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CDL training in Alabama

29 CDL training programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

28 schools offer these truck driving programs, and Alabama 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 In Alabama, 18 of the 29 programs take students without a high school diploma, and 3 are taught partly or fully online.

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How much does CDL training cost in Alabama?

$3,000 to $4,098

is what most programs cost if you pay yourself

All 29 programs with a price: $1,566 to $7,495

Finished the program
93%
Working 6 months later
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
about $34,400
Length
Not reported for most programs

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

Is there free CDL training in Alabama?

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

CDL training in Birmingham, Montgomery, Decatur and other Alabama cities

Choosing an area filters the list below. 10 more programs are in 10 other areas, 4 in smaller cities and towns and 1 online.

All 29 CDL training programs in Alabama approved for funding

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29 programs

  • Class AIn personNo diploma needed

    Class A FMCSA Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) Commercial Driving Course

    CDL of Alabama, Summerdale

    No diploma needed

    CDL of Alabama, Summerdale · Class A · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$26,900
    Price if you pay yourself$3,300
    Program website, Class A FMCSA Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) Commercial Driving Course at CDL of Alabama
    More details about Class A FMCSA Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) Commercial Driving Course at CDL of Alabama
    Finished
    92%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,733
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $700
    Students counted
    948
    a year, estimated
    $26,900
    price
    $3,300

  • Class AHybridNo diploma needed

    CDL Truck Driving Training - Class A

    ESD School LLC, Decatur

    No diploma needed

    ESD School LLC, Decatur · Class A · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$36,000
    Price if you pay yourself$4,500
    Program website, CDL Truck Driving Training - Class A at ESD School LLC
    More details about CDL Truck Driving Training - Class A at ESD School LLC
    Finished
    98%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,988
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    929
    a year, estimated
    $36,000
    price
    $4,500

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

    Truck, Bus and Other Commercial Vehicle Operator

    Truck Driver Institute, Oxford

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Truck Driver Institute, Oxford · CDL (class not stated) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$33,400
    Price if you pay yourself$4,995
    Program website, Truck, Bus and Other Commercial Vehicle Operator at Truck Driver Institute
    More details about Truck, Bus and Other Commercial Vehicle Operator at Truck Driver Institute
    Finished
    88%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,346
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $10
    Students counted
    924
    a year, estimated
    $33,400
    price
    $4,995

  • CDL (class not stated)OnlineNo diploma needed

    Truck Driving

    Bishop State Community College, Online, based in Mobile, AL

    No diploma needed

    Bishop State Community College, Online, based in Mobile, AL · CDL (class not stated) · Online · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$34,100
    Price if you pay yourself$2,866
    Program website, Truck Driving at Bishop State Community College
    More details about Truck Driving at Bishop State Community College
    Finished
    92%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,535
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $75
    Students counted
    689
    a year, estimated
    $34,100
    price
    $2,866

  • Class AIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Training

    160 Driving Academy, Birmingham

    High school diploma or equivalent

    160 Driving Academy, Birmingham · Class A · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$42,300
    Price if you pay yourself$4,098
    Program website, Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Training at 160 Driving Academy
    More details about Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Training at 160 Driving Academy
    Finished
    94%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,572
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $277
    Students counted
    501
    a year, estimated
    $42,300
    price
    $4,098

  • CDL (class not stated)In personNo diploma needed

    Commercial Truck Driver Training

    Career Path Training dba Roadmaster Drivers School, Bessemer

    No diploma needed

    Career Path Training dba Roadmaster Drivers School, Bessemer · CDL (class not stated) · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,495
    More details about Commercial Truck Driver Training at Career Path Training dba Roadmaster Drivers School
    Finished
    70%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    4 weeks, 45 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $200
    Students counted
    432
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $7,495

  • CDL (class not stated)In personNo diploma needed

    Truck Driving

    Bevill State Community College, Sumiton

    No diploma needed

    Bevill State Community College, Sumiton · CDL (class not stated) · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$40,100
    Price if you pay yourself$1,566
    School website, Truck Driving at Bevill State Community College
    More details about Truck Driving at Bevill State Community College
    Finished
    99%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,017
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $299
    Students counted
    419
    a year, estimated
    $40,100
    price
    $1,566

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

    Truck Driver Training (NON-CREDIT)

