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CDL training in Spokane, Washington

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

3 schools offer these truck driving programs with classes in the Spokane-Spokane Valley area, and every one is approved for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did. One school runs 10 of these 17 programs, so the typical figures lean heavily on its prices and results.

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 Spokane, 8 of the 17 programs take students without a high school diploma, 4 ask for a diploma or equivalent and 5 ask for earlier courses first.

By kind, the 17 programs here are Class A (4 programs), endorsements and permit prep (3 programs), Class B (3 programs), Class upgrade (3 programs), and 4 more of 2 other kinds.

See the 17 programs

All 237 CDL training programs in Washington, including online programs

How much does CDL training cost in Spokane?

$2,950 to $4,500 is what most CDL training programs in Spokane cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 9 programs with a price. All of them: $350 to $6,750

In the typical program

Finished the program
96%
Working 6 months later
84%
Earned a year, estimated
about $58,100
Length
2 to 4 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 Spokane may also offer CDL training. How these figures are made

Is there free CDL training in Spokane?

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

All 17 CDL training programs in Spokane approved for WIOA funding

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17 programs

  • Endorsements and permit prepHybridEducation and courses

    Hazmat

    Drive509

    Spokane

    Education and courses

    Drive509, SpokaneEndorsements and permit prepHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$71,700
    Price if you pay yourself$350

    26 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Hazmat at Drive509
    More details about Hazmat at Drive509
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    82%
    Earned in a quarter
    $17,932
    Length
    1 week, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    446
    Earned a year, estimated
    $71,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    $350
    students trained with WIOA funding
    26
    Program website, Hazmat at Drive509

  • Class AHybridNo diploma needed

    Class A CDL Essentials

    Drive509

    Spokane

    No diploma needed

    Drive509, SpokaneClass AHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$59,900
    Price if you pay yourself$4,500

    25 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Class A CDL Essentials at Drive509
    More details about Class A CDL Essentials at Drive509
    Finished
    98%
    Working at 6 months
    81%
    Earned in a quarter
    $14,974
    Length
    4 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    327
    Earned a year, estimated
    $59,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,500
    students trained with WIOA funding
    25
    Program website, Class A CDL Essentials at Drive509

  • Class AIn personNo diploma needed

    Class A CDL

    Spokane CDL School

    Spokane

    No diploma needed

    Spokane CDL School, SpokaneClass AIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Class A CDL at Spokane CDL School
    More details about Class A CDL at Spokane CDL School
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    125
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    Program website, Class A CDL at Spokane CDL School

  • Class AIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Class A CDL

    160 Driving Academy/Spokane

    Spokane

    High school diploma or equivalent

    160 Driving Academy/Spokane, SpokaneClass AIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$58,100
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported

    8 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Class A CDL at 160 Driving Academy/Spokane
    More details about Class A CDL at 160 Driving Academy/Spokane
    Finished
    79%
    Working at 6 months
    86%
    Earned in a quarter
    $14,517
    Length
    4 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    73
    Earned a year, estimated
    $58,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    students trained with WIOA funding
    8
    Program website, Class A CDL at 160 Driving Academy/Spokane

  • Class BHybridEducation and courses

    Class B CDL Essentials

    Drive509

    Spokane

    Education and courses

    Drive509, SpokaneClass BHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$58,100
    Price if you pay yourself$2,950
    Program website, Class B CDL Essentials at Drive509
    More details about Class B CDL Essentials at Drive509
    Finished
    98%
    Working at 6 months
    84%
    Earned in a quarter
    $14,537
    Length
    2 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    48
    Earned a year, estimated
    $58,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,950
    Program website, Class B CDL Essentials at Drive509

  • Class AHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Class A CDL Basics

    Drive509

    Spokane

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Drive509, SpokaneClass AHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$45,600
    Price if you pay yourself$5,625

    9 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Class A CDL Basics at Drive509
    More details about Class A CDL Basics at Drive509
    Finished
    95%
    Working at 6 months
    95%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,399
    Length
    5 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    38
    Earned a year, estimated
    $45,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,625
    students trained with WIOA funding
    9
    Program website, Class A CDL Basics at Drive509

