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CDL training in Denver

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

6 schools offer these truck driving programs with classes in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial 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 Denver, 4 of the 17 programs take students without a high school diploma, and 1 is taught partly or fully online.

See the 17 programs

All 32 CDL training programs in Colorado, including online programs

How much does CDL training cost in Denver?

$3,380 to $5,600

is what most programs cost if you pay yourself

All 17 programs with a price: $1,225 to $7,700

Finished the program
96%
Working 6 months later
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Length
13 to 31 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 Denver may also offer CDL training. How these figures are made

Is there free CDL training in Denver?

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

All 17 CDL training programs in Denver approved for funding

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17 programs

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

    Commercial Truck Driver Essentials (CDL 2150)

    Sage Truck Driving Schools, Henderson

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Sage Truck Driving Schools, Henderson · CDL (class not stated) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$69,400
    Price if you pay yourself$3,295
    School website, Commercial Truck Driver Essentials (CDL 2150) at Sage Truck Driving Schools
    More details about Commercial Truck Driver Essentials (CDL 2150) at Sage Truck Driving Schools
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    56%
    Earned in a quarter
    $17,342
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    324
    a year, estimated
    $69,400
    price
    $3,295

  • Class AIn personNo diploma needed

    Class A CDL Program

    160 Driving Academy, Commerce City

    No diploma needed

    160 Driving Academy, Commerce City · Class A · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,995
    More details about Class A CDL Program at 160 Driving Academy
    Finished
    79%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    239
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $4,995

  • Class AIn personEducation and courses

    132 Hour CDL Class A Novice Program 1

    Excel Driver Services, Henderson

    Education and courses

    Excel Driver Services, Henderson · Class A · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,600
    Program website, 132 Hour CDL Class A Novice Program 1 at Excel Driver Services
    More details about 132 Hour CDL Class A Novice Program 1 at Excel Driver Services
    Finished
    96%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    26 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    143
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $5,600

  • Class AIn personEducation and courses

    132 Hour CDL Class A Novice Program 2

    Excel Driver Services, Henderson

    Education and courses

    Excel Driver Services, Henderson · Class A · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,600
    Program website, 132 Hour CDL Class A Novice Program 2 at Excel Driver Services
    More details about 132 Hour CDL Class A Novice Program 2 at Excel Driver Services
    Finished
    96%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    26 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    143
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $5,600

  • Class AIn personEducation and courses

    Tractor Trailer Driver Advanced (TTD 150)

    Sage Truck Driving Schools, Henderson

    Education and courses

    Sage Truck Driving Schools, Henderson · Class A · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$55,100
    Price if you pay yourself$3,380
    Program website, Tractor Trailer Driver Advanced (TTD 150) at Sage Truck Driving Schools
    More details about Tractor Trailer Driver Advanced (TTD 150) at Sage Truck Driving Schools
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    56%
    Earned in a quarter
    $13,781
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    96
    a year, estimated
    $55,100
    price
    $3,380

  • CDL (class not stated)In personEducation and courses

    162 Hour CDL Top-Gun Novice Program 1

    Excel Driver Services, Henderson

    Education and courses

    Excel Driver Services, Henderson · CDL (class not stated) · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,700
    Program website, 162 Hour CDL Top-Gun Novice Program 1 at Excel Driver Services
    More details about 162 Hour CDL Top-Gun Novice Program 1 at Excel Driver Services
    Finished
    89%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    32 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    61
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $7,700

  • CDL (class not stated)In personEducation and courses

    162 Hour CDL Top-Gun Novice Program 2

    Excel Driver Services, Henderson

    Education and courses

    Excel Driver Services, Henderson · CDL (class not stated) · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,700
    Program website, 162 Hour CDL Top-Gun Novice Program 2 at Excel Driver Services
    More details about 162 Hour CDL Top-Gun Novice Program 2 at Excel Driver Services
    Finished
    89%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    32 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    61
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $7,700

  • CDL (class not stated)HybridNo diploma needed

    Interstate Heavy Duty Truck Driving Program - 160

    United States Truck Driving School Inc.- Wheat Ridge, Wheat Ridge

    No diploma needed

    United States Truck Driving School Inc.- Wheat Ridge, Wheat Ridge · CDL (class not stated) · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$66,800
    Price if you pay yourself$6,495
    Program website, Interstate Heavy Duty Truck Driving Program - 160 at United States Truck Driving School Inc.- Wheat Ridge
    More details about Interstate Heavy Duty Truck Driving Program - 160 at United States Truck Driving School Inc.- Wheat Ridge
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    60%
    Earned in a quarter
    $16,710
    Length
    32 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    60
    a year, estimated
    $66,800
    price
    $6,495

