CDL training in Tennessee

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

43 schools offer these truck driving programs, and Tennessee 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 Tennessee, 22 of the 50 programs take students without a high school diploma, 25 ask for a diploma or equivalent and 3 ask for earlier courses first.

By kind, the 50 programs here are Class A (23 programs), CDL (class not stated, 22 programs), Class B (2 programs), refresher (2 programs), and 1 more of one other kind.

See the 50 programs

How much does CDL training cost in Tennessee?

$1,806 to $4,995 is what most CDL training programs in Tennessee cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 50 programs with a price. All of them: $1,000 to $7,495

In the typical program

Finished the program: 91%
Working 6 months later: 80%
Earned a year, estimated: about $44,900
Length: 4 to 8 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 Tennessee may also offer CDL training. How these figures are made

Is there free CDL training in Tennessee?

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 3,103 people at 37 of the 50 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 Tennessee cost $1,806 to $4,995. Prices on this page run from $1,000 to $7,495.

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

All 50 CDL training programs in Tennessee approved for WIOA funding

50 programs

Class AIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Class A CDL Training
Tennessee Truck Driving School
Powell
High school diploma or equivalent
Tennessee Truck Driving School, PowellClass AIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$42,600
Price if you pay yourself$5,000
160 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Class A CDL Training at Tennessee Truck Driving School
More details about Class A CDL Training at Tennessee Truck Driving School
Finished
89%
Working at 6 months
84%
Earned in a quarter
$10,653
Length
3 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$454
Students counted
3,264
Earned a year, estimated
$42,600
Price if you pay yourself
$5,000
students trained with WIOA funding
160
Program website, Class A CDL Training at Tennessee Truck Driving School
CDL (class not stated)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Commercial Truck Driver Training
Roadmaster Drivers School
Millington
High school diploma or equivalent
Roadmaster Drivers School, MillingtonCDL (class not stated)In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$39,600
Price if you pay yourself$7,495
128 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Commercial Truck Driver Training at Roadmaster Drivers School
More details about Commercial Truck Driver Training at Roadmaster Drivers School
Finished
84%
Working at 6 months
86%
Earned in a quarter
$9,903
Length
4 weeks, 45 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$200
Students counted
3,070
Earned a year, estimated
$39,600
Price if you pay yourself
$7,495
students trained with WIOA funding
128
Program website, Commercial Truck Driver Training at Roadmaster Drivers School
Class AIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Commercial Drivers License: Class A
United Truck Driving School, Inc.
Murfreesboro
High school diploma or equivalent
United Truck Driving School, Inc., MurfreesboroClass AIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$48,200
Price if you pay yourself$5,995
581 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Commercial Drivers License: Class A at United Truck Driving School, Inc.
More details about Commercial Drivers License: Class A at United Truck Driving School, Inc.
Finished
85%
Working at 6 months
77%
Earned in a quarter
$12,045
Length
4 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$440
Students counted
1,796
Earned a year, estimated
$48,200
Price if you pay yourself
$5,995
students trained with WIOA funding
581
Program website, Commercial Drivers License: Class A at United Truck Driving School, Inc.
CDL (class not stated)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Custom Motor Carrier Driver Training
Truck Driver Institute, Inc
Christiana
High school diploma or equivalent
Truck Driver Institute, Inc, ChristianaCDL (class not stated)In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$50,100
Price if you pay yourself$5,995
189 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Custom Motor Carrier Driver Training at Truck Driver Institute, Inc
More details about Custom Motor Carrier Driver Training at Truck Driver Institute, Inc
Finished
89%
Working at 6 months
80%
Earned in a quarter
$12,529
Length
3 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
968
Earned a year, estimated
$50,100
Price if you pay yourself
$5,995
students trained with WIOA funding
189
Program website, Custom Motor Carrier Driver Training at Truck Driver Institute, Inc
Class AIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
CDL A Certification
Tennessee CDL School Inc.
Madison
High school diploma or equivalent
Tennessee CDL School Inc., MadisonClass AIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$44,500
Price if you pay yourself$4,800
242 students trained with WIOA funding
More details about CDL A Certification at Tennessee CDL School Inc.
Finished
91%
Working at 6 months
78%
Earned in a quarter
$11,133
Length
3 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$196
Students counted
950
Earned a year, estimated
$44,500
Price if you pay yourself
$4,800
students trained with WIOA funding
242
Class AIn personNo diploma needed
Commercial Driving License (CDL-A) Course & Testing
Lockhart Trucking Academy, LLC
Lebanon
No diploma needed
Lockhart Trucking Academy, LLC, LebanonClass AIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$44,900
Price if you pay yourself$5,900
283 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Commercial Driving License (CDL-A) Course & Testing at Lockhart Trucking Academy, LLC
