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CDL training in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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

7 schools offer these truck driving programs with classes in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington area, and every one is approved for workforce funding: 8 by New Jersey, 3 by Maryland, 2 by Delaware and 1 by Pennsylvania. 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 Philadelphia, 11 of the 14 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 14 programs here are Class A (9 programs), Class B (2 programs), CDL (class not stated, 1 program), bus and passenger (1 program), and 1 more of one other kind.

See the 14 programs

All 108 CDL training programs in Pennsylvania, including online programs

How much does CDL training cost in Philadelphia?

$3,399 to $5,034 is what most CDL training programs in Philadelphia cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 14 programs with a price. All of them: $2,200 to $8,000

In the typical program

Finished the program
95%
Working 6 months later
71%
Earned a year, estimated
about $45,400
Length
Not enough data
4 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 Philadelphia may also offer CDL training. How these figures are made

Is there free CDL training in Philadelphia?

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

All 14 CDL training programs in Philadelphia approved for WIOA funding

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14 programs

  • Class AIn personNo diploma needed

    CDL-A Commercial Drivers License Training

    American Driver Training Academy

    New Castle

    No diploma needed

    American Driver Training Academy, New CastleClass AIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$89,500
    Price if you pay yourself$7,145

    129 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, CDL-A Commercial Drivers License Training at American Driver Training Academy
    More details about CDL-A Commercial Drivers License Training at American Driver Training Academy
    Finished
    99%
    Working at 6 months
    90%
    Earned in a quarter
    $22,365
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $200
    Students counted
    470
    Earned a year, estimated
    $89,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,145
    students trained with WIOA funding
    129
    Program website, CDL-A Commercial Drivers License Training at American Driver Training Academy

  • Class AIn personNo diploma needed

    ADV. CDL A wForklift Hazmat TWIC

    Mikes Driving School Inc.

    Clayton

    No diploma needed

    Mikes Driving School Inc., ClaytonClass AIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$47,700
    Price if you pay yourself$4,000

    369 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, ADV. CDL A wForklift Hazmat TWIC at Mikes Driving School Inc.
    More details about ADV. CDL A wForklift Hazmat TWIC at Mikes Driving School Inc.
    Finished
    91%
    Working at 6 months
    69%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,926
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $500
    Students counted
    390
    Earned a year, estimated
    $47,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,000
    students trained with WIOA funding
    369
    Program website, ADV. CDL A wForklift Hazmat TWIC at Mikes Driving School Inc.

  • Class AIn personNo diploma needed

    CDLA TractorTrailer

    Smith Solomon Driver Training Deptford

    Deptford

    No diploma needed

    Smith Solomon Driver Training Deptford, DeptfordClass AIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$42,600
    Price if you pay yourself$3,995

    218 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, CDLA TractorTrailer at Smith Solomon Driver Training Deptford
    More details about CDLA TractorTrailer at Smith Solomon Driver Training Deptford
    Finished
    74%
    Working at 6 months
    58%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,645
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $155
    Students counted
    228
    Earned a year, estimated
    $42,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,995
    students trained with WIOA funding
    218
    Program website, CDLA TractorTrailer at Smith Solomon Driver Training Deptford

  • Class BIn personEducation and courses

    Straight Truck Driver Training (75 Clock Hours)

    Cecil College

    North East

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Cecil College, North EastClass B · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$49,400
    Price if you pay yourself$2,200

    4 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Straight Truck Driver Training (75 Clock Hours) at Cecil College
    More details about Straight Truck Driver Training (75 Clock Hours) at Cecil College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    50%
    Earned in a quarter
    $12,342
    Length
    2 weeks, 38 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    198
    Earned a year, estimated
    $49,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,200
    students trained with WIOA funding
    4
    Program website, Straight Truck Driver Training (75 Clock Hours) at Cecil College

  • Class AIn personNo diploma needed

    CDL A TractorTrailer

    Smith Solomon Driver Training Bordentown

    Bordentown

    No diploma needed

    Smith Solomon Driver Training Bordentown, BordentownClass AIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$49,800
    Price if you pay yourself$3,000

    150 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, CDL A TractorTrailer at Smith Solomon Driver Training Bordentown
    More details about CDL A TractorTrailer at Smith Solomon Driver Training Bordentown
    Finished
    83%
    Working at 6 months
    57%
    Earned in a quarter
    $12,457
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    170
    Earned a year, estimated
    $49,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,000
    students trained with WIOA funding
    150
    Program website, CDL A TractorTrailer at Smith Solomon Driver Training Bordentown

  • Class AIn personNo diploma needed

    Truck Driver Training (300 Clock Hours)

    Cecil College

    North East

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Cecil College, North EastClass A · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$45,400
    Price if you pay yourself$5,045

    33 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Truck Driver Training (300 Clock Hours) at Cecil College
    More details about Truck Driver Training (300 Clock Hours) at Cecil College
    Finished
    98%
    Working at 6 months
    80%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,350
    Length
    8 weeks, 38 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    164
    Earned a year, estimated
    $45,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,045
    students trained with WIOA funding
    33
    Program website, Truck Driver Training (300 Clock Hours) at Cecil College

  • Class AIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Weekend Truck Driving Training (300 Clock Hours)

    Cecil College

    North East

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Cecil College, North EastClass A · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$47,600
    Price if you pay yourself$4,625

    6 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Weekend Truck Driving Training (300 Clock Hours) at Cecil College
    More details about Weekend Truck Driving Training (300 Clock Hours) at Cecil College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    78%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,909
    Length
    10 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    93
    Earned a year, estimated
    $47,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,625
    students trained with WIOA funding
    6
    Program website, Weekend Truck Driving Training (300 Clock Hours) at Cecil College

  • Class BIn personNo diploma needed

    Adv CDL Class B Straight Truck wForkli

    Mikes Driving School Inc.