  • Class upgradeHybridEducation and courses

    Class B-A CDL Essentials

    Drive509

    Spokane

    Education and courses

    Drive509, SpokaneClass upgradeHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$56,600
    Price if you pay yourself$2,950
    Program website, Class B-A CDL Essentials at Drive509
    More details about Class B-A CDL Essentials at Drive509
    Finished
    87%
    Working at 6 months
    87%
    Earned in a quarter
    $14,154
    Length
    2 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    19
    Earned a year, estimated
    $56,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,950
    Program website, Class B-A CDL Essentials at Drive509

  • RefresherHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Class A CDL Remedial

    Drive509

    Spokane

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Drive509, SpokaneRefresherHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$55,600
    Price if you pay yourself$6,750

    5 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Class A CDL Remedial at Drive509
    More details about Class A CDL Remedial at Drive509
    Finished
    92%
    Working at 6 months
    40%
    Earned in a quarter
    $13,897
    Length
    6 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    14
    Earned a year, estimated
    $55,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,750
    students trained with WIOA funding
    5
    Program website, Class A CDL Remedial at Drive509

  • RefresherIn personPrerequisite courses

    CDL Refresher (40 Hours)

    Drive509

    Spokane

    Prerequisite courses

    Drive509, SpokaneRefresherIn person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,800
    School website, CDL Refresher (40 Hours) at Drive509
    More details about CDL Refresher (40 Hours) at Drive509
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    1 week, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,800
    School website, CDL Refresher (40 Hours) at Drive509

  • RefresherIn personPrerequisite courses

    CDL Refresher (80 Hours)

    Drive509

    Spokane

    Prerequisite courses

    Drive509, SpokaneRefresherIn person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,950
    School website, CDL Refresher (80 Hours) at Drive509
    More details about CDL Refresher (80 Hours) at Drive509
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    2 weeks, 38 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,950
    School website, CDL Refresher (80 Hours) at Drive509

  • Class upgradeHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Class B-A CDL Basics

    Drive509

    Spokane

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Drive509, SpokaneClass upgradeHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,875
    Program website, Class B-A CDL Basics at Drive509
    More details about Class B-A CDL Basics at Drive509
    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
    $3,875
    Program website, Class B-A CDL Basics at Drive509

  • Class BIn personNo diploma needed

    Class B CDL

    Spokane CDL School

    Spokane

    No diploma needed

    Spokane CDL School, SpokaneClass BIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Class B CDL at Spokane CDL School
    More details about Class B CDL at Spokane CDL School
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    Program website, Class B CDL at Spokane CDL School

  • Class BIn personNo diploma needed

    Class B CDL Basics

    Drive509

    Spokane

    No diploma needed

    Drive509, SpokaneClass BIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    School website, Class B CDL Basics at Drive509
    More details about Class B CDL Basics at Drive509
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    School website, Class B CDL Basics at Drive509

  • Class upgradeIn personNo diploma needed

    Class B to A CDL

    Spokane CDL School

    Spokane

    No diploma needed

    Spokane CDL School, SpokaneClass upgradeIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Class B to A CDL at Spokane CDL School
    More details about Class B to A CDL at Spokane CDL School
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    Program website, Class B to A CDL at Spokane CDL School

  • Class CIn personNo diploma needed

    Class C CDL

    Spokane CDL School

    Spokane

    No diploma needed

    Spokane CDL School, SpokaneClass CIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Class C CDL at Spokane CDL School
    More details about Class C CDL at Spokane CDL School
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    Program website, Class C CDL at Spokane CDL School

  • Endorsements and permit prepIn personNo diploma needed

    Hazmat

    Spokane CDL School

    Spokane

    No diploma needed

    Spokane CDL School, SpokaneEndorsements and permit prepIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Hazmat at Spokane CDL School
    More details about Hazmat at Spokane CDL School
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    Program website, Hazmat at Spokane CDL School

  • Endorsements and permit prepIn personNo diploma needed

    Passenger Endorsement

    Spokane CDL School

    Spokane

    No diploma needed

    Spokane CDL School, SpokaneEndorsements and permit prepIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Passenger Endorsement at Spokane CDL School
    More details about Passenger Endorsement at Spokane CDL School
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    Program website, Passenger Endorsement at Spokane CDL School

How to pay for CDL training in Spokane

WIOA funding can pay for CDL training in Spokane

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 Spokane

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

Where the Spokane truck driving program numbers come from

Which Spokane truck driving programs are on this list?

These are the truck driving programs with classes in the Spokane-Spokane Valley 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 Washington 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 Spokane 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 Spokane

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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