More details about Commercial Driving License (CDL-A) Course & Testing at Lockhart Trucking Academy, LLC
Finished
88%
Working at 6 months
78%
Earned in a quarter
$11,226
Length
4 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
715
Earned a year, estimated
$44,900
Price if you pay yourself
$5,900
students trained with WIOA funding
283
Program website, Commercial Driving License (CDL-A) Course & Testing at Lockhart Trucking Academy, LLC
Class AIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Class A CDL Program
160 Driving Academy - Nashville, TN
Nashville
High school diploma or equivalent
160 Driving Academy - Nashville, TN, NashvilleClass AIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$48,700
Price if you pay yourself$4,995
134 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Class A CDL Program at 160 Driving Academy - Nashville, TN
More details about Class A CDL Program at 160 Driving Academy - Nashville, TN
Finished
72%
Working at 6 months
89%
Earned in a quarter
$12,177
Length
4 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
496
Earned a year, estimated
$48,700
Price if you pay yourself
$4,995
students trained with WIOA funding
134
Program website, Class A CDL Program at 160 Driving Academy - Nashville, TN
Class AIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Commercial Truck Driving
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Chattanooga
Chattanooga
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Chattanooga, ChattanoogaClass A · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$53,800
Price if you pay yourself$1,650
22 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Commercial Truck Driving at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Chattanooga
More details about Commercial Truck Driving at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Chattanooga
Finished
93%
Working at 6 months
85%
Earned in a quarter
$13,457
Length
8 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$246
Students counted
473
Earned a year, estimated
$53,800
Price if you pay yourself
$1,650
students trained with WIOA funding
22
Program website, Commercial Truck Driving at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Chattanooga
CDL (class not stated)In personNo diploma needed
Commercial Driver License Training
DRIVE TRAIN - Jackson, TN
Jackson
No diploma needed
DRIVE TRAIN - Jackson, TN, JacksonCDL (class not stated)In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$39,800
Price if you pay yourself$3,995
112 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Commercial Driver License Training at DRIVE TRAIN - Jackson, TN
More details about Commercial Driver License Training at DRIVE TRAIN - Jackson, TN
Finished
88%
Working at 6 months
79%
Earned in a quarter
$9,939
Length
3 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$50
Students counted
442
Earned a year, estimated
$39,800
Price if you pay yourself
$3,995
students trained with WIOA funding
112
Program website, Commercial Driver License Training at DRIVE TRAIN - Jackson, TN
CDL (class not stated)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Truck Driving
Roadrunner Driving School, LLC
Sharon
High school diploma or equivalent
Roadrunner Driving School, LLC, SharonCDL (class not stated)In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$44,800
Price if you pay yourself$4,000
126 students trained with WIOA funding
More details about Truck Driving at Roadrunner Driving School, LLC
Finished
99%
Working at 6 months
83%
Earned in a quarter
$11,200
Length
3 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$284
Students counted
430
Earned a year, estimated
$44,800
Price if you pay yourself
$4,000
students trained with WIOA funding
126
Class AIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
CDL Training: Class A Tractor Trailer
Miller-Motte College Chattanooga
Chattanooga
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Miller-Motte College Chattanooga, ChattanoogaClass A · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$48,900
Price if you pay yourself$4,000
126 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, CDL Training: Class A Tractor Trailer at Miller-Motte College Chattanooga
More details about CDL Training: Class A Tractor Trailer at Miller-Motte College Chattanooga
Finished
86%
Working at 6 months
89%
Earned in a quarter
$12,225
Length
4 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
408
Earned a year, estimated
$48,900
Price if you pay yourself
$4,000
students trained with WIOA funding
126
Program website, CDL Training: Class A Tractor Trailer at Miller-Motte College Chattanooga
Class AIn personNo diploma needed
Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Training Program
160 Driving Academy
Chattanooga
No diploma needed
160 Driving Academy, ChattanoogaClass AIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$39,400
Price if you pay yourself$4,995
112 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Training Program at 160 Driving Academy
More details about Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Training Program at 160 Driving Academy
Finished
77%
Working at 6 months
81%
Earned in a quarter
$9,857
Length
4 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
380
Earned a year, estimated
$39,400
Price if you pay yourself
$4,995
students trained with WIOA funding
112
Program website, Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Training Program at 160 Driving Academy
CDL (class not stated)In personEducation and courses
Federal Theory and behind the wheel training for Commercial Driver License
Drive Train-Memphis
Memphis
Education and courses
Drive Train-Memphis, MemphisCDL (class not stated)In person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$41,300
Price if you pay yourself$3,995
104 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Federal Theory and behind the wheel training for Commercial Driver License at Drive Train-Memphis
