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CDL training in Phoenix

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

7 schools offer these truck driving programs with classes in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler area, and every one is approved 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 Phoenix, 12 of the 15 programs take students without a high school diploma, and 1 is taught partly or fully online.

See the 15 programs

All 43 CDL training programs in Arizona, including online programs

How much does CDL training cost in Phoenix?

$3,750 to $6,472

is what most programs cost if you pay yourself

All 15 programs with a price: $1,495 to $7,695

Finished the program
86%
Working 6 months later
70%
Earned a year, estimated
about $50,500
Length
Not reported for most programs

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). How these figures are made

Is there free CDL training in Phoenix?

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

All 15 CDL training programs in Phoenix approved for funding

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15 programs

  • Class AIn personNo diploma needed

    Class A CDL with additional endorsements

    Southwest Truck Driver Training Inc., Phoenix

    No diploma needed

    Southwest Truck Driver Training Inc., Phoenix · Class A · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$45,000
    Price if you pay yourself$6,988
    Program website, Class A CDL with additional endorsements at Southwest Truck Driver Training Inc.
    More details about Class A CDL with additional endorsements at Southwest Truck Driver Training Inc.
    Finished
    86%
    Working at 6 months
    95%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,245
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    1,091
    a year, estimated
    $45,000
    price
    $6,988

  • Class AIn personNo diploma needed

    160 Hour Class A CDL with Endorsements

    Phoenix Truck Driving Institute, Phoenix

    No diploma needed

    Phoenix Truck Driving Institute, Phoenix · Class A · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$99,800
    Price if you pay yourself$5,495
    More details about 160 Hour Class A CDL with Endorsements at Phoenix Truck Driving Institute
    Finished
    84%
    Working at 6 months
    65%
    Earned in a quarter
    $24,960
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $30
    Students counted
    829
    a year, estimated
    $99,800
    price
    $5,495

  • CDL (class not stated)In personNo diploma needed

    Commercial Truck Driver Training

    Roadmaster Drivers School, Phoenix

    No diploma needed

    Roadmaster Drivers School, Phoenix · CDL (class not stated) · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$59,100
    Price if you pay yourself$7,695
    Program website, Commercial Truck Driver Training at Roadmaster Drivers School
    More details about Commercial Truck Driver Training at Roadmaster Drivers School
    Finished
    88%
    Working at 6 months
    60%
    Earned in a quarter
    $14,771
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    646
    a year, estimated
    $59,100
    price
    $7,695

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

    CDL Truck Driver Training 160 hours

    160 Driving Academy, Glendale

    High school diploma or equivalent

    160 Driving Academy, Glendale · CDL (class not stated) · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$50,000
    Price if you pay yourself$6,445
    Program website, CDL Truck Driver Training 160 hours at 160 Driving Academy
    More details about CDL Truck Driver Training 160 hours at 160 Driving Academy
    Finished
    66%
    Working at 6 months
    70%
    Earned in a quarter
    $12,500
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    155
    a year, estimated
    $50,000
    price
    $6,445

  • Class AIn personEducation and courses

    CDL class A licenses

    MG Truck Driving School, Glendale

    Education and courses

    MG Truck Driving School, Glendale · Class A · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,500
    Program website, CDL class A licenses at MG Truck Driving School
    More details about CDL class A licenses at MG Truck Driving School
    Finished
    81%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    97
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $6,500

  • CDL (class not stated)In personNo diploma needed

    CDL Training

    Psv CDL Training LLC., Coolidge

    No diploma needed

    Psv CDL Training LLC., Coolidge · CDL (class not stated) · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,000
    Program website, CDL Training at Psv CDL Training LLC.
    More details about CDL Training at Psv CDL Training LLC.
    Finished
    98%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    80
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $6,000

