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CDL training in Phoenix, Arizona

16 CDL (commercial driver's license) training programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

8 schools offer these truck driving programs with classes in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler area, and every one is approved for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

Truck drivers need a commercial driver's license, which generally takes a knowledge test and a driving test. Most drivers have a high school diploma and prepare at a professional truck driving school.1 Since February 7, 2022, federal rules require anyone getting a Class A or B license for the first time, or upgrading to one, to train with a provider on FMCSA's Training Provider Registry.2

In Phoenix, 13 of the 16 programs take students without a high school diploma, 2 ask for a diploma or equivalent and 1 asks for earlier courses first.

By kind, the 16 programs here are Class A (6 programs), CDL (class not stated, 4 programs), refresher (4 programs) and bus and passenger (2 programs).

See the 16 programs

All 44 CDL training programs in Arizona, including online programs

How much does CDL training cost in Phoenix?

$3,875 to $6,459 is what most CDL training programs in Phoenix cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 16 programs with a price. All of them: $1,495 to $7,695

In the typical program

Finished the program
85%
Working 6 months later
70%
Earned a year, estimated
about $50,500
Length
Not enough data
2 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Phoenix may also offer CDL training. How these figures are made

Is there free CDL training in Phoenix?

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: grants, company-paid training and the GI Bill

All 16 CDL training programs in Phoenix approved for WIOA funding

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16 programs

  • Class AIn personNo diploma needed

    Class A CDL with additional endorsements

    Southwest Truck Driver Training Inc.

    Phoenix

    No diploma needed

    Southwest Truck Driver Training Inc., PhoenixClass AIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$45,000
    Price if you pay yourself$6,988

    638 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Class A CDL with additional endorsements at Southwest Truck Driver Training Inc.
    More details about Class A CDL with additional endorsements at Southwest Truck Driver Training Inc.
    Finished
    86%
    Working at 6 months
    95%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,245
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    1,091
    Earned a year, estimated
    $45,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,988
    students trained with WIOA funding
    638
    Program website, Class A CDL with additional endorsements at Southwest Truck Driver Training Inc.

  • Class AIn personNo diploma needed

    160 Hour Class A CDL with Endorsements

    Phoenix Truck Driving Institute

    Phoenix

    No diploma needed

    Phoenix Truck Driving Institute, PhoenixClass AIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$99,800
    Price if you pay yourself$5,495

    347 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about 160 Hour Class A CDL with Endorsements at Phoenix Truck Driving Institute
    Finished
    84%
    Working at 6 months
    65%
    Earned in a quarter
    $24,960
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $30
    Students counted
    829
    Earned a year, estimated
    $99,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,495
    students trained with WIOA funding
    347

  • CDL (class not stated)In personNo diploma needed

    Commercial Truck Driver Training

    Roadmaster Drivers School

    Phoenix

    No diploma needed

    Roadmaster Drivers School, PhoenixCDL (class not stated)In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$59,100
    Price if you pay yourself$7,695

    25 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Commercial Truck Driver Training at Roadmaster Drivers School
    More details about Commercial Truck Driver Training at Roadmaster Drivers School
    Finished
    88%
    Working at 6 months
    60%
    Earned in a quarter
    $14,771
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    646
    Earned a year, estimated
    $59,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,695
    students trained with WIOA funding
    25
    Program website, Commercial Truck Driver Training at Roadmaster Drivers School

  • CDL (class not stated)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    CDL Truck Driver Training 160 hours

    160 Driving Academy

    Glendale

    High school diploma or equivalent

    160 Driving Academy, GlendaleCDL (class not stated)Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$50,000
    Price if you pay yourself$6,445

    21 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, CDL Truck Driver Training 160 hours at 160 Driving Academy
    More details about CDL Truck Driver Training 160 hours at 160 Driving Academy
    Finished
    66%
    Working at 6 months
    70%
    Earned in a quarter
    $12,500
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    155
    Earned a year, estimated
    $50,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,445
    students trained with WIOA funding
    21
    Program website, CDL Truck Driver Training 160 hours at 160 Driving Academy