More details about Federal Theory and behind the wheel training for Commercial Driver License at Drive Train-Memphis
Finished
88%
Working at 6 months
74%
Earned in a quarter
$10,318
Length
3 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$50
Students counted
371
Earned a year, estimated
$41,300
Price if you pay yourself
$3,995
students trained with WIOA funding
104
Program website, Federal Theory and behind the wheel training for Commercial Driver License at Drive Train-Memphis
Class AIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Commercial Truck Driver Training Class A
Armored Trucking Academy LLC
Clarksville
High school diploma or equivalent
Armored Trucking Academy LLC, ClarksvilleClass AIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$51,100
Price if you pay yourself$5,000
78 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Commercial Truck Driver Training Class A at Armored Trucking Academy LLC
More details about Commercial Truck Driver Training Class A at Armored Trucking Academy LLC
Finished
96%
Working at 6 months
65%
Earned in a quarter
$12,785
Length
4 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
301
Earned a year, estimated
$51,100
Price if you pay yourself
$5,000
students trained with WIOA funding
78
Program website, Commercial Truck Driver Training Class A at Armored Trucking Academy LLC
Class AIn personNo diploma needed
Class A CDL Program
160 Driving Academy
Memphis
No diploma needed
160 Driving Academy, MemphisClass AIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$30,000
Price if you pay yourself$4,995
39 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Class A CDL Program at 160 Driving Academy
More details about Class A CDL Program at 160 Driving Academy
Finished
81%
Working at 6 months
85%
Earned in a quarter
$7,507
Length
4 weeks, 50 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
247
Earned a year, estimated
$30,000
Price if you pay yourself
$4,995
students trained with WIOA funding
39
Program website, Class A CDL Program at 160 Driving Academy
CDL (class not stated)In personNo diploma needed
Truck Driving
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Jackson
Jackson
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Jackson, JacksonCDL (class not stated) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$46,900
Price if you pay yourself$1,594
17 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Truck Driving at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Jackson
More details about Truck Driving at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Jackson
Finished
98%
Working at 6 months
87%
Earned in a quarter
$11,719
Length
8 weeks, 30 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$244
Students counted
243
Earned a year, estimated
$46,900
Price if you pay yourself
$1,594
students trained with WIOA funding
17
Program website, Truck Driving at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Jackson
Class BIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Commercial Drivers License: Class B
United Truck Driving School, Inc.
Murfreesboro
High school diploma or equivalent
United Truck Driving School, Inc., MurfreesboroClass BIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$50,500
Price if you pay yourself$4,800
26 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Commercial Drivers License: Class B at United Truck Driving School, Inc.
More details about Commercial Drivers License: Class B at United Truck Driving School, Inc.
Finished
97%
Working at 6 months
68%
Earned in a quarter
$12,634
Length
3 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$440
Students counted
218
Earned a year, estimated
$50,500
Price if you pay yourself
$4,800
students trained with WIOA funding
26
Program website, Commercial Drivers License: Class B at United Truck Driving School, Inc.
Class AIn personNo diploma needed
Class A CDL Entry Level Driver Training Program
Tri Cities Truck Driving School, LLC
Johnson City
No diploma needed
Tri Cities Truck Driving School, LLC, Johnson CityClass AIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$45,400
Price if you pay yourself$4,500
42 students trained with WIOA funding
More details about Class A CDL Entry Level Driver Training Program at Tri Cities Truck Driving School, LLC
Finished
96%
Working at 6 months
80%
Earned in a quarter
$11,338
Length
3 weeks, 50 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
207
Earned a year, estimated
$45,400
Price if you pay yourself
$4,500
students trained with WIOA funding
42
Class AIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Commerical Drivers Licence Training
Superior Drivers Institute
Columbia
High school diploma or equivalent
Superior Drivers Institute, ColumbiaClass AIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$46,300
Price if you pay yourself$5,500
65 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Commerical Drivers Licence Training at Superior Drivers Institute
More details about Commerical Drivers Licence Training at Superior Drivers Institute
Finished
91%
Working at 6 months
79%
Earned in a quarter
$11,582
Length
4 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$180
Students counted
203
Earned a year, estimated
$46,300
Price if you pay yourself
$5,500
students trained with WIOA funding
65
Program website, Commerical Drivers Licence Training at Superior Drivers Institute
CDL (class not stated)In personNo diploma needed
Truck Driving
TCAT Upper Cumberland
Crossville
Accredited school
No diploma needed
TCAT Upper Cumberland, CrossvilleCDL (class not stated) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$42,800
Price if you pay yourself$1,536
30 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Truck Driving at TCAT Upper Cumberland
More details about Truck Driving at TCAT Upper Cumberland
Finished
93%
Working at 6 months
82%
Earned in a quarter
$10,690
Length
7 weeks, 37 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$380
Students counted
182
Earned a year, estimated
$42,800
