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CDL training in West Virginia

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

9 schools offer these truck driving programs, and West Virginia 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 West Virginia, 7 of the 12 programs take students without a high school diploma and 5 ask for a diploma or equivalent.

By kind, the 12 programs here are CDL (class not stated, 6 programs), Class A (4 programs), refresher (1 program) and bus and passenger (1 program).

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How much does CDL training cost in West Virginia?

$3,500 to $4,832 is what most CDL training programs in West Virginia cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 11 programs with a price. All of them: $1,200 to $6,795

In the typical program

Finished the program
94%
Working 6 months later
Left out
Every program that reports it reports exactly 100%
Earned a year, estimated
about $46,900
Length
Not reported
None of the 12 programs report it

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

Is there free CDL training in West Virginia?

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

All 12 CDL training programs in West Virginia approved for WIOA funding

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12 programs

  • CDL (class not stated)In personNo diploma needed

    Truck Driving CDL Training

    Boone County Career and Technical Center

    Foster

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Boone County Career and Technical Center, FosterCDL (class not stated) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$52,000
    Price if you pay yourself$5,000

    66 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about Truck Driving CDL Training at Boone County Career and Technical Center
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Left out
    Earned in a quarter
    $13,000
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    478
    Earned a year, estimated
    $52,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,000
    students trained with WIOA funding
    66

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

    Commercial Drivers License

    Penn Commercial

    Washington, PA

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Penn Commercial, Washington, PACDL (class not stated) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Classes are outside West Virginia; West Virginia approved the program for its funding.

    Earned a year, estimated$69,200
    Price if you pay yourself$6,795

    4 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Commercial Drivers License at Penn Commercial
    More details about Commercial Drivers License at Penn Commercial
    Finished
    94%
    Working at 6 months
    Left out
    Earned in a quarter
    $17,300
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $700
    Students counted
    176
    Earned a year, estimated
    $69,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,795
    students trained with WIOA funding
    4
    Program website, Commercial Drivers License at Penn Commercial

  • Class AIn personNo diploma needed

    Class A CDL Training 2150

    Central Westmoreland Career & Technology Center

    New Stanton, PA

    No diploma needed

    Central Westmoreland Career & Technology Center, New Stanton, PAClass AIn person · No diploma needed

    Classes are outside West Virginia; West Virginia approved the program for its funding.

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,295

    3 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Class A CDL Training 2150 at Central Westmoreland Career & Technology Center
    More details about Class A CDL Training 2150 at Central Westmoreland Career & Technology Center
    Finished
    97%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $975
    Students counted
    59
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,295
    students trained with WIOA funding
    3
    Program website, Class A CDL Training 2150 at Central Westmoreland Career & Technology Center

  • CDL (class not stated)In personNo diploma needed

    Commercial Driving

    James Rumsey Technical Institute

    Martinsburg

    No diploma needed

    James Rumsey Technical Institute, MartinsburgCDL (class not stated)In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$46,900
    Price if you pay yourself$4,663
    Program website, Commercial Driving at James Rumsey Technical Institute
    More details about Commercial Driving at James Rumsey Technical Institute
    Finished
    91%
    Working at 6 months
    Left out
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,713
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    44
    Earned a year, estimated
    $46,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,663
    Program website, Commercial Driving at James Rumsey Technical Institute

  • CDL (class not stated)OnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

    Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College (Mount Gay)

    Based in Mount Gay, WV

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College (Mount Gay), based in Mount Gay, WVCDL (class not stated) · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,000
    Program website, Commercial Driver's License (CDL) at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College (Mount Gay)
    More details about Commercial Driver's License (CDL) at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College (Mount Gay)
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $400
    Students counted
    30
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,000
    Program website, Commercial Driver's License (CDL) at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College (Mount Gay)

  • CDL (class not stated)In personNo diploma needed

    CDL Program

    John D. Rockefeller IV Career Center

    New Cumberland

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    John D. Rockefeller IV Career Center, New CumberlandCDL (class not stated) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$39,200
    Price if you pay yourself$5,500