    Trenholm State Community College, Montgomery

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Trenholm State Community College, Montgomery · CDL (class not stated) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$34,900
    Price if you pay yourself$3,175
    Program website, Truck Driver Training (NON-CREDIT) at Trenholm State Community College
    More details about Truck Driver Training (NON-CREDIT) at Trenholm State Community College
    Finished
    94%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,737
    Length
    6 weeks, 34 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    297
    a year, estimated
    $34,900
    price
    $3,175

  • CDL (class not stated)In personNo diploma needed

    Truck Driver Training (Skills Training)

    Gadsden State Community College, Gadsden

    No diploma needed

    Gadsden State Community College, Gadsden · CDL (class not stated) · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$41,600
    Price if you pay yourself$4,500
    Program website, Truck Driver Training (Skills Training) at Gadsden State Community College
    More details about Truck Driver Training (Skills Training) at Gadsden State Community College
    Finished
    92%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,397
    Length
    6 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    256
    a year, estimated
    $41,600
    price
    $4,500

  • CDL (class not stated)In personNo diploma needed

    Commercial Truck Driving

    Shelton State Community College, Tuscaloosa

    No diploma needed

    Shelton State Community College, Tuscaloosa · CDL (class not stated) · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$34,500
    Price if you pay yourself$3,000
    Program website, Commercial Truck Driving at Shelton State Community College
    More details about Commercial Truck Driving at Shelton State Community College
    Finished
    97%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,616
    Length
    8 weeks, 36 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $340
    Students counted
    247
    a year, estimated
    $34,500
    price
    $3,000

  • Class AIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Class A CDL Training

    Davis CDL Truck Driving School, LLC, Dothan

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Davis CDL Truck Driving School, LLC, Dothan · Class A · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$27,700
    Price if you pay yourself$4,000
    Program website, Class A CDL Training at Davis CDL Truck Driving School, LLC
    More details about Class A CDL Training at Davis CDL Truck Driving School, LLC
    Finished
    91%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,933
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    236
    a year, estimated
    $27,700
    price
    $4,000

  • Class AHybridNo diploma needed

    Tractor Trailer Truck Driver Training

    Southern Union Community College, Opelika

    No diploma needed

    Southern Union Community College, Opelika · Class A · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$33,400
    Price if you pay yourself$4,500
    Program website, Tractor Trailer Truck Driver Training at Southern Union Community College
    More details about Tractor Trailer Truck Driver Training at Southern Union Community College
    Finished
    93%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,360
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $300
    Students counted
    194
    a year, estimated
    $33,400
    price
    $4,500

  • Class AIn personEducation and courses

    CLASS A Commercial Drivers Training Program

    Mid State Driving Academy, Montgomery

    Education and courses

    Mid State Driving Academy, Montgomery · Class A · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$42,900
    Price if you pay yourself$3,530
    Program website, CLASS A Commercial Drivers Training Program at Mid State Driving Academy
    More details about CLASS A Commercial Drivers Training Program at Mid State Driving Academy
    Finished
    96%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,728
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $967
    Students counted
    181
    a year, estimated
    $42,900
    price
    $3,530

  • CDL (class not stated)In personEducation and courses

    Truck Driver Training

    Premier Truck Driving Academy, Theodore

    Education and courses

    Premier Truck Driving Academy, Theodore · CDL (class not stated) · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$32,800
    Price if you pay yourself$5,313
    More details about Truck Driver Training at Premier Truck Driving Academy
    Finished
    84%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,188
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    169
    a year, estimated
    $32,800
    price
    $5,313

  • CDL (class not stated)In personEducation and courses

    CDL Training

    Wallace Community College, Selma

    Education and courses

    Wallace Community College, Selma · CDL (class not stated) · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$33,100
    Price if you pay yourself$3,000
    Program website, CDL Training at Wallace Community College
    More details about CDL Training at Wallace Community College
    Finished
    94%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,282
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $550
    Students counted
    150
    a year, estimated
    $33,100
    price
    $3,000