Price if you pay yourself
$1,536
students trained with WIOA funding
30
Program website, Truck Driving at TCAT Upper Cumberland
CDL (class not stated)In personNo diploma needed
Truck Driving
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Knoxville
Knoxville
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Knoxville, KnoxvilleCDL (class not stated) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$44,800
Price if you pay yourself$1,992
11 students trained with WIOA funding
School website, Truck Driving at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Knoxville
More details about Truck Driving at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Knoxville
Finished
88%
Working at 6 months
75%
Earned in a quarter
$11,190
Length
8 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$349
Students counted
174
Earned a year, estimated
$44,800
Price if you pay yourself
$1,992
students trained with WIOA funding
11
School website, Truck Driving at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Knoxville
CDL (class not stated)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
CDL Training
Future Truck Drivers of America, LLC
Memphis
High school diploma or equivalent
Future Truck Drivers of America, LLC, MemphisCDL (class not stated)In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$41,600
Price if you pay yourself$6,500
118 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, CDL Training at Future Truck Drivers of America, LLC
More details about CDL Training at Future Truck Drivers of America, LLC
Finished
97%
Working at 6 months
86%
Earned in a quarter
$10,395
Length
4 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$192
Students counted
162
Earned a year, estimated
$41,600
Price if you pay yourself
$6,500
students trained with WIOA funding
118
Program website, CDL Training at Future Truck Drivers of America, LLC
CDL (class not stated)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Truck Driving
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Memphis
Memphis
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Memphis, MemphisCDL (class not stated) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$40,800
Price if you pay yourself$1,536
19 students trained with WIOA funding
More details about Truck Driving at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Memphis
Finished
90%
Working at 6 months
88%
Earned in a quarter
$10,197
Length
40 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$351
Students counted
152
Earned a year, estimated
$40,800
Price if you pay yourself
$1,536
students trained with WIOA funding
19
CDL (class not stated)In personNo diploma needed
Truck Driving
Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest
Newbern
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest, NewbernCDL (class not stated) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$44,700
Price if you pay yourself$1,536
Program website, Truck Driving at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest
More details about Truck Driving at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest
Finished
89%
Working at 6 months
80%
Earned in a quarter
$11,172
Length
8 weeks, 30 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$285
Students counted
147
Earned a year, estimated
$44,700
Price if you pay yourself
$1,536
Program website, Truck Driving at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest
CDL (class not stated)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Gray Eagle Driving Academy
Gray Eagle Driving Academy
Memphis
High school diploma or equivalent
Gray Eagle Driving Academy, MemphisCDL (class not stated)In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$33,100
Price if you pay yourself$4,935
119 students trained with WIOA funding
More details about Gray Eagle Driving Academy at Gray Eagle Driving Academy
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
85%
Earned in a quarter
$8,277
Length
4 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$65
Students counted
141
Earned a year, estimated
$33,100
Price if you pay yourself
$4,935
students trained with WIOA funding
119
CDL (class not stated)In personNo diploma needed
Truck Driving
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Shelbyville
Shelbyville
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Shelbyville, ShelbyvilleCDL (class not stated) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$49,100
Price if you pay yourself$1,236
9 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Truck Driving at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Shelbyville
More details about Truck Driving at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Shelbyville
Finished
89%
Working at 6 months
77%
Earned in a quarter
$12,266
Length
8 weeks, 30 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,059
Students counted
133
Earned a year, estimated
$49,100
Price if you pay yourself
$1,236
students trained with WIOA funding
9
Program website, Truck Driving at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Shelbyville
Class AIn personNo diploma needed
Commercial Driver's License (CDL-A - Truck Driving)
Virginia Highlands Community College
Abingdon, VA
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Virginia Highlands Community College, Abingdon, VAClass A · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Classes are outside Tennessee; Tennessee approved the program for its funding.
Earned a year, estimated$47,300
Price if you pay yourself$6,000
Program website, Commercial Driver's License (CDL-A - Truck Driving) at Virginia Highlands Community College
More details about Commercial Driver's License (CDL-A - Truck Driving) at Virginia Highlands Community College
Finished
97%
Working at 6 months
86%
Earned in a quarter
$11,829
Length
6 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$64
Students counted
128
Earned a year, estimated
$47,300
Price if you pay yourself
$6,000