    11 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, CDL Program at John D. Rockefeller IV Career Center
    More details about CDL Program at John D. Rockefeller IV Career Center
    Finished
    86%
    Working at 6 months
    Left out
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,800
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    29
    Earned a year, estimated
    $39,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,500
    students trained with WIOA funding
    11
    Program website, CDL Program at John D. Rockefeller IV Career Center

  • Class AIn personNo diploma needed

    Tractor Trailer Truck Driving

    James Rumsey Technical Institute

    Martinsburg

    No diploma needed

    James Rumsey Technical Institute, MartinsburgClass AIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$46,900
    Price if you pay yourself$4,320
    Program website, Tractor Trailer Truck Driving at James Rumsey Technical Institute
    More details about Tractor Trailer Truck Driving at James Rumsey Technical Institute
    Finished
    82%
    Working at 6 months
    Left out
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,713
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    22
    Earned a year, estimated
    $46,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,320
    Program website, Tractor Trailer Truck Driving at James Rumsey Technical Institute

  • Class AIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    CDL Class A

    West Virginia Northern Community College Wheeling

    Wheeling

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    West Virginia Northern Community College Wheeling, WheelingClass A · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, CDL Class A at West Virginia Northern Community College Wheeling
    More details about CDL Class A at West Virginia Northern Community College Wheeling
    Finished
    94%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    17
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    Program website, CDL Class A at West Virginia Northern Community College Wheeling

  • RefresherIn personNo diploma needed

    Refresher/Short term CDL Training Class A and Class B

    James Rumsey Technical Institute

    Martinsburg

    No diploma needed

    James Rumsey Technical Institute, MartinsburgRefresherIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$46,900
    Price if you pay yourself$1,200
    Program website, Refresher/Short term CDL Training Class A and Class B at James Rumsey Technical Institute
    More details about Refresher/Short term CDL Training Class A and Class B at James Rumsey Technical Institute
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Left out
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,713
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    16
    Earned a year, estimated
    $46,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,200
    Program website, Refresher/Short term CDL Training Class A and Class B at James Rumsey Technical Institute

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

    Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Accelerated

    New River Community and Technical College

    Beaver

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    New River Community and Technical College, BeaverCDL (class not stated) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,200

    8 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Accelerated at New River Community and Technical College
    More details about Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Accelerated at New River Community and Technical College
    Finished
    93%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $100
    Students counted
    14
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,200
    students trained with WIOA funding
    8
    Program website, Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Accelerated at New River Community and Technical College

  • Bus and passengerIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    CDL Class B Passenger/School Bus

    West Virginia Northern Community College Wheeling

    Wheeling

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    West Virginia Northern Community College Wheeling, WheelingBus and passenger · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,999
    Program website, CDL Class B Passenger/School Bus at West Virginia Northern Community College Wheeling
    More details about CDL Class B Passenger/School Bus at West Virginia Northern Community College Wheeling
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,999
    Program website, CDL Class B Passenger/School Bus at West Virginia Northern Community College Wheeling

  • Class AIn personNo diploma needed

    CDL Class A plus HazMat endorsement

    Roane-Jackson Technical Center

    Le Roy

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Roane-Jackson Technical Center, Le RoyClass A · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,400
    Program website, CDL Class A plus HazMat endorsement at Roane-Jackson Technical Center
    More details about CDL Class A plus HazMat endorsement at Roane-Jackson Technical Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,400
    Program website, CDL Class A plus HazMat endorsement at Roane-Jackson Technical Center

How to pay for CDL training in West Virginia

WIOA funding can pay for CDL training in West Virginia

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 West Virginia

programs with a price cost under $3,000
3 of 11
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
19th of 45
other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
23 of 41
CDL training programs here, against the typical state's 35
12 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 Hagerstown, Pittsburgh, Wheeling and other West Virginia cities

Choosing an area filters the program list above. 1 in smaller cities and towns and 1 online.

Other training in West Virginia

Where the West Virginia truck driving program numbers come from

Which West Virginia truck driving programs are on this list?

These are the truck driving programs West Virginia 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 West Virginia offers.

How the prices and results of West Virginia 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 West Virginia figures?

We leave out the share working 6 months later for West Virginia: every program that reports it reports exactly 100%.

Sources for the facts about CDL training in West Virginia

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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