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CDL training in the Washington, DC area

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

14 schools offer these truck driving programs with classes in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria area, and every one is approved for workforce funding: 19 by Virginia, 5 by Maryland and 1 by the District of Columbia. 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 Washington, DC, 15 of the 25 programs take students without a high school diploma, 4 ask for a diploma or equivalent and 6 ask for earlier courses first.

By kind, the 25 programs here are Class B (9 programs), Class A (8 programs), bus and passenger (3 programs), Class A and Class B (2 programs), and 3 more of 3 other kinds.

See the 25 programs

The one CDL training program in the District of Columbia, including online programs

How much does CDL training cost in Washington, DC?

$2,850 to $4,500 is what most CDL training programs in Washington, DC cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 25 programs with a price. All of them: $1,280 to $6,000

In the typical program

Finished the program
91%
Working 6 months later
69%
Earned a year, estimated
about $41,800
Length
4 to 10 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 Washington, DC may also offer CDL training. How these figures are made

Is there free CDL training in Washington, DC?

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

All 25 CDL training programs in Washington, DC approved for WIOA funding

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25 programs

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

    Commercial Drivers License

    Germanna Community College

    Fredericksburg

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Germanna Community College, FredericksburgCDL (class not stated) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$51,900
    Price if you pay yourself$6,000

    5 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about Commercial Drivers License at Germanna Community College
    Finished
    99%
    Working at 6 months
    70%
    Earned in a quarter
    $12,968
    Length
    10 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    1,061
    Earned a year, estimated
    $51,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,000
    students trained with WIOA funding
    5

  • Class A and Class BIn personNo diploma needed

    Tractor-Trailer Driver Training - Class A/B (no passenger endorsement)

    Shippers' Choice of Virginia, Inc

    Manassas

    No diploma needed

    Shippers' Choice of Virginia, Inc, ManassasClass A and Class BIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$41,600
    Price if you pay yourself$3,000

    54 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about Tractor-Trailer Driver Training - Class A/B (no passenger endorsement) at Shippers' Choice of Virginia, Inc
    Finished
    91%
    Working at 6 months
    69%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,400
    Length
    4 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    601
    Earned a year, estimated
    $41,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,000
    students trained with WIOA funding
    54

  • Class AIn personNo diploma needed

    CDL A (Tractor Trailer)

    1st CDL Training Center of Nova

    Alexandria

    No diploma needed

    1st CDL Training Center of Nova, AlexandriaClass AIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$29,100
    Price if you pay yourself$4,250

    149 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about CDL A (Tractor Trailer) at 1st CDL Training Center of Nova
    Finished
    96%
    Working at 6 months
    59%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,280
    Length
    10 weeks, 32 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    217
    Earned a year, estimated
    $29,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,250
    students trained with WIOA funding
    149

  • Class AHybridEducation and courses

    Class-A Commercial Driver's License (150 clock hours)

    Prince George's Community College

    Largo

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Prince George's Community College, LargoClass A · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$41,000
    Price if you pay yourself$5,175

    18 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Class-A Commercial Driver's License (150 clock hours) at Prince George's Community College
    More details about Class-A Commercial Driver's License (150 clock hours) at Prince George's Community College
    Finished
    73%
    Working at 6 months
    53%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,252
    Length
    10 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $300
    Students counted
    164
    Earned a year, estimated
    $41,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,175
    students trained with WIOA funding
    18
    Program website, Class-A Commercial Driver's License (150 clock hours) at Prince George's Community College

  • Class AIn personPrerequisite courses

    Commercial Driver's License Class A Training

    Northern Virginia Community College

    Annandale

    Accredited school

    Prerequisite courses

    Northern Virginia Community College, AnnandaleClass A · Accredited schoolIn person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,500
    School website, Commercial Driver's License Class A Training at Northern Virginia Community College
    More details about Commercial Driver's License Class A Training at Northern Virginia Community College
    Finished
    97%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    12 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    154
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,500
    School website, Commercial Driver's License Class A Training at Northern Virginia Community College

  • Class BIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Commercial Drivers License (CDL) - Class B

    Toni Thomas Associates

    Washington

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Toni Thomas Associates, WashingtonClass BIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$40,400
    Price if you pay yourself$5,000

    60 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Commercial Drivers License (CDL) - Class B at Toni Thomas Associates
    More details about Commercial Drivers License (CDL) - Class B at Toni Thomas Associates
    Finished
    71%
    Working at 6 months
    44%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,089
    Length
    5 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    103
    Earned a year, estimated
    $40,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,000
    students trained with WIOA funding
    60
    Program website, Commercial Drivers License (CDL) - Class B at Toni Thomas Associates

