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CDL training in Orlando

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

9 schools offer these truck driving programs with classes in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford 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 Orlando, 14 of the 15 programs take students without a high school diploma, and 2 are taught partly or fully online.

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All 74 CDL training programs in Florida, including online programs

How much does CDL training cost in Orlando?

$2,800 to $6,995

is what most programs cost if you pay yourself

All 15 programs with a price: $1,370 to $7,495

Finished the program
89%
Working 6 months later
57%
Earned a year, estimated
about $39,300
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 Orlando?

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

All 15 CDL training programs in Orlando approved for funding

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15 programs

  • Class AIn personNo diploma needed

    Commercial Driver's License - CDL A

    Truck Driver Institute, Inc.-Is-CSCF, Sanford

    No diploma needed

    Truck Driver Institute, Inc.-Is-CSCF, Sanford · Class A · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$39,300
    Price if you pay yourself$7,000
    Program website, Commercial Driver's License - CDL A at Truck Driver Institute, Inc.-Is-CSCF
    More details about Commercial Driver's License - CDL A at Truck Driver Institute, Inc.-Is-CSCF
    Finished
    89%
    Working at 6 months
    61%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,819
    Length
    3 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    3,262
    a year, estimated
    $39,300
    price
    $7,000

  • Class AIn personNo diploma needed

    Commercial Truck Driver - CDL A

    Roadmaster Drivers School Of Orlando-Is-CSCF, Apopka

    No diploma needed

    Roadmaster Drivers School Of Orlando-Is-CSCF, Apopka · Class A · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$34,600
    Price if you pay yourself$7,495
    Program website, Commercial Truck Driver - CDL A at Roadmaster Drivers School Of Orlando-Is-CSCF
    More details about Commercial Truck Driver - CDL A at Roadmaster Drivers School Of Orlando-Is-CSCF
    Finished
    82%
    Working at 6 months
    50%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,644
    Length
    4 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    2,109
    a year, estimated
    $34,600
    price
    $7,495

  • Class AIn personNo diploma needed

    Commercial Truck Driver Training

    Roadmaster Drivers School - Orlando Location, Apopka

    No diploma needed

    Roadmaster Drivers School - Orlando Location, Apopka · Class A · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$32,700
    Price if you pay yourself$7,495
    More details about Commercial Truck Driver Training at Roadmaster Drivers School - Orlando Location
    Finished
    80%
    Working at 6 months
    47%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,167
    Length
    3 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    2,004
    a year, estimated
    $32,700
    price
    $7,495

  • Class AHybridNo diploma needed

    Commercial Vehicle Operator - CDL A

    Valencia College - Cont Educ-CSCF, Orlando

    No diploma needed

    Valencia College - Cont Educ-CSCF, Orlando · Class A · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$41,900
    Price if you pay yourself$4,600
    Program website, Commercial Vehicle Operator - CDL A at Valencia College - Cont Educ-CSCF
    More details about Commercial Vehicle Operator - CDL A at Valencia College - Cont Educ-CSCF
    Finished
    98%
    Working at 6 months
    29%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,482
    Length
    5 weeks, 32 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    1,048
    a year, estimated
    $41,900
    price
    $4,600

  • CDL (class not stated)In personNo diploma needed

    Commercial Driver License Preparatory Program

    Truck Driver Institute of Fl, Inc. - Polk, Sanford

    No diploma needed

    Truck Driver Institute of Fl, Inc. - Polk, Sanford · CDL (class not stated) · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$35,500
    Price if you pay yourself$6,995
    More details about Commercial Driver License Preparatory Program at Truck Driver Institute of Fl, Inc. - Polk
    Finished
    88%
    Working at 6 months
    57%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,874
    Length
    3 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $208
    Students counted
    967
    a year, estimated
    $35,500
    price
    $6,995

  • Class AIn personNo diploma needed

    Commercial Drivers License Program

    Truck Driver Institute CSB, Sanford

    No diploma needed

    Truck Driver Institute CSB, Sanford · Class A · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$37,900
    Price if you pay yourself$6,995
    More details about Commercial Drivers License Program at Truck Driver Institute CSB
    Finished
    89%
    Working at 6 months
    57%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,479
    Length
    3 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $498
    Students counted
    903
    a year, estimated
    $37,900
    price
    $6,995

  • Class AIn personNo diploma needed

    Commercial Vehicle Operator CDL A

    Lake Sumter State College - Cont Educ-CSCF, Leesburg

    No diploma needed

    Lake Sumter State College - Cont Educ-CSCF, Leesburg · Class A · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$51,300
    Price if you pay yourself$2,800
    School website, Commercial Vehicle Operator CDL A at Lake Sumter State College - Cont Educ-CSCF
    More details about Commercial Vehicle Operator CDL A at Lake Sumter State College - Cont Educ-CSCF
    Finished
    97%
    Working at 6 months
    40%
    Earned in a quarter
    $12,823
    Length
    2 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    353
    a year, estimated
    $51,300
    price
    $2,800