Program website, Commercial Driver's License (CDL-A - Truck Driving) at Virginia Highlands Community College
CDL (class not stated)In personEducation and courses
Truck Driving Technology
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Crump
Crump
Accredited school
Education and courses
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Crump, CrumpCDL (class not stated) · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$50,900
Price if you pay yourself$1,967
13 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Truck Driving Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Crump
More details about Truck Driving Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Crump
Finished
95%
Working at 6 months
77%
Earned in a quarter
$12,723
Length
8 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$35
Students counted
82
Earned a year, estimated
$50,900
Price if you pay yourself
$1,967
students trained with WIOA funding
13
Program website, Truck Driving Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Crump
CDL (class not stated)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
CDL Truck Driving Training
Olympic Career Training Institute
Memphis
High school diploma or equivalent
Olympic Career Training Institute, MemphisCDL (class not stated)Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$35,600
Price if you pay yourself$4,596
30 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, CDL Truck Driving Training at Olympic Career Training Institute
More details about CDL Truck Driving Training at Olympic Career Training Institute
Finished
82%
Working at 6 months
60%
Earned in a quarter
$8,908
Length
4 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$400
Students counted
68
Earned a year, estimated
$35,600
Price if you pay yourself
$4,596
students trained with WIOA funding
30
Program website, CDL Truck Driving Training at Olympic Career Training Institute
Class AIn personNo diploma needed
CDL Class-A Tractor Trailer Entry Level Driver Training Program
Ccs Truck Driving School, Inc
Fall Branch
No diploma needed
Ccs Truck Driving School, Inc, Fall BranchClass AIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$45,400
Price if you pay yourself$4,990
9 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, CDL Class-A Tractor Trailer Entry Level Driver Training Program at Ccs Truck Driving School, Inc
More details about CDL Class-A Tractor Trailer Entry Level Driver Training Program at Ccs Truck Driving School, Inc
Finished
93%
Working at 6 months
86%
Earned in a quarter
$11,357
Length
5 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$376
Students counted
65
Earned a year, estimated
$45,400
Price if you pay yourself
$4,990
students trained with WIOA funding
9
Program website, CDL Class-A Tractor Trailer Entry Level Driver Training Program at Ccs Truck Driving School, Inc
Class AIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Class A CDL Program
Class A Driving Academy
Memphis
High school diploma or equivalent
Class A Driving Academy, MemphisClass AIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$42,700
Price if you pay yourself$5,700
43 students trained with WIOA funding
More details about Class A CDL Program at Class A Driving Academy
Finished
95%
Working at 6 months
79%
Earned in a quarter
$10,684
Length
4 weeks, 50 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
65
Earned a year, estimated
$42,700
Price if you pay yourself
$5,700
students trained with WIOA funding
43
CDL (class not stated)In personEducation and courses
Truck Driving
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Morristown
Morristown
Accredited school
Education and courses
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Morristown, MorristownCDL (class not stated) · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$57,100
Price if you pay yourself$1,596
10 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Truck Driving at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Morristown
More details about Truck Driving at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Morristown
Finished
93%
Working at 6 months
92%
Earned in a quarter
$14,272
Length
7 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$489
Students counted
59
Earned a year, estimated
$57,100
Price if you pay yourself
$1,596
students trained with WIOA funding
10
Program website, Truck Driving at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Morristown
Class AIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
CDL-COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE Training
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Austin Peay State University, ClarksvilleClass A · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$60,000
Price if you pay yourself$4,800
15 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, CDL-COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE Training at Austin Peay State University
More details about CDL-COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE Training at Austin Peay State University
Finished
79%
Working at 6 months
76%
Earned in a quarter
$14,994
Length
4 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
48
Earned a year, estimated
$60,000
Price if you pay yourself
$4,800
students trained with WIOA funding
15
Program website, CDL-COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE Training at Austin Peay State University
CDL (class not stated)In personNo diploma needed
Truck Driving
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Oneida Huntsvill
Huntsville
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Oneida Huntsvill, HuntsvilleCDL (class not stated) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$60,800
Price if you pay yourself$1,753
More details about Truck Driving at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Oneida Huntsvill
Finished
90%
Working at 6 months
92%
Earned in a quarter
$15,211
Length
10 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$70
Students counted
41
