CDL training in Providence, Rhode Island

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

4 schools offer these truck driving programs with classes in the Providence-Warwick area, and every one is approved for workforce funding: 7 by Massachusetts and 3 by Rhode Island. 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 Providence, all 10 programs take students without a high school diploma.

By kind, the 10 programs here are Class A (5 programs), Class B (3 programs) and bus and passenger (2 programs).

See the 10 programs

All 3 CDL training programs in Rhode Island, including online programs

How much does CDL training cost in Providence?

$4,098 to $5,500 is what most CDL training programs in Providence cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 10 programs with a price. All of them: $3,400 to $6,500

In the typical program

Finished the program: Not enough data; 3 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Working 6 months later: Not enough data; 3 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Earned a year, estimated: Not enough data; 3 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Length: 6 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 Providence may also offer CDL training. How these figures are made

Is there free CDL training in Providence?

Yes, if you qualify. WIOA (public workforce funding) can pay for any program on this page, in full or in part, depending on local limits.³⁴⁵In program year 2024 it paid toward the training of at least 135 people at 3 of the 10 programs here.
Ask an American Job Center whether you qualify, or call 1-877-872-5627.⁶ Before funding training, the center goes through an assessment and a career plan with you.⁵
Or pay yourself. Most truck driving programs in Providence cost $4,098 to $5,500. Prices on this page run from $3,400 to $6,500.

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

All 10 CDL training programs in Providence approved for WIOA funding

10 programs

Class AIn personNo diploma needed
CDL Class A Training Program
Teamsters Local 251 Driving School
East Providence
No diploma needed
Teamsters Local 251 Driving School, East ProvidenceClass AIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$57,100
Price if you pay yourself$5,500
35 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, CDL Class A Training Program at Teamsters Local 251 Driving School
More details about CDL Class A Training Program at Teamsters Local 251 Driving School
Finished
87%
Working at 6 months
86%
Earned in a quarter
$14,273
Length
8 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
345
Earned a year, estimated
$57,100
Price if you pay yourself
$5,500
students trained with WIOA funding
35
Program website, CDL Class A Training Program at Teamsters Local 251 Driving School
Class AIn personNo diploma needed
CDL Class A
International CDL
Johnston
No diploma needed
International CDL, JohnstonClass AIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$46,000
Price if you pay yourself$6,500
94 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, CDL Class A at International CDL
More details about CDL Class A at International CDL
Finished
83%
Working at 6 months
84%
Earned in a quarter
$11,493
Length
10 weeks, 22 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$75
Students counted
263
Earned a year, estimated
$46,000
Price if you pay yourself
$6,500
students trained with WIOA funding
94
Program website, CDL Class A at International CDL
Class BIn personNo diploma needed
CDL Class B
International CDL
Johnston
No diploma needed
International CDL, JohnstonClass BIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$44,600
Price if you pay yourself$4,500
6 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, CDL Class B at International CDL
More details about CDL Class B at International CDL
Finished
96%
Working at 6 months
60%
Earned in a quarter
$11,142
Length
10 weeks, 22 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$75
Students counted
31
Earned a year, estimated
$44,600
Price if you pay yourself
$4,500
students trained with WIOA funding
6
Program website, CDL Class B at International CDL
Bus and passengerIn personNo diploma needed
CDL Class B w/School Bus Cert.
Amaral Auto Truck Driving School, Inc.
Westport
No diploma needed
Amaral Auto Truck Driving School, Inc., WestportBus and passengerIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,400
Program website, CDL Class B w/School Bus Cert. at Amaral Auto Truck Driving School, Inc.
More details about CDL Class B w/School Bus Cert. at Amaral Auto Truck Driving School, Inc.
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
6 weeks, 20 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$260
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$3,400
Program website, CDL Class B w/School Bus Cert. at Amaral Auto Truck Driving School, Inc.
Bus and passengerIn personNo diploma needed
CDL Class B / School Bus
J & J Driving School & Logistics, Inc
New Bedford
No diploma needed
J & J Driving School & Logistics, Inc, New BedfordBus and passengerIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,500
Program website, CDL Class B / School Bus at J & J Driving School & Logistics, Inc
More details about CDL Class B / School Bus at J & J Driving School & Logistics, Inc
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
4 weeks, 20 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, CDL Class B / School Bus at J & J Driving School & Logistics, Inc
Class BIn personNo diploma needed
CDL Class B
Amaral Auto Truck Driving School, Inc.
Westport
No diploma needed
Amaral Auto Truck Driving School, Inc., WestportClass BIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$4,000
Program website, CDL Class B at Amaral Auto Truck Driving School, Inc.
More details about CDL Class B at Amaral Auto Truck Driving School, Inc.
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
6 weeks, 20 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$180
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$4,000
Program website, CDL Class B at Amaral Auto Truck Driving School, Inc.
Class BIn personNo diploma needed
CDL-B
J & J Driving School & Logistics, Inc
New Bedford
No diploma needed
J & J Driving School & Logistics, Inc, New BedfordClass BIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$4,390
Program website, CDL-B at J & J Driving School & Logistics, Inc
More details about CDL-B at J & J Driving School & Logistics, Inc
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
4 weeks, 25 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$4,390
Program website, CDL-B at J & J Driving School & Logistics, Inc
Class AIn personNo diploma needed
CDL Class A
Amaral Auto Truck Driving School, Inc.
Westport
No diploma needed
Amaral Auto Truck Driving School, Inc., WestportClass AIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$5,400
Program website, CDL Class A at Amaral Auto Truck Driving School, Inc.
More details about CDL Class A at Amaral Auto Truck Driving School, Inc.
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
6 weeks, 25 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$190
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$5,400
Program website, CDL Class A at Amaral Auto Truck Driving School, Inc.
Class AIn personNo diploma needed
CDL A
J & J Driving School & Logistics, Inc
New Bedford
No diploma needed
J & J Driving School & Logistics, Inc, New BedfordClass AIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$5,500
Program website, CDL A at J & J Driving School & Logistics, Inc
More details about CDL A at J & J Driving School & Logistics, Inc
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
6 weeks, 25 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$5,500
Program website, CDL A at J & J Driving School & Logistics, Inc
Class AIn personNo diploma needed
Class A CDL Full Course- Part Time
Amaral Auto Truck Driving School, Inc.
Westport
No diploma needed
Amaral Auto Truck Driving School, Inc., WestportClass AIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$5,900
School website, Class A CDL Full Course- Part Time at Amaral Auto Truck Driving School, Inc.
More details about Class A CDL Full Course- Part Time at Amaral Auto Truck Driving School, Inc.
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
12 weeks, 4 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$190
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$5,900
School website, Class A CDL Full Course- Part Time at Amaral Auto Truck Driving School, Inc.

How to pay for CDL training in Providence

WIOA funding can pay for CDL training in Providence

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.

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Where the Providence truck driving program numbers come from

Which Providence truck driving programs are on this list?

These are the truck driving programs with classes in the Providence-Warwick 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 Rhode Island 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 Providence 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.

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CDL training in Providence, Rhode Island

How much does CDL training cost in Providence?

Is there free CDL training in Providence?

All 10 CDL training programs in Providence approved for WIOA funding

CDL Class A Training Program

CDL Class A

CDL Class B

CDL Class B w/School Bus Cert.

CDL Class B / School Bus