  • CDL (class not stated)In personNo diploma needed

    Commercial truck drivers

    Enterprise State Community College, Enterprise

    No diploma needed

    Enterprise State Community College, Enterprise · CDL (class not stated) · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$34,400
    Price if you pay yourself$3,500
    Program website, Commercial truck drivers at Enterprise State Community College
    More details about Commercial truck drivers at Enterprise State Community College
    Finished
    93%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,594
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    143
    a year, estimated
    $34,400
    price
    $3,500

  • CDL (class not stated)In personNo diploma needed

    Commercial Truck Driving

    Reid State Technical College, Evergreen

    No diploma needed

    Reid State Technical College, Evergreen · CDL (class not stated) · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$31,900
    Price if you pay yourself$3,500
    Program website, Commercial Truck Driving at Reid State Technical College
    More details about Commercial Truck Driving at Reid State Technical College
    Finished
    97%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,978
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $317
    Students counted
    121
    a year, estimated
    $31,900
    price
    $3,500

  • CDL (class not stated)In personNo diploma needed

    Commercial Truck Driver CDL Training

    Northeast Alabama Community College, Rainsville

    No diploma needed

    Northeast Alabama Community College, Rainsville · CDL (class not stated) · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$42,700
    Price if you pay yourself$3,000
    Program website, Commercial Truck Driver CDL Training at Northeast Alabama Community College
    More details about Commercial Truck Driver CDL Training at Northeast Alabama Community College
    Finished
    95%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,663
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $620
    Students counted
    110
    a year, estimated
    $42,700
    price
    $3,000

  • CDL (class not stated)In personNo diploma needed

    Commercial Truck Driver Training

    Calhoun Community College, Decatur

    No diploma needed

    Calhoun Community College, Decatur · CDL (class not stated) · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$30,500
    Price if you pay yourself$2,950
    Program website, Commercial Truck Driver Training at Calhoun Community College
    More details about Commercial Truck Driver Training at Calhoun Community College
    Finished
    90%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,616
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    107
    a year, estimated
    $30,500
    price
    $2,950

  • Class AIn personNo diploma needed

    Truck Driver Training - Class A

    Central Alabama Community College, Alexander City

    No diploma needed

    Central Alabama Community College, Alexander City · Class A · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$32,300
    Price if you pay yourself$4,000
    Program website, Truck Driver Training - Class A at Central Alabama Community College
    More details about Truck Driver Training - Class A at Central Alabama Community College
    Finished
    74%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,086
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    107
    a year, estimated
    $32,300
    price
    $4,000

  • CDL (class not stated)In personNo diploma needed

    CDL Training Program

    Marshall Technical School, Guntersville

    No diploma needed

    Marshall Technical School, Guntersville · CDL (class not stated) · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$39,000
    Price if you pay yourself$3,500
    More details about CDL Training Program at Marshall Technical School
    Finished
    96%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,750
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $233
    Students counted
    93
    a year, estimated
    $39,000
    price
    $3,500

  • CDL (class not stated)In personNo diploma needed

    Agape CDL Training

    Agape CDL Training, Montgomery

    No diploma needed

    Agape CDL Training, Montgomery · CDL (class not stated) · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$38,700
    Price if you pay yourself$3,500
    Program website, Agape CDL Training at Agape CDL Training
    More details about Agape CDL Training at Agape CDL Training
    Finished
    98%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,668
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $350
    Students counted
    86
    a year, estimated
    $38,700
    price
    $3,500

  • CDL (class not stated)In personNo diploma needed

    Commercial Driver's License Training

    Wallace State Community College, Hanceville

    No diploma needed

    Wallace State Community College, Hanceville · CDL (class not stated) · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$48,100
    Price if you pay yourself$3,500
    Program website, Commercial Driver's License Training at Wallace State Community College
    More details about Commercial Driver's License Training at Wallace State Community College
    Finished
    97%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    $12,024
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $36
    Students counted
    78
    a year, estimated
    $48,100
    price
    $3,500

  • CDL (class not stated)In personNo diploma needed

    Truck Driver Training

    Affordable Truck Driver Training, LLC, Moulton

    No diploma needed

    Affordable Truck Driver Training, LLC, Moulton · CDL (class not stated) · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$33,600
    Price if you pay yourself$4,500
    Program website, Truck Driver Training at Affordable Truck Driver Training, LLC
    More details about Truck Driver Training at Affordable Truck Driver Training, LLC
    Finished
    93%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,391
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    58
    a year, estimated
    $33,600
    price
    $4,500