Earned a year, estimated
$60,800
Price if you pay yourself
$1,753
CDL (class not stated)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Truck Driving CDL Training
Patriot Trucking Institute LLC
Cookeville
High school diploma or equivalent
Patriot Trucking Institute LLC, CookevilleCDL (class not stated)In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$44,500
Price if you pay yourself$4,500
32 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Truck Driving CDL Training at Patriot Trucking Institute LLC
More details about Truck Driving CDL Training at Patriot Trucking Institute LLC
Finished
58%
Working at 6 months
76%
Earned in a quarter
$11,122
Length
4 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$500
Students counted
41
Earned a year, estimated
$44,500
Price if you pay yourself
$4,500
students trained with WIOA funding
32
Program website, Truck Driving CDL Training at Patriot Trucking Institute LLC
Class AIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Class A CDL Training - Industry Driven Training leading to Employment
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Knoxville
Knoxville
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Knoxville, KnoxvilleClass A · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$50,000
Price if you pay yourself$1,992
11 students trained with WIOA funding
School website, Class A CDL Training - Industry Driven Training leading to Employment at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Knoxville
More details about Class A CDL Training - Industry Driven Training leading to Employment at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Knoxville
Finished
92%
Working at 6 months
89%
Earned in a quarter
$12,512
Length
7 weeks, 45 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$349
Students counted
38
Earned a year, estimated
$50,000
Price if you pay yourself
$1,992
students trained with WIOA funding
11
School website, Class A CDL Training - Industry Driven Training leading to Employment at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Knoxville
CDL (class not stated)In personNo diploma needed
Truck Driving
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Hohenwald
Hohenwald
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Hohenwald, HohenwaldCDL (class not stated) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$64,600
Price if you pay yourself$1,203
Program website, Truck Driving at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Hohenwald
More details about Truck Driving at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Hohenwald
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
75%
Earned in a quarter
$16,145
Length
6 weeks, 30 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$424
Students counted
36
Earned a year, estimated
$64,600
Price if you pay yourself
$1,203
Program website, Truck Driving at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Hohenwald
CDL (class not stated)In personNo diploma needed
Truck Driving Program
TLD Logistics
Crossville
No diploma needed
TLD Logistics, CrossvilleCDL (class not stated)In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$46,900
Price if you pay yourself$5,000
23 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Truck Driving Program at TLD Logistics
More details about Truck Driving Program at TLD Logistics
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
100%
Earned in a quarter
$11,733
Length
52 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
34
Earned a year, estimated
$46,900
Price if you pay yourself
$5,000
students trained with WIOA funding
23
Program website, Truck Driving Program at TLD Logistics
CDL (class not stated)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Truck Driving
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Mcminnville
McMinnville
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Mcminnville, McMinnvilleCDL (class not stated) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$56,700
Price if you pay yourself$1,503
Program website, Truck Driving at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Mcminnville
More details about Truck Driving at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Mcminnville
Finished
96%
Working at 6 months
78%
Earned in a quarter
$14,183
Length
7 weeks, 30 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,122
Students counted
27
Earned a year, estimated
$56,700
Price if you pay yourself
$1,503
Program website, Truck Driving at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Mcminnville
Class A and Class BIn personNo diploma needed
Truck Driving
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Harriman
Harriman
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Harriman, HarrimanClass A and Class B · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$32,800
Price if you pay yourself$1,296
4 students trained with WIOA funding
More details about Truck Driving at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Harriman
Finished
95%
Working at 6 months
100%
Earned in a quarter
$8,198
Length
8 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,663
Students counted
26
Earned a year, estimated
$32,800
Price if you pay yourself
$1,296
students trained with WIOA funding
4
Class AIn personNo diploma needed
CDL Class-A Tractor Trailer Driver License Skills Training Program
Ccs Truck Driving School, Inc
Fall Branch
No diploma needed
Ccs Truck Driving School, Inc, Fall BranchClass AIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$36,900
Price if you pay yourself$4,300
5 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, CDL Class-A Tractor Trailer Driver License Skills Training Program at Ccs Truck Driving School, Inc
More details about CDL Class-A Tractor Trailer Driver License Skills Training Program at Ccs Truck Driving School, Inc
Finished
90%
Working at 6 months
67%
Earned in a quarter
$9,222
Length
4 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$235
Students counted
20