  • Class AIn personEducation and courses

    CDL class A licenses

    MG Truck Driving School

    Glendale

    Education and courses

    MG Truck Driving School, GlendaleClass AIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,500

    22 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, CDL class A licenses at MG Truck Driving School
    More details about CDL class A licenses at MG Truck Driving School
    Finished
    81%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    97
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,500
    students trained with WIOA funding
    22
    Program website, CDL class A licenses at MG Truck Driving School

  • CDL (class not stated)In personNo diploma needed

    CDL Training

    Psv CDL Training LLC.

    Coolidge

    No diploma needed

    Psv CDL Training LLC., CoolidgeCDL (class not stated)In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,000

    63 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, CDL Training at Psv CDL Training LLC.
    More details about CDL Training at Psv CDL Training LLC.
    Finished
    98%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    80
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,000
    students trained with WIOA funding
    63
    Program website, CDL Training at Psv CDL Training LLC.

  • Class AIn personNo diploma needed

    CDL Class A Tractor Trailer Driver Basic (TTD150)

    United Education Institute dba SAGE Truck Driving Schools

    Phoenix

    No diploma needed

    United Education Institute dba SAGE Truck Driving Schools, PhoenixClass AIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedLeft out
    Price if you pay yourself$5,405

    6 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, CDL Class A Tractor Trailer Driver Basic (TTD150) at United Education Institute dba SAGE Truck Driving Schools
    More details about CDL Class A Tractor Trailer Driver Basic (TTD150) at United Education Institute dba SAGE Truck Driving Schools
    Finished
    63%
    Working at 6 months
    71%
    Earned in a quarter
    Left out
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $25
    Students counted
    53
    Earned a year, estimated
    Left out
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,405
    students trained with WIOA funding
    6
    Program website, CDL Class A Tractor Trailer Driver Basic (TTD150) at United Education Institute dba SAGE Truck Driving Schools

  • Class AIn personNo diploma needed

    Class A CDL with no endorsements

    Southwest Truck Driver Training Inc.

    Phoenix

    No diploma needed

    Southwest Truck Driver Training Inc., PhoenixClass AIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$50,900
    Price if you pay yourself$6,988

    29 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Class A CDL with no endorsements at Southwest Truck Driver Training Inc.
    More details about Class A CDL with no endorsements at Southwest Truck Driver Training Inc.
    Finished
    63%
    Working at 6 months
    81%
    Earned in a quarter
    $12,733
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    29
    Earned a year, estimated
    $50,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,988
    students trained with WIOA funding
    29
    Program website, Class A CDL with no endorsements at Southwest Truck Driver Training Inc.

  • Class AIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    CDL Training: Class A Tractor Trailer

    Arizona Automotive Institute

    Glendale

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Arizona Automotive Institute, GlendaleClass A · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedLeft out
    Price if you pay yourself$5,050
    Program website, CDL Training: Class A Tractor Trailer at Arizona Automotive Institute
    More details about CDL Training: Class A Tractor Trailer at Arizona Automotive Institute
    Finished
    93%
    Working at 6 months
    46%
    Earned in a quarter
    Left out
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    18
    Earned a year, estimated
    Left out
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,050
    Program website, CDL Training: Class A Tractor Trailer at Arizona Automotive Institute

  • CDL (class not stated)In personNo diploma needed

    120 Hours CDL with no endorsements

    Southwest Truck Driver Training Inc.

    Phoenix

    No diploma needed

    Southwest Truck Driver Training Inc., PhoenixCDL (class not stated)In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$44,200
    Price if you pay yourself$6,172
    School website, 120 Hours CDL with no endorsements at Southwest Truck Driver Training Inc.
    More details about 120 Hours CDL with no endorsements at Southwest Truck Driver Training Inc.
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,056
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    14
    Earned a year, estimated
    $44,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,172
    School website, 120 Hours CDL with no endorsements at Southwest Truck Driver Training Inc.