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

    CDL Training Program

    U Matter, Butler

    High school diploma or equivalent

    U Matter, Butler · CDL (class not stated) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,095
    More details about CDL Training Program at U Matter
    Finished
    88%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    4 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,405
    Students counted
    40
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,095

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

    Commercial Truck Driver (CDL) Training

    Jefferson State Community College, Birmingham

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Jefferson State Community College, Birmingham · CDL (class not stated) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,500
    Program website, Commercial Truck Driver (CDL) Training at Jefferson State Community College
    More details about Commercial Truck Driver (CDL) Training at Jefferson State Community College
    Finished
    91%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $627
    Students counted
    35
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,500

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

    Ace CDL Driving Training

    ACECDL Driver Training Institute, Birmingham

    High school diploma or equivalent

    ACECDL Driver Training Institute, Birmingham · CDL (class not stated) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,000
    Program website, Ace CDL Driving Training at ACECDL Driver Training Institute
    More details about Ace CDL Driving Training at ACECDL Driver Training Institute
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $500
    Students counted
    22
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $4,000

  • CDL (class not stated)In personPrerequisite courses

    Believe Truck Driving Academy, LLC

    Believe Truck Driving Academy, LLC, Cottonwood

    Prerequisite courses

    Believe Truck Driving Academy, LLC, Cottonwood · CDL (class not stated) · In person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,000
    Program website, Believe Truck Driving Academy, LLC at Believe Truck Driving Academy, LLC
    More details about Believe Truck Driving Academy, LLC at Believe Truck Driving Academy, LLC
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $355
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,000

  • CDL (class not stated)In personNo diploma needed

    AWSP - Commercial truck drivers

    Enterprise State Community College, Enterprise

    No diploma needed

    Enterprise State Community College, Enterprise · CDL (class not stated) · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,500
    Program website, AWSP - Commercial truck drivers at Enterprise State Community College
    More details about AWSP - Commercial truck drivers at Enterprise State Community College
    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
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,500

How to pay for CDL training in Alabama

Workforce funding can pay for CDL training in Alabama

Every program on this page is approved for public workforce funding, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. It can pay for training for eligible adults, people who lost their job and young people.2People on public assistance, with a low income or lacking basic skills come first, and veterans have priority.3

Ask at an American Job Center

Eligibility rules apply, and services vary from state to state. Your local American Job Center can tell you whether you qualify. The Department of Labor's page links to the center finder, or call 1-877-US-2JOBS (1-877-872-5627).4

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.56

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.7

GI Bill for CDL training

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.8

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Where the Alabama truck driving program numbers come from

Which Alabama truck driving programs are on this list?

These are the truck driving programs Alabama approved for public workforce funding (the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). The list covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Alabama offers.

How Alabama truck driving program prices are reported

The price is tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported it. Prices under $100 are treated as not reported, because the file holds many blanks entered as $0. Check the current price with the school.

What the graduate results of these programs measure

The figures at the top of this page are the middle program among those that report results: half did better, half did worse. Results describe students who left each program in recent years: the share who finished, the share working in the second quarter after leaving, and the middle earnings of those working in that quarter. States report earnings for that one quarter because they take them from the wage reports employers file every three months. The yearly figure here is that quarter times four, rounded to the nearest $100: an estimate, and an early one, since it is measured about half a year after training. The quarter as reported is under "More details" on each program. Results are withheld for small programs, and they describe past students, so they are no guarantee.

Why do some truck driving programs say "Not reported"?

Where a school or the state left a field empty, or the Department of Labor withheld it, the page says "Not reported". Nothing here is estimated to fill a gap.

Why the kind of school is left off each program

The file also records whether a school is public, private or nonprofit, but those entries are wrong too often to print next to a school's name, so this page leaves them out.

How reliable are the Alabama figures?

The US Department of Labor's own results site lists Alabama among the states with "known data quality concerns".9 We leave out the share working 6 months later for Alabama: its rates sit far below every other state's.

Sources for the facts about CDL training in Alabama

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Heavy and Tractor-trailer Truck Drivers
  2. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  5. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  6. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  7. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee: Task 21-1 discussion notes (2021)
  8. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  9. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: search page, note on states with known data quality concerns