CDL training in Lakeland

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

4 schools offer these truck driving programs with classes in the Lakeland-Winter Haven 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 Lakeland, 13 of the 14 programs take students without a high school diploma.

See the 14 programs

All 74 CDL training programs in Florida, including online programs

How much does CDL training cost in Lakeland?

$2,995 to $6,995

is what most programs cost if you pay yourself

All 14 programs with a price: $2,495 to $12,000

Finished the program: 97%
Working 6 months later: 74%
Earned a year, estimated: about $44,600
Length: 2 to 4 weeks

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

Is there free CDL training in Lakeland?

Yes, if you qualify. Workforce funding can pay for any program on this page.²³
Ask an American Job Center whether you qualify, or call 1-877-872-5627.⁴
Or pay yourself. Most truck driving programs in Lakeland cost $2,995 to $6,995.

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

All 14 CDL training programs in Lakeland approved for funding

14 programs

Class AIn personNo diploma needed
Commercial Truck Operator (Class A) (CSRC)
FleetForce Truck Driving School*, Winter Haven
No diploma needed
FleetForce Truck Driving School*, Winter Haven · Class A · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$52,800
Price if you pay yourself$6,995
More details about Commercial Truck Operator (Class A) (CSRC) at FleetForce Truck Driving School*
Finished
96%
Working at 6 months
74%
Earned in a quarter
$13,204
Length
4 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$196
Students counted
741
a year, estimated
$52,800
price
$6,995
CDL (class not stated)In personNo diploma needed
Commercial Driver's License-Registered Apprenticeship Program
FleetForce Truck Driving School, Winter Haven
No diploma needed
FleetForce Truck Driving School, Winter Haven · CDL (class not stated) · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$44,300
Price if you pay yourself$6,995
Program website, Commercial Driver's License-Registered Apprenticeship Program at FleetForce Truck Driving School
More details about Commercial Driver's License-Registered Apprenticeship Program at FleetForce Truck Driving School
Finished
92%
Working at 6 months
72%
Earned in a quarter
$11,078
Length
4 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
662
a year, estimated
$44,300
price
$6,995
Class AIn personNo diploma needed
Commercial Truck Operator- Class A
FleetForce- Main, Winter Haven
No diploma needed
FleetForce- Main, Winter Haven · Class A · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$44,900
Price if you pay yourself$6,995
School website, Commercial Truck Operator- Class A at FleetForce- Main
More details about Commercial Truck Operator- Class A at FleetForce- Main
Finished
96%
Working at 6 months
74%
Earned in a quarter
$11,228
Length
4 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$196
Students counted
583
a year, estimated
$44,900
price
$6,995
Class AIn personNo diploma needed
Class A CDL License Certification
FleetForce- Main, Winter Haven
No diploma needed
FleetForce- Main, Winter Haven · Class A · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$35,200
Price if you pay yourself$6,995
Program website, Class A CDL License Certification at FleetForce- Main
More details about Class A CDL License Certification at FleetForce- Main
Finished
97%
Working at 6 months
81%
Earned in a quarter
$8,788
Length
4 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
457
a year, estimated
$35,200
price
$6,995
CDL (class not stated)In personNo diploma needed
Commercial Truck Driver Training-Cd4
Career Tech-Is, Lakeland
No diploma needed
Career Tech-Is, Lakeland · CDL (class not stated) · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$31,800
Price if you pay yourself$5,995
Program website, Commercial Truck Driver Training-Cd4 at Career Tech-Is
More details about Commercial Truck Driver Training-Cd4 at Career Tech-Is
Finished
97%
Working at 6 months
55%
Earned in a quarter
$7,950
Length
4 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
412
a year, estimated
$31,800
price
$5,995
Class BIn personNo diploma needed
Commercial Truck Operator- Class B
FleetForce- Main, Winter Haven
No diploma needed
FleetForce- Main, Winter Haven · Class B · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$82,300
Price if you pay yourself$2,495
School website, Commercial Truck Operator- Class B at FleetForce- Main
More details about Commercial Truck Operator- Class B at FleetForce- Main
Finished
98%
Working at 6 months
75%
Earned in a quarter
$20,563
Length
1 week, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$196
Students counted
182
a year, estimated
$82,300
price
$2,495
Class AIn personNo diploma needed
Class A Commercial Truck Operator
FleetForce Truck Driving School, Winter Haven
No diploma needed
