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CDL training in Maine

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

15 schools offer these truck driving programs, and Maine has approved every one 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 Maine, 17 of the 22 programs take students without a high school diploma, 4 ask for a diploma or equivalent and 1 asks for earlier courses first.

By kind, the 22 programs here are Class A (9 programs), Class B (6 programs), bus and passenger (3 programs), Class A and Class B (2 programs), and 2 more of 2 other kinds.

See the 22 programs

How much does CDL training cost in Maine?

$2,400 to $4,760 is what most CDL training programs in Maine cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 21 programs with a price. All of them: $200 to $6,790

In the typical program

Finished the program
97%
Working 6 months later
80%
Earned a year, estimated
about $53,600
Length
Not reported
None of the 22 programs report it

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

Is there free CDL training in Maine?

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

All 22 CDL training programs in Maine approved for WIOA funding

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22 programs

  • Class A and Class BIn personNo diploma needed

    Commercial Truck Driving Instruction - CDL-A or CDL-B

    Northeast Technical Institute - Scarborough Campus

    Scarborough

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Northeast Technical Institute - Scarborough Campus, ScarboroughClass A and Class B · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$55,800
    Price if you pay yourself$4,495

    89 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about Commercial Truck Driving Instruction - CDL-A or CDL-B at Northeast Technical Institute - Scarborough Campus
    Finished
    94%
    Working at 6 months
    81%
    Earned in a quarter
    $13,956
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    514
    Earned a year, estimated
    $55,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,495
    students trained with WIOA funding
    89

  • Class A and Class BIn personNo diploma needed

    Commerical Truck Driving Instruction for CDL A or CDL B

    Northeast Technical Institute

    Bangor

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Northeast Technical Institute, BangorClass A and Class B · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$51,100
    Price if you pay yourself$6,790

    45 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Commerical Truck Driving Instruction for CDL A or CDL B at Northeast Technical Institute
    More details about Commerical Truck Driving Instruction for CDL A or CDL B at Northeast Technical Institute
    Finished
    95%
    Working at 6 months
    79%
    Earned in a quarter
    $12,774
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    330
    Earned a year, estimated
    $51,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,790
    students trained with WIOA funding
    45
    Program website, Commerical Truck Driving Instruction for CDL A or CDL B at Northeast Technical Institute

  • Class AIn personNo diploma needed

    CDL Truck Driver Class A

    Region 9 School of Applied Technology

    Mexico

    No diploma needed

    Region 9 School of Applied Technology, MexicoClass AIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$43,500
    Price if you pay yourself$6,500

    51 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about CDL Truck Driver Class A at Region 9 School of Applied Technology
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    71%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,863
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    77
    Earned a year, estimated
    $43,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,500
    students trained with WIOA funding
    51

  • Class AIn personEducation and courses

    Commercial Drivers License Class A Range and OTR Training

    Oxford Hills / Nezinscot Adult Education

    South Paris

    Education and courses

    Oxford Hills / Nezinscot Adult Education, South ParisClass AIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$57,200
    Price if you pay yourself$4,100

    3 students trained with WIOA funding

    School website, Commercial Drivers License Class A Range and OTR Training at Oxford Hills / Nezinscot Adult Education
    More details about Commercial Drivers License Class A Range and OTR Training at Oxford Hills / Nezinscot Adult Education
    Finished
    97%
    Working at 6 months
    77%
    Earned in a quarter
    $14,294
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    65
    Earned a year, estimated
    $57,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,100
    students trained with WIOA funding
    3
    School website, Commercial Drivers License Class A Range and OTR Training at Oxford Hills / Nezinscot Adult Education

  • Class AHybridNo diploma needed

    GoDriving Truck Training Both Class A

    Go.Driving.Co

    Saco

    No diploma needed

    Go.Driving.Co, SacoClass AHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$94,600
    Price if you pay yourself$4,665

    8 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, GoDriving Truck Training Both Class A at Go.Driving.Co
    More details about GoDriving Truck Training Both Class A at Go.Driving.Co
    Finished
    97%
    Working at 6 months
    81%
    Earned in a quarter
    $23,660
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    55
    Earned a year, estimated
    $94,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,665
    students trained with WIOA funding
    8
    Program website, GoDriving Truck Training Both Class A at Go.Driving.Co

  • Class BHybridNo diploma needed

    GoDriving Truck Training Class B

    Go.Driving.Co

    Saco

    No diploma needed

    Go.Driving.Co, SacoClass BHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$59,800
    Price if you pay yourself$2,695

    3 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, GoDriving Truck Training Class B at Go.Driving.Co
    More details about GoDriving Truck Training Class B at Go.Driving.Co
    Finished
    97%
    Working at 6 months
    85%
    Earned in a quarter
    $14,961
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    48
    Earned a year, estimated
    $59,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,695
    students trained with WIOA funding
    3
    Program website, GoDriving Truck Training Class B at Go.Driving.Co

  • Class AIn personNo diploma needed

    CDL Class A

    Eastern Aroostook Adult & Community Ed.