  • Class AIn personNo diploma needed

    CDL CLASS A LICENSE (4 weeks)

    Lake Sumter State College - Cont Educ-CSCF, Leesburg

    No diploma needed

    Lake Sumter State College - Cont Educ-CSCF, Leesburg · Class A · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$46,800
    Price if you pay yourself$4,700
    School website, CDL CLASS A LICENSE (4 weeks) at Lake Sumter State College - Cont Educ-CSCF
    More details about CDL CLASS A LICENSE (4 weeks) at Lake Sumter State College - Cont Educ-CSCF
    Finished
    91%
    Working at 6 months
    88%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,706
    Length
    4 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    92
    a year, estimated
    $46,800
    price
    $4,700

  • Class AIn personNo diploma needed

    Commercial Vehicle Driving Class A

    Orange Technical College - South Campus-CSCF, Orlando

    No diploma needed

    Orange Technical College - South Campus-CSCF, Orlando · Class A · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$40,300
    Price if you pay yourself$2,382
    Program website, Commercial Vehicle Driving Class A at Orange Technical College - South Campus-CSCF
    More details about Commercial Vehicle Driving Class A at Orange Technical College - South Campus-CSCF
    Finished
    75%
    Working at 6 months
    66%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,072
    Length
    11 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    85
    a year, estimated
    $40,300
    price
    $2,382

  • Class AIn personNo diploma needed

    CDL A - 2Wks

    Lake Sumter State College - Cont Educ-CSCF, Leesburg

    No diploma needed

    Lake Sumter State College - Cont Educ-CSCF, Leesburg · Class A · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$33,000
    Price if you pay yourself$2,800
    School website, CDL A - 2Wks at Lake Sumter State College - Cont Educ-CSCF
    More details about CDL A - 2Wks at Lake Sumter State College - Cont Educ-CSCF
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    54%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,261
    Length
    2 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    84
    a year, estimated
    $33,000
    price
    $2,800

  • Class BIn personNo diploma needed

    Commercial Vehicle Driving Class B

    Orange Technical College - South Campus-CSCF, Orlando

    No diploma needed

    Orange Technical College - South Campus-CSCF, Orlando · Class B · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$40,100
    Price if you pay yourself$1,370
    Program website, Commercial Vehicle Driving Class B at Orange Technical College - South Campus-CSCF
    More details about Commercial Vehicle Driving Class B at Orange Technical College - South Campus-CSCF
    Finished
    91%
    Working at 6 months
    73%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,024
    Length
    5 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    32
    a year, estimated
    $40,100
    price
    $1,370

  • Endorsements and permit prepIn personNo diploma needed

    CDL - Automatic Restriction Lift

    Lake Sumter State College - Cont Educ-CSCF, Leesburg

    No diploma needed

    Lake Sumter State College - Cont Educ-CSCF, Leesburg · Endorsements and permit prep · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,800
    School website, CDL - Automatic Restriction Lift at Lake Sumter State College - Cont Educ-CSCF
    More details about CDL - Automatic Restriction Lift at Lake Sumter State College - Cont Educ-CSCF
    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
    $1,800

  • Class BIn personNo diploma needed

    Commercial Vehicle Operator - CDL Class B

    Valencia College - Cont Educ-CSCF, Orlando

    No diploma needed

    Valencia College - Cont Educ-CSCF, Orlando · Class B · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,200
    Program website, Commercial Vehicle Operator - CDL Class B at Valencia College - Cont Educ-CSCF
    More details about Commercial Vehicle Operator - CDL Class B at Valencia College - Cont Educ-CSCF
    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
    $3,200

  • Class AHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Commercial Truck Driver - CDL A

    Valencia College - Cont Educ-CSCF, Orlando

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Valencia College - Cont Educ-CSCF, Orlando · Class A · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,600
    School website, Commercial Truck Driver - CDL A at Valencia College - Cont Educ-CSCF
    More details about Commercial Truck Driver - CDL A at Valencia College - Cont Educ-CSCF
    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
    $4,600

  • CDL (class not stated)In personNo diploma needed

    Commercial Drivers License

    Florida Technical College - Cont Educ-CSCF, Orlando

    No diploma needed

    Florida Technical College - Cont Educ-CSCF, Orlando · CDL (class not stated) · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,400
    More details about Commercial Drivers License at Florida Technical College - Cont Educ-CSCF
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    8 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $600
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $5,400

How to pay for CDL training in Orlando

Workforce funding can pay for CDL training in Orlando

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 Orlando truck driving program numbers come from

Which Orlando truck driving programs are on this list?

These are the truck driving programs with classes in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford 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 Orlando 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 Orlando

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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