Earned a year, estimated
$36,900
Price if you pay yourself
$4,300
students trained with WIOA funding
5
Program website, CDL Class-A Tractor Trailer Driver License Skills Training Program at Ccs Truck Driving School, Inc
CDL (class not stated)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Truck Driving
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Livingston
Livingston
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Livingston, LivingstonCDL (class not stated) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,536
Program website, Truck Driving at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Livingston
More details about Truck Driving at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Livingston
Finished
88%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
8 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$68
Students counted
18
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,536
Program website, Truck Driving at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Livingston
Class AHybridNo diploma needed
Class A CDL
Hopkinsville Community College
Hopkinsville, KY
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Hopkinsville Community College, Hopkinsville, KYClass A · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed
Classes are outside Tennessee; Tennessee approved the program for its funding.
Earned a year, estimated$31,800
Price if you pay yourself$3,928
16 students trained with WIOA funding
More details about Class A CDL at Hopkinsville Community College
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
94%
Earned in a quarter
$7,959
Length
25 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$72
Students counted
16
Earned a year, estimated
$31,800
Price if you pay yourself
$3,928
students trained with WIOA funding
16
RefresherIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Commercial Drivers License - Refresher
United Truck Driving School, Inc.
Murfreesboro
High school diploma or equivalent
United Truck Driving School, Inc., MurfreesboroRefresherIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$44,700
Price if you pay yourself$3,845
Program website, Commercial Drivers License - Refresher at United Truck Driving School, Inc.
More details about Commercial Drivers License - Refresher at United Truck Driving School, Inc.
Finished
93%
Working at 6 months
71%
Earned in a quarter
$11,168
Length
2 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$165
Students counted
14
Earned a year, estimated
$44,700
Price if you pay yourself
$3,845
Program website, Commercial Drivers License - Refresher at United Truck Driving School, Inc.
RefresherIn personNo diploma needed
CDL Class-A Tractor Trailer Driver Refresher Program
Ccs Truck Driving School, Inc
Fall Branch
No diploma needed
Ccs Truck Driving School, Inc, Fall BranchRefresherIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,000
Program website, CDL Class-A Tractor Trailer Driver Refresher Program at Ccs Truck Driving School, Inc
More details about CDL Class-A Tractor Trailer Driver Refresher Program at Ccs Truck Driving School, Inc
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
$85
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,000
Program website, CDL Class-A Tractor Trailer Driver Refresher Program at Ccs Truck Driving School, Inc
Class BIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Class B CDL Training
Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Chattanooga State Community College, ChattanoogaClass B · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,495
Program website, Class B CDL Training at Chattanooga State Community College
More details about Class B CDL Training at Chattanooga State Community College
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
$3,495
Program website, Class B CDL Training at Chattanooga State Community College
Class AIn personNo diploma needed
Class A CDL
Smokey Mountain Trucking Institute
Sevierville
No diploma needed
Smokey Mountain Trucking Institute, SeviervilleClass AIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$4,000
More details about Class A CDL at Smokey Mountain Trucking Institute
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
13 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
$4,000
Class AIn personNo diploma needed
Class A CDL Part Time
Smokey Mountain Trucking Institute
Sevierville
No diploma needed
Smokey Mountain Trucking Institute, SeviervilleClass AIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$4,000
More details about Class A CDL Part Time at Smokey Mountain Trucking Institute
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
13 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
$4,000
Class AIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Class A CDL Truck Driving Training
Compassionate Care Technical Center, Inc
Knoxville
High school diploma or equivalent
Compassionate Care Technical Center, Inc, KnoxvilleClass AIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$4,990
Program website, Class A CDL Truck Driving Training at Compassionate Care Technical Center, Inc
More details about Class A CDL Truck Driving Training at Compassionate Care Technical Center, Inc
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
$450
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$4,990
Program website, Class A CDL Truck Driving Training at Compassionate Care Technical Center, Inc
Class AIn personNo diploma needed
Commerical Driver License Program = Class A CDL Program
Xcelente Trucking & Logistics LLC.
Memphis
No diploma needed
Xcelente Trucking & Logistics LLC., MemphisClass AIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$5,500
More details about Commerical Driver License Program = Class A CDL Program at Xcelente Trucking & Logistics LLC.
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
50 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$350
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$5,500