  • Class AIn personNo diploma needed

    Class A CDL with no endorsements

    Southwest Truck Driver Training Inc., Phoenix

    No diploma needed

    Southwest Truck Driver Training Inc., Phoenix · Class A · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$50,900
    Price if you pay yourself$6,988
    Program website, Class A CDL with no endorsements at Southwest Truck Driver Training Inc.
    More details about Class A CDL with no endorsements at Southwest Truck Driver Training Inc.
    Finished
    63%
    Working at 6 months
    81%
    Earned in a quarter
    $12,733
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    29
    a year, estimated
    $50,900
    price
    $6,988

  • Class AIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    CDL Training: Class A Tractor Trailer

    Arizona Automotive Institute, Glendale

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Arizona Automotive Institute, Glendale · Class A · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,050
    Program website, CDL Training: Class A Tractor Trailer at Arizona Automotive Institute
    More details about CDL Training: Class A Tractor Trailer at Arizona Automotive Institute
    Finished
    93%
    Working at 6 months
    46%
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    18
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $5,050

  • CDL (class not stated)In personNo diploma needed

    120 Hours CDL with no endorsements

    Southwest Truck Driver Training Inc., Phoenix

    No diploma needed

    Southwest Truck Driver Training Inc., Phoenix · CDL (class not stated) · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$44,200
    Price if you pay yourself$6,172
    School website, 120 Hours CDL with no endorsements at Southwest Truck Driver Training Inc.
    More details about 120 Hours CDL with no endorsements at Southwest Truck Driver Training Inc.
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,056
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    14
    a year, estimated
    $44,200
    price
    $6,172

  • RefresherIn personNo diploma needed

    40 Hour Class A CDL Refresher Course

    Phoenix Truck Driving Institute, Phoenix

    No diploma needed

    Phoenix Truck Driving Institute, Phoenix · Refresher · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,495
    More details about 40 Hour Class A CDL Refresher Course at Phoenix Truck Driving Institute
    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
    $30
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,495

  • RefresherIn personNo diploma needed

    40-Hour CDL Class A Refresher Course

    160 Driving Academy, Glendale

    No diploma needed

    160 Driving Academy, Glendale · Refresher · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,500
    Program website, 40-Hour CDL Class A Refresher Course at 160 Driving Academy
    More details about 40-Hour CDL Class A Refresher Course at 160 Driving Academy
    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
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,500

  • RefresherIn personNo diploma needed

    80 Hour Class A CDL Refresher Course

    Phoenix Truck Driving Institute, Phoenix

    No diploma needed

    Phoenix Truck Driving Institute, Phoenix · Refresher · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,695
    More details about 80 Hour Class A CDL Refresher Course at Phoenix Truck Driving Institute
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $30
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,695

  • RefresherIn personNo diploma needed

    Retrain

    Psv CDL Training LLC., Coolidge

    No diploma needed

    Psv CDL Training LLC., Coolidge · Refresher · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,500
    Program website, Retrain at Psv CDL Training LLC.
    More details about Retrain at Psv CDL Training LLC.
    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

  • Bus and passengerIn personNo diploma needed

    School Bus and or Passenger Bus

    Psv CDL Training LLC., Coolidge

    No diploma needed

    Psv CDL Training LLC., Coolidge · Bus and passenger · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,000
    Program website, School Bus and or Passenger Bus at Psv CDL Training LLC.
    More details about School Bus and or Passenger Bus at Psv CDL Training LLC.
    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
    $4,000

  • Bus and passengerIn personNo diploma needed

    Class B CDL with Passenger Endorsement

    Southwest Truck Driver Training Inc., Phoenix

    No diploma needed

    Southwest Truck Driver Training Inc., Phoenix · Bus and passenger · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,795
    Program website, Class B CDL with Passenger Endorsement at Southwest Truck Driver Training Inc.
    More details about Class B CDL with Passenger Endorsement at Southwest Truck Driver Training Inc.
    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
    $4,795

How to pay for CDL training in Phoenix

Workforce funding can pay for CDL training in Phoenix

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 Phoenix truck driving program numbers come from

Which Phoenix truck driving programs are on this list?

These are the truck driving programs with classes in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler area that are 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. Online programs are left out here; they are on the Arizona page. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what the area offers.

How Phoenix 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.

Sources for the facts about CDL training in Phoenix

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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