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CDL training in Denver, Colorado

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

6 schools offer these truck driving programs with classes in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial area, and every one is approved for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did. One school runs 8 of these 17 programs, so the typical figures lean heavily on its prices and results.

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 Denver, 4 of the 17 programs take students without a high school diploma, 1 asks for a diploma or equivalent and 12 ask for earlier courses first.

By kind, the 17 programs here are Class A (5 programs), CDL (class not stated, 4 programs), refresher (3 programs), Class B (3 programs), and 2 more of 2 other kinds.

See the 17 programs

All 32 CDL training programs in Colorado, including online programs

How much does CDL training cost in Denver?

$3,380 to $5,600 is what most CDL training programs in Denver cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 17 programs with a price. All of them: $1,225 to $7,700

In the typical program

Finished the program
96%
Working 6 months later
Not enough data
4 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Earned a year, estimated
Not enough data
4 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Length
13 to 31 weeks

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

Is there free CDL training in Denver?

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

All 17 CDL training programs in Denver approved for WIOA funding

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17 programs

  • CDL (class not stated)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Commercial Truck Driver Essentials (CDL 2150)

    Sage Truck Driving Schools

    Henderson

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Sage Truck Driving Schools, HendersonCDL (class not stated)In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$69,400
    Price if you pay yourself$3,295

    19 students trained with WIOA funding

    School website, Commercial Truck Driver Essentials (CDL 2150) at Sage Truck Driving Schools
    More details about Commercial Truck Driver Essentials (CDL 2150) at Sage Truck Driving Schools
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    56%
    Earned in a quarter
    $17,342
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    324
    Earned a year, estimated
    $69,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,295
    students trained with WIOA funding
    19
    School website, Commercial Truck Driver Essentials (CDL 2150) at Sage Truck Driving Schools

  • Class AIn personNo diploma needed

    Class A CDL Program

    160 Driving Academy

    Commerce City

    No diploma needed

    160 Driving Academy, Commerce CityClass AIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,995
    More details about Class A CDL Program at 160 Driving Academy
    Finished
    79%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    239
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,995

  • Class AIn personEducation and courses

    132 Hour CDL Class A Novice Program 1

    Excel Driver Services

    Henderson

    Education and courses

    Excel Driver Services, HendersonClass AIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,600
    Program website, 132 Hour CDL Class A Novice Program 1 at Excel Driver Services
    More details about 132 Hour CDL Class A Novice Program 1 at Excel Driver Services
    Finished
    96%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    26 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    143
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,600
    Program website, 132 Hour CDL Class A Novice Program 1 at Excel Driver Services

  • Class AIn personEducation and courses

    132 Hour CDL Class A Novice Program 2

    Excel Driver Services

    Henderson

    Education and courses

    Excel Driver Services, HendersonClass AIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,600
    Program website, 132 Hour CDL Class A Novice Program 2 at Excel Driver Services
    More details about 132 Hour CDL Class A Novice Program 2 at Excel Driver Services
    Finished
    96%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    26 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    143
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,600
    Program website, 132 Hour CDL Class A Novice Program 2 at Excel Driver Services

  • Class AIn personEducation and courses

    Tractor Trailer Driver Advanced (TTD 150)

    Sage Truck Driving Schools

    Henderson

    Education and courses

    Sage Truck Driving Schools, HendersonClass AIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$55,100
    Price if you pay yourself$3,380

    5 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Tractor Trailer Driver Advanced (TTD 150) at Sage Truck Driving Schools
    More details about Tractor Trailer Driver Advanced (TTD 150) at Sage Truck Driving Schools
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    56%
    Earned in a quarter
    $13,781
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    96
    Earned a year, estimated
    $55,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,380
    students trained with WIOA funding
    5
    Program website, Tractor Trailer Driver Advanced (TTD 150) at Sage Truck Driving Schools

  • CDL (class not stated)In personEducation and courses

    162 Hour CDL Top-Gun Novice Program 1

    Excel Driver Services

    Henderson

    Education and courses

    Excel Driver Services, HendersonCDL (class not stated)In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,700
    Program website, 162 Hour CDL Top-Gun Novice Program 1 at Excel Driver Services
    More details about 162 Hour CDL Top-Gun Novice Program 1 at Excel Driver Services
    Finished
    89%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    32 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    61
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,700
    Program website, 162 Hour CDL Top-Gun Novice Program 1 at Excel Driver Services

  • CDL (class not stated)In personEducation and courses

    162 Hour CDL Top-Gun Novice Program 2

    Excel Driver Services

    Henderson

    Education and courses

    Excel Driver Services, HendersonCDL (class not stated)In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,700
    Program website, 162 Hour CDL Top-Gun Novice Program 2 at Excel Driver Services
    More details about 162 Hour CDL Top-Gun Novice Program 2 at Excel Driver Services
    Finished
    89%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    32 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    61
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,700
    Program website, 162 Hour CDL Top-Gun Novice Program 2 at Excel Driver Services

  • CDL (class not stated)HybridNo diploma needed

    Interstate Heavy Duty Truck Driving Program - 160

    United States Truck Driving School Inc.- Wheat Ridge

    Wheat Ridge

    No diploma needed

    United States Truck Driving School Inc.- Wheat Ridge, Wheat RidgeCDL (class not stated)Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$66,800
    Price if you pay yourself$6,495