  • RefresherIn personNo diploma needed

    Tractor Trailer Driver Refresher

    Sage Truck Driving Schools, Henderson

    No diploma needed

    Sage Truck Driving Schools, Henderson · Refresher · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$51,500
    Price if you pay yourself$1,750
    Program website, Tractor Trailer Driver Refresher at Sage Truck Driving Schools
    More details about Tractor Trailer Driver Refresher at Sage Truck Driving Schools
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    48%
    Earned in a quarter
    $12,872
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    21
    a year, estimated
    $51,500
    price
    $1,750

  • Class AIn personEducation and courses

    OTR Entry Level CDL Class A

    Colorado Trucking College LLC, Denver

    Education and courses

    Colorado Trucking College LLC, Denver · Class A · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,000
    More details about OTR Entry Level CDL Class A at Colorado Trucking College LLC
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    30 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    38
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $5,000

  • Class BIn personEducation and courses

    66 Hour CDL Class B Novice Program 1

    Excel Driver Services, Henderson

    Education and courses

    Excel Driver Services, Henderson · Class B · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,500
    Program website, 66 Hour CDL Class B Novice Program 1 at Excel Driver Services
    More details about 66 Hour CDL Class B Novice Program 1 at Excel Driver Services
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    13 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    17
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,500

  • Class BIn personEducation and courses

    66 Hour CDL Class B Novice Program 2

    Excel Driver Services, Henderson

    Education and courses

    Excel Driver Services, Henderson · Class B · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,500
    Program website, 66 Hour CDL Class B Novice Program 2 at Excel Driver Services
    More details about 66 Hour CDL Class B Novice Program 2 at Excel Driver Services
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    13 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    17
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,500

  • Bus and passengerIn personNo diploma needed

    10 Hour Class B/Bus Course

    United States Truck Driving School Inc.- Wheat Ridge, Wheat Ridge

    No diploma needed

    United States Truck Driving School Inc.- Wheat Ridge, Wheat Ridge · Bus and passenger · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,225
    Program website, 10 Hour Class B/Bus Course at United States Truck Driving School Inc.- Wheat Ridge
    More details about 10 Hour Class B/Bus Course at United States Truck Driving School Inc.- Wheat Ridge
    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
    $1,225

  • Class BIn personEducation and courses

    CDL Class B

    Colorado Trucking College LLC, Denver

    Education and courses

    Colorado Trucking College LLC, Denver · Class B · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,500
    More details about CDL Class B at Colorado Trucking College LLC
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    12 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,500

  • RefresherIn personEducation and courses

    66 Hour CDL Class A Refresher Program 1

    Excel Driver Services, Henderson

    Education and courses

    Excel Driver Services, Henderson · Refresher · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,500
    Program website, 66 Hour CDL Class A Refresher Program 1 at Excel Driver Services
    More details about 66 Hour CDL Class A Refresher Program 1 at Excel Driver Services
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    13 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,500

  • RefresherIn personEducation and courses

    66 Hour CDL Class A Refresher Program 2

    Excel Driver Services, Henderson

    Education and courses

    Excel Driver Services, Henderson · Refresher · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,500
    Program website, 66 Hour CDL Class A Refresher Program 2 at Excel Driver Services
    More details about 66 Hour CDL Class A Refresher Program 2 at Excel Driver Services
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    13 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,500

  • Class A and Class BIn personEducation and courses

    Entry Level CDL Program - Class A or B vehicles

    CDL Safety School, Littleton

    Education and courses

    CDL Safety School, Littleton · Class A and Class B · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,995
    Program website, Entry Level CDL Program - Class A or B vehicles at CDL Safety School
    More details about Entry Level CDL Program - Class A or B vehicles at CDL Safety School
    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
    $4,995

How to pay for CDL training in Denver

Workforce funding can pay for CDL training in Denver

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 Denver truck driving program numbers come from

Which Denver truck driving programs are on this list?

These are the truck driving programs with classes in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial 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 Colorado page. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what the area offers.

How Denver 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 Colorado figures?

The US Department of Labor's own results site lists Colorado among the states with "known data quality concerns".9 The figures here are shown as the state reported them; check them with the school before you enroll.

Sources for the facts about CDL training in Denver

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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