    Clayton

    No diploma needed

    Mikes Driving School Inc., ClaytonClass BIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$43,300
    Price if you pay yourself$3,999

    34 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Adv CDL Class B Straight Truck wForkli at Mikes Driving School Inc.
    More details about Adv CDL Class B Straight Truck wForkli at Mikes Driving School Inc.
    Finished
    92%
    Working at 6 months
    60%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,837
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $125
    Students counted
    35
    Earned a year, estimated
    $43,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,999
    students trained with WIOA funding
    34
    Program website, Adv CDL Class B Straight Truck wForkli at Mikes Driving School Inc.

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

    Commercial Drivers License (CDL)

    Delaware Skills Center

    New Castle

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Delaware Skills Center, New CastleCDL (class not stated)In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,000
    Program website, Commercial Drivers License (CDL) at Delaware Skills Center
    More details about Commercial Drivers License (CDL) at Delaware Skills Center
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $200
    Students counted
    13
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,000
    Program website, Commercial Drivers License (CDL) at Delaware Skills Center

  • Class AIn personNo diploma needed

    ADV. CDL Class A wForklift

    Mikes Driving School Inc.

    Clayton

    No diploma needed

    Mikes Driving School Inc., ClaytonClass AIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$44,100
    Price if you pay yourself$3,200

    11 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, ADV. CDL Class A wForklift at Mikes Driving School Inc.
    More details about ADV. CDL Class A wForklift at Mikes Driving School Inc.
    Finished
    86%
    Working at 6 months
    80%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,034
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $250
    Students counted
    11
    Earned a year, estimated
    $44,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,200
    students trained with WIOA funding
    11
    Program website, ADV. CDL Class A wForklift at Mikes Driving School Inc.

  • Bus and passengerIn personNo diploma needed

    Adv. CDL B with Passenger

    Mikes Driving School Inc.

    Clayton

    No diploma needed

    Mikes Driving School Inc., ClaytonBus and passengerIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$19,300
    Price if you pay yourself$3,200

    11 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Adv. CDL B with Passenger at Mikes Driving School Inc.
    More details about Adv. CDL B with Passenger at Mikes Driving School Inc.
    Finished
    83%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $4,815
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $250
    Students counted
    11
    Earned a year, estimated
    $19,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,200
    students trained with WIOA funding
    11
    Program website, Adv. CDL B with Passenger at Mikes Driving School Inc.

  • Class AIn personNo diploma needed

    CDL A TractorTrailer Plus Fork Lift

    Smith Solomon Driver Training Deptford

    Deptford

    No diploma needed

    Smith Solomon Driver Training Deptford, DeptfordClass AIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$34,400
    Price if you pay yourself$5,975

    10 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, CDL A TractorTrailer Plus Fork Lift at Smith Solomon Driver Training Deptford
    More details about CDL A TractorTrailer Plus Fork Lift at Smith Solomon Driver Training Deptford
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    71%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,597
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    10
    Earned a year, estimated
    $34,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,975
    students trained with WIOA funding
    10
    Program website, CDL A TractorTrailer Plus Fork Lift at Smith Solomon Driver Training Deptford

  • RefresherIn personNo diploma needed

    Adv CDL Class A Refresher

    Mikes Driving School Inc.

    Clayton

    No diploma needed

    Mikes Driving School Inc., ClaytonRefresherIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,999
    Program website, Adv CDL Class A Refresher at Mikes Driving School Inc.
    More details about Adv CDL Class A Refresher at Mikes Driving School Inc.
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $125
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,999
    Program website, Adv CDL Class A Refresher at Mikes Driving School Inc.

  • Class AIn personNo diploma needed

    CDL Class A | Emerge Career

    Ameelio Emerge Public Benefit Corporation

    Philadelphia

    No diploma needed

    Ameelio Emerge Public Benefit Corporation, PhiladelphiaClass AIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$8,000
    More details about CDL Class A | Emerge Career at Ameelio Emerge Public Benefit Corporation
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    10 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $252
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $8,000

How to pay for CDL training in Philadelphia

WIOA funding can pay for CDL training in Philadelphia

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 Philadelphia

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

Where the Philadelphia truck driving program numbers come from

Which Philadelphia truck driving programs are on this list?

These are the truck driving programs with classes in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington 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 Pennsylvania 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 Philadelphia 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 Pennsylvania figures?

We leave out the share working 6 months later for Pennsylvania: its rates sit far below every other state's, and the counts suggest jobs were traced only for students whose training was publicly paid.

Sources for the facts about CDL training in Philadelphia

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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