How to pay for CDL training in Tennessee

WIOA funding can pay for CDL training in Tennessee

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 Tennessee

programs with a price cost under $2,000: 16 of 50
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare: 16th of 45
other states where the typical program's graduates earned less: 15 of 41
CDL training programs here, against the typical state's 35: 50 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 Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville and other Tennessee cities

Memphis area9

Areas with 10 or more programs have a page of their own. Choosing another area filters the program list above. 14 more programs are in 10 other areas, 3 in smaller cities and towns.

Other training in Tennessee

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

Where the Tennessee truck driving program numbers come from

Which Tennessee truck driving programs are on this list?

These are the truck driving programs Tennessee 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 Tennessee offers.

How the prices and results of Tennessee 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 Tennessee

How much does CDL training cost in Tennessee?

Is there free CDL training in Tennessee?

All 50 CDL training programs in Tennessee approved for WIOA funding

Class A CDL Training

Commercial Truck Driver Training

Commercial Drivers License: Class A

Custom Motor Carrier Driver Training

CDL A Certification

Commercial Driving License (CDL-A) Course & Testing

Class A CDL Program

Commercial Truck Driving

Commercial Driver License Training

Truck Driving

CDL Training: Class A Tractor Trailer

Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Training Program

Federal Theory and behind the wheel training for Commercial Driver License

Commercial Truck Driver Training Class A

Class A CDL Program

Truck Driving

Commercial Drivers License: Class B

Class A CDL Entry Level Driver Training Program

Commerical Drivers Licence Training

Truck Driving

Truck Driving

CDL Training

Truck Driving

Truck Driving

Gray Eagle Driving Academy

Truck Driving

Commercial Driver's License (CDL-A - Truck Driving)

Truck Driving Technology

CDL Truck Driving Training

CDL Class-A Tractor Trailer Entry Level Driver Training Program

Class A CDL Program

Truck Driving

CDL-COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE Training

Truck Driving

Truck Driving CDL Training

Class A CDL Training - Industry Driven Training leading to Employment

Truck Driving

Truck Driving Program

Truck Driving

Truck Driving

CDL Class-A Tractor Trailer Driver License Skills Training Program

Truck Driving

Class A CDL

Commercial Drivers License - Refresher

CDL Class-A Tractor Trailer Driver Refresher Program

Class B CDL Training

Class A CDL

Class A CDL Part Time

Class A CDL Truck Driving Training

Commerical Driver License Program = Class A CDL Program

How to pay for CDL training in Tennessee

WIOA funding can pay for CDL training in Tennessee

Financial aid and grants for CDL training

Company-paid CDL training

GI Bill for CDL training

Quick facts: CDL training in Tennessee

CDL training in Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville and other Tennessee cities

Other training in Tennessee

Where the Tennessee truck driving program numbers come from

Which Tennessee truck driving programs are on this list?

How the prices and results of Tennessee truck driving programs are measured

Sources for the facts about CDL training in Tennessee