    Caribou

    No diploma needed

    Eastern Aroostook Adult & Community Ed., CaribouClass AIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$30,600
    Price if you pay yourself$4,750
    Program website, CDL Class A at Eastern Aroostook Adult & Community Ed.
    More details about CDL Class A at Eastern Aroostook Adult & Community Ed.
    Finished
    97%
    Working at 6 months
    90%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,656
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    46
    Earned a year, estimated
    $30,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,750
    Program website, CDL Class A at Eastern Aroostook Adult & Community Ed.

  • Class AIn personNo diploma needed

    Commercial Truck Driving Training Class A

    Keep Right Commercial Driving School

    Palermo

    No diploma needed

    Keep Right Commercial Driving School, PalermoClass AIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$65,800
    Price if you pay yourself$4,030

    20 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about Commercial Truck Driving Training Class A at Keep Right Commercial Driving School
    Finished
    97%
    Working at 6 months
    65%
    Earned in a quarter
    $16,438
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    37
    Earned a year, estimated
    $65,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,030
    students trained with WIOA funding
    20

  • Class AIn personNo diploma needed

    CDL Class A Truck Driver Training Classroom Instruction

    Oxford Hills / Nezinscot Adult Education

    South Paris

    No diploma needed

    Oxford Hills / Nezinscot Adult Education, South ParisClass AIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$57,200
    Price if you pay yourself$5,900

    30 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, CDL Class A Truck Driver Training Classroom Instruction at Oxford Hills / Nezinscot Adult Education
    More details about CDL Class A Truck Driver Training Classroom Instruction at Oxford Hills / Nezinscot Adult Education
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    85%
    Earned in a quarter
    $14,294
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    35
    Earned a year, estimated
    $57,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,900
    students trained with WIOA funding
    30
    Program website, CDL Class A Truck Driver Training Classroom Instruction at Oxford Hills / Nezinscot Adult Education

  • Class BIn personNo diploma needed

    Commercial Truck Driving Training Class B

    Keep Right Commercial Driving School

    Palermo

    No diploma needed

    Keep Right Commercial Driving School, PalermoClass BIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$53,600
    Price if you pay yourself$2,030

    7 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about Commercial Truck Driving Training Class B at Keep Right Commercial Driving School
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    65%
    Earned in a quarter
    $13,399
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    24
    Earned a year, estimated
    $53,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,030
    students trained with WIOA funding
    7

  • Class BIn personNo diploma needed

    CDL Truck Driver Class B

    Region 9 School of Applied Technology

    Mexico

    No diploma needed

    Region 9 School of Applied Technology, MexicoClass BIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,500

    4 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about CDL Truck Driver Class B at Region 9 School of Applied Technology
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    22
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,500
    students trained with WIOA funding
    4

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

    Commercial Driving Academy

    Northern Maine Community College

    Presque Isle

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Northern Maine Community College, Presque IsleCDL (class not stated) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$36,700
    Price if you pay yourself$4,760

    17 students trained with WIOA funding

    School website, Commercial Driving Academy at Northern Maine Community College
    More details about Commercial Driving Academy at Northern Maine Community College
    Finished
    85%
    Working at 6 months
    71%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,186
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $200
    Students counted
    22
    Earned a year, estimated
    $36,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,760
    students trained with WIOA funding
    17
    School website, Commercial Driving Academy at Northern Maine Community College

  • Class AIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Commercial Drivers Licence Class A

    Westbrook Adult Education

    Westbrook

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Westbrook Adult Education, WestbrookClass AIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$34,100
    Price if you pay yourself$4,500

    10 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about Commercial Drivers Licence Class A at Westbrook Adult Education
    Finished
    67%
    Working at 6 months
    89%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,528
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    17
    Earned a year, estimated
    $34,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,500
    students trained with WIOA funding
    10

  • Class BHybridNo diploma needed

    Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

    Maranacook/Hall-Dale Adult & Commun

    Readfield

    No diploma needed

    Maranacook/Hall-Dale Adult & Commun, ReadfieldClass BHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$41,400
    Price if you pay yourself$200

    9 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) at Maranacook/Hall-Dale Adult & Commun
    Finished
    88%
    Working at 6 months
    88%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,359
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    13
    Earned a year, estimated
    $41,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    $200
    students trained with WIOA funding
    9

  • Class BIn personNo diploma needed

    CDL-Class B Training

    Sanford Community Adult Education

    Sanford

    No diploma needed

    Sanford Community Adult Education, SanfordClass BIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    School website, CDL-Class B Training at Sanford Community Adult Education
    More details about CDL-Class B Training at Sanford Community Adult Education
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    12
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    School website, CDL-Class B Training at Sanford Community Adult Education

  • Bus and passengerIn personNo diploma needed

    CDL Class B with Bus

    Eastern Aroostook Adult & Community Ed.