  • Class A and Class BIn personNo diploma needed

    CDL class A / class B

    AAA CDL School, LLC

    Manassas

    No diploma needed

    AAA CDL School, LLC, ManassasClass A and Class BIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$33,600
    Price if you pay yourself$3,000

    98 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about CDL class A / class B at AAA CDL School, LLC
    Finished
    98%
    Working at 6 months
    69%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,394
    Length
    4 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    98
    Earned a year, estimated
    $33,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,000
    students trained with WIOA funding
    98

  • Class AIn personNo diploma needed

    Class A Commercial Driver's License Instruction

    2020 CDL Driving School

    Fredericksburg

    No diploma needed

    2020 CDL Driving School, FredericksburgClass AIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$65,800
    Price if you pay yourself$4,000

    18 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about Class A Commercial Driver's License Instruction at 2020 CDL Driving School
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    71%
    Earned in a quarter
    $16,455
    Length
    4 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    89
    Earned a year, estimated
    $65,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,000
    students trained with WIOA funding
    18

  • Class AIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    CDL Class A

    A+ CDL Training School, LLC

    Fredericksburg

    High school diploma or equivalent

    A+ CDL Training School, LLC, FredericksburgClass AIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$46,500
    Price if you pay yourself$4,500

    79 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about CDL Class A at A+ CDL Training School, LLC
    Finished
    80%
    Working at 6 months
    84%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,624
    Length
    3 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    81
    Earned a year, estimated
    $46,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,500
    students trained with WIOA funding
    79

  • Class BIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Commercial Drivers License Training (54 Clock Hours)

    Southern Md Tri-County Community Action Committee Inc.

    Hughesville

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Southern Md Tri-County Community Action Committee Inc., HughesvilleClass BIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$50,000
    Price if you pay yourself$1,280
    Program website, Commercial Drivers License Training (54 Clock Hours) at Southern Md Tri-County Community Action Committee Inc.
    More details about Commercial Drivers License Training (54 Clock Hours) at Southern Md Tri-County Community Action Committee Inc.
    Finished
    50%
    Working at 6 months
    80%
    Earned in a quarter
    $12,492
    Length
    11 weeks, 5 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $220
    Students counted
    52
    Earned a year, estimated
    $50,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,280
    Program website, Commercial Drivers License Training (54 Clock Hours) at Southern Md Tri-County Community Action Committee Inc.

  • Class BHybridEducation and courses

    Commercial Driver's License Training (54 Clock Hours)

    Southern Md Tri-County Community Action Committee Inc.

    Hughesville

    Education and courses

    Southern Md Tri-County Community Action Committee Inc., HughesvilleClass BHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$50,400
    Price if you pay yourself$1,500
    Program website, Commercial Driver's License Training (54 Clock Hours) at Southern Md Tri-County Community Action Committee Inc.
    More details about Commercial Driver's License Training (54 Clock Hours) at Southern Md Tri-County Community Action Committee Inc.
    Finished
    67%
    Working at 6 months
    79%
    Earned in a quarter
    $12,605
    Length
    6 weeks, 13 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    49
    Earned a year, estimated
    $50,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,500
    Program website, Commercial Driver's License Training (54 Clock Hours) at Southern Md Tri-County Community Action Committee Inc.

  • Class BHybridEducation and courses

    Class B Commercial Driver's License (145 clock hours)

    Prince George's Community College

    Largo

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Prince George's Community College, LargoClass B · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$25,800
    Price if you pay yourself$3,700

    9 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Class B Commercial Driver's License (145 clock hours) at Prince George's Community College
    More details about Class B Commercial Driver's License (145 clock hours) at Prince George's Community College
    Finished
    50%
    Working at 6 months
    53%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,442
    Length
    9 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $300
    Students counted
    45
    Earned a year, estimated
    $25,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,700
    students trained with WIOA funding
    9
    Program website, Class B Commercial Driver's License (145 clock hours) at Prince George's Community College

  • Bus and passengerIn personNo diploma needed

    CDL B With Passenger & School Endorsements (70 Clock Hours)

    Montgomery College

    Germantown

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Montgomery College, GermantownBus and passenger · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$58,800
    Price if you pay yourself$2,500

    3 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, CDL B With Passenger & School Endorsements (70 Clock Hours) at Montgomery College
    More details about CDL B With Passenger & School Endorsements (70 Clock Hours) at Montgomery College
    Finished
    91%
    Working at 6 months
    40%
    Earned in a quarter
    $14,709
    Length
    4 weeks, 17 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    43
    Earned a year, estimated
    $58,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,500
    students trained with WIOA funding
    3
    Program website, CDL B With Passenger & School Endorsements (70 Clock Hours) at Montgomery College