  • RefresherIn personNo diploma needed

    40 Hour Class A CDL Refresher Course

    Phoenix Truck Driving Institute

    Phoenix

    No diploma needed

    Phoenix Truck Driving Institute, PhoenixRefresherIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,495
    More details about 40 Hour Class A CDL Refresher Course at Phoenix Truck Driving Institute
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    1 week, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $30
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,495

  • RefresherIn personNo diploma needed

    40-Hour CDL Class A Refresher Course

    160 Driving Academy

    Glendale

    No diploma needed

    160 Driving Academy, GlendaleRefresherIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,500
    Program website, 40-Hour CDL Class A Refresher Course at 160 Driving Academy
    More details about 40-Hour CDL Class A Refresher Course at 160 Driving Academy
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    1 week, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,500
    Program website, 40-Hour CDL Class A Refresher Course at 160 Driving Academy

  • RefresherIn personNo diploma needed

    80 Hour Class A CDL Refresher Course

    Phoenix Truck Driving Institute

    Phoenix

    No diploma needed

    Phoenix Truck Driving Institute, PhoenixRefresherIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,695
    More details about 80 Hour Class A CDL Refresher Course at Phoenix Truck Driving Institute
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $30
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,695

  • RefresherIn personNo diploma needed

    Retrain

    Psv CDL Training LLC.

    Coolidge

    No diploma needed

    Psv CDL Training LLC., CoolidgeRefresherIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,500
    Program website, Retrain at Psv CDL Training LLC.
    More details about Retrain at Psv CDL Training LLC.
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,500
    Program website, Retrain at Psv CDL Training LLC.

  • Bus and passengerIn personNo diploma needed

    School Bus and or Passenger Bus

    Psv CDL Training LLC.

    Coolidge

    No diploma needed

    Psv CDL Training LLC., CoolidgeBus and passengerIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,000
    Program website, School Bus and or Passenger Bus at Psv CDL Training LLC.
    More details about School Bus and or Passenger Bus at Psv CDL Training LLC.
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,000
    Program website, School Bus and or Passenger Bus at Psv CDL Training LLC.

  • Bus and passengerIn personNo diploma needed

    Class B CDL with Passenger Endorsement

    Southwest Truck Driver Training Inc.

    Phoenix

    No diploma needed

    Southwest Truck Driver Training Inc., PhoenixBus and passengerIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,795
    Program website, Class B CDL with Passenger Endorsement at Southwest Truck Driver Training Inc.
    More details about Class B CDL with Passenger Endorsement at Southwest Truck Driver Training Inc.
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,795
    Program website, Class B CDL with Passenger Endorsement at Southwest Truck Driver Training Inc.

How to pay for CDL training in Phoenix

WIOA funding can pay for CDL training in Phoenix

Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?

Financial aid and grants for CDL training

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.78

Company-paid CDL training

Some trucking companies run their own schools and may pay the tuition if you drive for them for a set time, such as a year.9

GI Bill for CDL training

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.10

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Other training in Phoenix

How CDL training compares with the rest of transportation and logistics across Arizona: Transportation and logistics training in Arizona

Where the Phoenix truck driving program numbers come from

Which Phoenix truck driving programs are on this list?

These are the truck driving programs with classes in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler area that are approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).11 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Online programs are left out here; they are on the Arizona page. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what the area offers.

How the prices and results of Phoenix truck driving programs are measured

Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.

Sources for the facts about CDL training in Phoenix

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Heavy and Tractor-trailer Truck Drivers
  2. Electronic Code of Federal Regulations: 49 CFR part 380, subpart F, Entry-level driver training requirements
  3. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  4. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  5. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  6. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  8. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  9. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee: Task 21-1 discussion notes (2021)
  10. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  11. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List