FleetForce Truck Driving School, Winter Haven · Class A · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$6,995
School website, Class A Commercial Truck Operator at FleetForce Truck Driving School
More details about Class A Commercial Truck Operator at FleetForce Truck Driving School
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
4 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
11
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$6,995
Class AIn personNo diploma needed
Class A CDL License Certification
FleetForce Truck Driving School*, Winter Haven
No diploma needed
FleetForce Truck Driving School*, Winter Haven · Class A · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$6,995
More details about Class A CDL License Certification at FleetForce Truck Driving School*
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
4 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
25
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$6,995
Class BIn personNo diploma needed
Commercial Truck Operator - Class B (CSRC)
FleetForce Truck Driving School*, Winter Haven
No diploma needed
FleetForce Truck Driving School*, Winter Haven · Class B · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,495
More details about Commercial Truck Operator - Class B (CSRC) at FleetForce Truck Driving School*
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
$196
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$2,495
Class BIn personNo diploma needed
Commercial Driver's License- B
Career Tech-Is, Lakeland
No diploma needed
Career Tech-Is, Lakeland · Class B · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,600
School website, Commercial Driver's License- B at Career Tech-Is
More details about Commercial Driver's License- B at Career Tech-Is
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
2 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$2,600
Class BIn personNo diploma needed
Class B CDL License Certification
FleetForce Truck Driving School*, Winter Haven
No diploma needed
FleetForce Truck Driving School*, Winter Haven · Class B · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,995
More details about Class B CDL License Certification at FleetForce Truck Driving School*
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
4 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$2,995
Class BIn personNo diploma needed
Class B Commercial Truck Operator
FleetForce Truck Driving School, Winter Haven
No diploma needed
FleetForce Truck Driving School, Winter Haven · Class B · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,995
School website, Class B Commercial Truck Operator at FleetForce Truck Driving School
More details about Class B Commercial Truck Operator at FleetForce Truck Driving School
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
4 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$2,995
Bus and passengerIn personNo diploma needed
Bus Driver Training
Career Tech-Is, Lakeland
No diploma needed
Career Tech-Is, Lakeland · Bus and passenger · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,500
School website, Bus Driver Training at Career Tech-Is
More details about Bus Driver Training at Career Tech-Is
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
2 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$3,500
CDL (class not stated)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Advanced Commercial Truck Driver
Career Tech-Is, Lakeland
High school diploma or equivalent
Career Tech-Is, Lakeland · CDL (class not stated) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$12,000
Program website, Advanced Commercial Truck Driver at Career Tech-Is
More details about Advanced Commercial Truck Driver at Career Tech-Is
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
8 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$12,000

How to pay for CDL training in Lakeland

Workforce funding can pay for CDL training in Lakeland

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 Lakeland truck driving program numbers come from

Which Lakeland truck driving programs are on this list?

These are the truck driving programs with classes in the Lakeland-Winter Haven 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 Florida page. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what the area offers.

How Lakeland 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.

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CDL training in Lakeland

How much does CDL training cost in Lakeland?

Is there free CDL training in Lakeland?

All 14 CDL training programs in Lakeland approved for funding

Commercial Truck Operator (Class A) (CSRC)

Commercial Driver's License-Registered Apprenticeship Program

Commercial Truck Operator- Class A

Class A CDL License Certification

Commercial Truck Driver Training-Cd4

Commercial Truck Operator- Class B

Class A Commercial Truck Operator