    Caribou

    No diploma needed

    Eastern Aroostook Adult & Community Ed., CaribouBus and passengerIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$61,200
    Price if you pay yourself$3,500
    Program website, CDL Class B with Bus at Eastern Aroostook Adult & Community Ed.
    More details about CDL Class B with Bus at Eastern Aroostook Adult & Community Ed.
    Finished
    89%
    Working at 6 months
    75%
    Earned in a quarter
    $15,311
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    10
    Earned a year, estimated
    $61,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,500
    Program website, CDL Class B with Bus at Eastern Aroostook Adult & Community Ed.

  • Class AIn personNo diploma needed

    CDL-A

    Piscataquis Valley Adult Education Cooperative (PVAEC)

    Dover-Foxcroft

    No diploma needed

    Piscataquis Valley Adult Education Cooperative (PVAEC), Dover-FoxcroftClass AIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$42,700
    Price if you pay yourself$5,500
    School website, CDL-A at Piscataquis Valley Adult Education Cooperative (PVAEC)
    More details about CDL-A at Piscataquis Valley Adult Education Cooperative (PVAEC)
    Finished
    90%
    Working at 6 months
    60%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,671
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    10
    Earned a year, estimated
    $42,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,500
    School website, CDL-A at Piscataquis Valley Adult Education Cooperative (PVAEC)

  • Endorsements and permit prepHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    CDL Class B Permit Prep Course

    Portland Adult Education

    Portland

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Portland Adult Education, PortlandEndorsements and permit prepHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$345
    Program website, CDL Class B Permit Prep Course at Portland Adult Education
    More details about CDL Class B Permit Prep Course at Portland Adult Education
    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
    $345
    Program website, CDL Class B Permit Prep Course at Portland Adult Education

  • Bus and passengerIn personNo diploma needed

    CDL CLass B School Bus Driver Academy

    Washington County Community College

    Calais

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Washington County Community College, CalaisBus and passenger · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,400
    School website, CDL CLass B School Bus Driver Academy at Washington County Community College
    More details about CDL CLass B School Bus Driver Academy at Washington County Community College
    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
    $1,400
    School website, CDL CLass B School Bus Driver Academy at Washington County Community College

  • Bus and passengerIn personNo diploma needed

    CDL Bus Driver Training

    Oxford Hills / Nezinscot Adult Education

    South Paris

    No diploma needed

    Oxford Hills / Nezinscot Adult Education, South ParisBus and passengerIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,750
    Program website, CDL Bus Driver Training at Oxford Hills / Nezinscot Adult Education
    More details about CDL Bus Driver Training at Oxford Hills / Nezinscot Adult Education
    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
    $1,750
    Program website, CDL Bus Driver Training at Oxford Hills / Nezinscot Adult Education

  • Class BIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Commercial Drivers Licence Class B

    Westbrook Adult Education

    Westbrook

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Westbrook Adult Education, WestbrookClass BIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,400
    More details about Commercial Drivers Licence Class B at Westbrook Adult Education
    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
    $2,400

  • Class AIn personNo diploma needed

    Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A

    Eastern Maine Community College

    Bangor

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Eastern Maine Community College, BangorClass A · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,029
    School website, Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A at Eastern Maine Community College
    More details about Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A at Eastern Maine Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $50
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,029
    School website, Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A at Eastern Maine Community College

How to pay for CDL training in Maine

WIOA funding can pay for CDL training in Maine

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.

Quick facts: CDL training in Maine

programs with a price cost under $2,000
4 of 21
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
15th of 45
other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
34 of 41
CDL training programs here, against the typical state's 35
22 vs 35

State comparisons use the same figures as the CDL training by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).

CDL training in Portland, Bangor, Augusta and other Maine cities

Choosing an area filters the program list above. 12 in smaller cities and towns.

Other training in Maine

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

Where the Maine truck driving program numbers come from

Which Maine truck driving programs are on this list?

These are the truck driving programs Maine 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. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Maine offers.

How the prices and results of Maine 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 Maine

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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