in-person, online, or a hybrid of both; job placement support after graduation; and the specific license class and endorsements the program prepares you for (Class A, Class B, passenger, school bus, or hazmat).

Looking for a Driving Job After School?

Once you’re CDL-ready, Class A Jobs 411 connects qualified Class A and Class B drivers with vetted carrier partners nationwide — matched by location, experience, home time, and pay, not just the first opening available. Browse Trucking Jobs, look into Paid CDL Training if you’d rather train with a carrier sponsor, or learn more About Class A Jobs 411. Recruiting is always free for drivers.

Types of CDL Training Programs

Truck driving schools by state generally fall into three categories. Independent private schools focus solely on CDL training and often run shorter, more flexible schedules. Community college and technical school programs combine CDL training with a broader credential and may qualify for federal financial aid. Company-sponsored or carrier-affiliated programs, including paid CDL training, cover some or all tuition in exchange for a work commitment after you’re licensed. All three types can appear in this directory as long as they are registered with FMCSA; the right fit depends on your timeline, budget, and whether you already have a carrier in mind.

How This Directory Stays Current

New schools register with FMCSA and existing ones update their information on an ongoing basis, so a static list would go stale quickly. This page checks the Training Provider Registry on a recurring schedule and updates listings automatically, adding new registrations and removing providers that are no longer listed. If a school you’re considering doesn’t show up here, that’s worth asking about directly — it may be newly registered, awaiting registration, or not currently eligible under FMCSA’s Entry-Level Driver Training rule.