  • Class AIn personEducation and courses

    CDL Class A

    7 CDL Driving School

    Manassas

    Education and courses

    7 CDL Driving School, ManassasClass AIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$38,800
    Price if you pay yourself$3,500

    31 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about CDL Class A at 7 CDL Driving School
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    44%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,711
    Length
    4 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    31
    Earned a year, estimated
    $38,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,500
    students trained with WIOA funding
    31

  • Bus and passengerIn personNo diploma needed

    CDL B (P) (Class B-Passenger Bus)

    1st CDL Training Center of Nova

    Alexandria

    No diploma needed

    1st CDL Training Center of Nova, AlexandriaBus and passengerIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$42,000
    Price if you pay yourself$3,250

    13 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about CDL B (P) (Class B-Passenger Bus) at 1st CDL Training Center of Nova
    Finished
    77%
    Working at 6 months
    91%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,498
    Length
    10 weeks, 32 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    20
    Earned a year, estimated
    $42,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,250
    students trained with WIOA funding
    13

  • RefresherIn personNo diploma needed

    Class A 5-Day Refresher Course

    A+ CDL Training School, LLC

    Fredericksburg

    No diploma needed

    A+ CDL Training School, LLC, FredericksburgRefresherIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,800
    More details about Class A 5-Day Refresher Course at A+ CDL Training School, LLC
    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
    $1,800

  • Class CIn personNo diploma needed

    CDL Class C

    CDL Safe Driving Academy

    Herndon

    No diploma needed

    CDL Safe Driving Academy, HerndonClass CIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,200
    More details about CDL Class C at CDL Safe Driving Academy
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    4 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,200

  • Class BIn personEducation and courses

    CDL Class B

    7 CDL Driving School

    Manassas

    Education and courses

    7 CDL Driving School, ManassasClass BIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,500
    More details about CDL Class B at 7 CDL Driving School
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    4 weeks, 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

  • Class BIn personNo diploma needed

    CDL Class B

    Marshall CDL Driving School

    Manassas

    No diploma needed

    Marshall CDL Driving School, ManassasClass BIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,850
    More details about CDL Class B at Marshall CDL Driving School
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    2 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,850

  • Bus and passengerIn personNo diploma needed

    CDL Class B w/ passenger

    CDL Safe Driving Academy

    Herndon

    No diploma needed

    CDL Safe Driving Academy, HerndonBus and passengerIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,000
    More details about CDL Class B w/ passenger at CDL Safe Driving Academy
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    4 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,000

  • Class AIn personNo diploma needed

    Class A CDL License

    Marshall CDL Driving School

    Manassas

    No diploma needed

    Marshall CDL Driving School, ManassasClass AIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,000
    More details about Class A CDL License at Marshall CDL Driving School
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    4 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,000

  • Class BIn personNo diploma needed

    CDL Class B training (Dump Truck)

    1st CDL Training Center of Nova

    Alexandria

    No diploma needed

    1st CDL Training Center of Nova, AlexandriaClass BIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,500
    More details about CDL Class B training (Dump Truck) at 1st CDL Training Center of Nova
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    10 weeks, 32 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

  • Class BIn personNo diploma needed

    Class B Commercial Driver's License

    2020 CDL Driving School

    Fredericksburg

    No diploma needed

    2020 CDL Driving School, FredericksburgClass BIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,500
    More details about Class B Commercial Driver's License at 2020 CDL Driving School
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    3 weeks, 40 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

  • Class BIn personNo diploma needed

    CDL Class B

    A+ CDL Training School, LLC

    Fredericksburg

    No diploma needed

    A+ CDL Training School, LLC, FredericksburgClass BIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,500
    More details about CDL Class B at A+ CDL Training School, LLC
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    3 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,500

  • Class AIn personNo diploma needed

    CDL Class A

    CDL Safe Driving Academy

    Herndon

    No diploma needed

    CDL Safe Driving Academy, HerndonClass AIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,990
    More details about CDL Class A at CDL Safe Driving Academy
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    4 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,990

How to pay for CDL training in Washington, DC

WIOA funding can pay for CDL training in Washington, DC

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 Washington, DC

Where the Washington, DC truck driving program numbers come from

Which Washington, DC truck driving programs are on this list?

These are the truck driving programs with classes in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria 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 District of Columbia 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 Washington, DC 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 District of Columbia figures?

The US Department of Labor's own results site lists the District of Columbia 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 Washington, DC

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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