    44 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Interstate Heavy Duty Truck Driving Program - 160 at United States Truck Driving School Inc.- Wheat Ridge
    More details about Interstate Heavy Duty Truck Driving Program - 160 at United States Truck Driving School Inc.- Wheat Ridge
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    60%
    Earned in a quarter
    $16,710
    Length
    32 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    60
    Earned a year, estimated
    $66,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,495
    students trained with WIOA funding
    44
    Program website, Interstate Heavy Duty Truck Driving Program - 160 at United States Truck Driving School Inc.- Wheat Ridge

  • RefresherIn personNo diploma needed

    Tractor Trailer Driver Refresher

    Sage Truck Driving Schools

    Henderson

    No diploma needed

    Sage Truck Driving Schools, HendersonRefresherIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$51,500
    Price if you pay yourself$1,750
    Program website, Tractor Trailer Driver Refresher at Sage Truck Driving Schools
    More details about Tractor Trailer Driver Refresher at Sage Truck Driving Schools
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    48%
    Earned in a quarter
    $12,872
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    21
    Earned a year, estimated
    $51,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,750
    Program website, Tractor Trailer Driver Refresher at Sage Truck Driving Schools

  • Class AIn personEducation and courses

    OTR Entry Level CDL Class A

    Colorado Trucking College LLC

    Denver

    Education and courses

    Colorado Trucking College LLC, DenverClass AIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,000
    More details about OTR Entry Level CDL Class A at Colorado Trucking College LLC
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    30 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    38
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,000

  • Class BIn personEducation and courses

    66 Hour CDL Class B Novice Program 1

    Excel Driver Services

    Henderson

    Education and courses

    Excel Driver Services, HendersonClass BIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,500
    Program website, 66 Hour CDL Class B Novice Program 1 at Excel Driver Services
    More details about 66 Hour CDL Class B Novice Program 1 at Excel Driver Services
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    13 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    17
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,500
    Program website, 66 Hour CDL Class B Novice Program 1 at Excel Driver Services

  • Class BIn personEducation and courses

    66 Hour CDL Class B Novice Program 2

    Excel Driver Services

    Henderson

    Education and courses

    Excel Driver Services, HendersonClass BIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,500
    Program website, 66 Hour CDL Class B Novice Program 2 at Excel Driver Services
    More details about 66 Hour CDL Class B Novice Program 2 at Excel Driver Services
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    13 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    17
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,500
    Program website, 66 Hour CDL Class B Novice Program 2 at Excel Driver Services

  • Bus and passengerIn personNo diploma needed

    10 Hour Class B/Bus Course

    United States Truck Driving School Inc.- Wheat Ridge

    Wheat Ridge

    No diploma needed

    United States Truck Driving School Inc.- Wheat Ridge, Wheat RidgeBus and passengerIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,225
    Program website, 10 Hour Class B/Bus Course at United States Truck Driving School Inc.- Wheat Ridge
    More details about 10 Hour Class B/Bus Course at United States Truck Driving School Inc.- Wheat Ridge
    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
    $1,225
    Program website, 10 Hour Class B/Bus Course at United States Truck Driving School Inc.- Wheat Ridge

  • Class BIn personEducation and courses

    CDL Class B

    Colorado Trucking College LLC

    Denver

    Education and courses

    Colorado Trucking College LLC, DenverClass BIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,500
    More details about CDL Class B at Colorado Trucking College LLC
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    12 weeks, 50 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

  • RefresherIn personEducation and courses

    66 Hour CDL Class A Refresher Program 1

    Excel Driver Services

    Henderson

    Education and courses

    Excel Driver Services, HendersonRefresherIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,500
    Program website, 66 Hour CDL Class A Refresher Program 1 at Excel Driver Services
    More details about 66 Hour CDL Class A Refresher Program 1 at Excel Driver Services
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    13 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,500
    Program website, 66 Hour CDL Class A Refresher Program 1 at Excel Driver Services

  • RefresherIn personEducation and courses

    66 Hour CDL Class A Refresher Program 2

    Excel Driver Services

    Henderson

    Education and courses

    Excel Driver Services, HendersonRefresherIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,500
    Program website, 66 Hour CDL Class A Refresher Program 2 at Excel Driver Services
    More details about 66 Hour CDL Class A Refresher Program 2 at Excel Driver Services
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    13 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,500
    Program website, 66 Hour CDL Class A Refresher Program 2 at Excel Driver Services

  • Class A and Class BIn personEducation and courses

    Entry Level CDL Program - Class A or B vehicles

    CDL Safety School

    Littleton

    Education and courses

    CDL Safety School, LittletonClass A and Class BIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,995
    Program website, Entry Level CDL Program - Class A or B vehicles at CDL Safety School
    More details about Entry Level CDL Program - Class A or B vehicles at CDL Safety School
    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
    $4,995
    Program website, Entry Level CDL Program - Class A or B vehicles at CDL Safety School

How to pay for CDL training in Denver

WIOA funding can pay for CDL training in Denver

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 Denver

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

Where the Denver truck driving program numbers come from

Which Denver truck driving programs are on this list?

These are the truck driving programs with classes in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial 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 Colorado 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 Denver 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.

How reliable are the Colorado figures?

The US Department of Labor's own results site lists Colorado among the states with "known data quality concerns".12 The figures here are shown as the state reported them; check them with the school before you enroll.

Sources for the facts about CDL training in Denver

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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
  12. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: search page, note on states with known data quality concerns