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CDL training in Fort Wayne

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

6 schools offer these truck driving programs with classes in the Fort Wayne 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 Fort Wayne, 13 of the 13 programs take students without a high school diploma, and 3 are taught partly or fully online.

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All 94 CDL training programs in Indiana, including online programs

How much does CDL training cost in Fort Wayne?

$3,998 to $4,898

is what most programs cost if you pay yourself

All 11 programs with a price: $500 to $5,000

Finished the program
100%
Working 6 months later
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
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 Fort Wayne?

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

All 13 CDL training programs in Fort Wayne approved for funding

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13 programs

  • Class AIn personNo diploma needed

    Class A Cdl License Truck Driver Training

    Ivy Tech Community College, Fort Wayne

    No diploma needed

    Ivy Tech Community College, Fort Wayne · Class A · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$58,700
    Price if you pay yourself$4,895
    Program website, Class A Cdl License Truck Driver Training at Ivy Tech Community College
    More details about Class A Cdl License Truck Driver Training at Ivy Tech Community College
    Finished
    98%
    Working at 6 months
    84%
    Earned in a quarter
    $14,687
    Length
    4 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    263
    a year, estimated
    $58,700
    price
    $4,895

  • Class AHybridNo diploma needed

    Class A Cdl License Training Course

    160 Driving Academy, Fort Wayne

    No diploma needed

    160 Driving Academy, Fort Wayne · Class A · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,995
    Program website, Class A Cdl License Training Course at 160 Driving Academy
    More details about Class A Cdl License Training Course at 160 Driving Academy
    Finished
    89%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    4 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    216
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $4,995

  • Class AIn personNo diploma needed

    Class A Cdl

    Summit Commercial Driver Training, Fort Wayne

    No diploma needed

    Summit Commercial Driver Training, Fort Wayne · Class A · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Class A Cdl at Summit Commercial Driver Training
    More details about Class A Cdl at Summit Commercial Driver Training
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    3 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    44
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • Bus and passengerIn personNo diploma needed

    Bus/transit

    Summit Commercial Driver Training, Fort Wayne

    No diploma needed

    Summit Commercial Driver Training, Fort Wayne · Bus and passenger · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,750
    Program website, Bus/transit at Summit Commercial Driver Training
    More details about Bus/transit at Summit Commercial Driver Training
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    2 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    22
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,750

  • Class BIn personNo diploma needed

    Class B Cdl

    Summit Commercial Driver Training, Fort Wayne

    No diploma needed

    Summit Commercial Driver Training, Fort Wayne · Class B · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Class B Cdl at Summit Commercial Driver Training
    More details about Class B Cdl at Summit Commercial Driver Training
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    2 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    15
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • RefresherIn personNo diploma needed

    Remedial/refresher Driver Training

    Summit Commercial Driver Training, Fort Wayne

    No diploma needed

    Summit Commercial Driver Training, Fort Wayne · Refresher · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$500
    Program website, Remedial/refresher Driver Training at Summit Commercial Driver Training
    More details about Remedial/refresher Driver Training at Summit Commercial Driver Training
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    1 week, 4 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $500

  • RefresherIn personNo diploma needed

    Class A Cdl License Training Course (yard Only / Refresher))

    160 Driving Academy, Fort Wayne

    No diploma needed

    160 Driving Academy, Fort Wayne · Refresher · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,995
    Program website, Class A Cdl License Training Course (yard Only / Refresher)) at 160 Driving Academy
    More details about Class A Cdl License Training Course (yard Only / Refresher)) at 160 Driving Academy
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    3 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,995

  • Class BIn personNo diploma needed

    Class B Cdl Program

    International Trucking Academy, Fort Wayne

    No diploma needed

    International Trucking Academy, Fort Wayne · Class B · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,000
    Program website, Class B Cdl Program at International Trucking Academy
    More details about Class B Cdl Program at International Trucking Academy
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    2 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $4,000

  • Class AHybridNo diploma needed

    Prevail Cdl Training

    Prevail Cdl Training, Fort Wayne

    No diploma needed

    Prevail Cdl Training, Fort Wayne · Class A · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,674
    Program website, Prevail Cdl Training at Prevail Cdl Training
    More details about Prevail Cdl Training at Prevail Cdl Training
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    4 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $120
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $4,674

  • Class AHybridNo diploma needed

    Prevail Cdl Training

    Prevail Cdl Training, Fort Wayne

    No diploma needed

    Prevail Cdl Training, Fort Wayne · Class A · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,674
    Program website, Prevail Cdl Training at Prevail Cdl Training
    More details about Prevail Cdl Training at Prevail Cdl Training
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    4 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $120
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $4,674

  • Class AIn personNo diploma needed

    Commercial Driver'S License Cdl-A

    Fort Wayne Community Schools Adult And Cont. Ed., Fort Wayne

    No diploma needed

    Fort Wayne Community Schools Adult And Cont. Ed., Fort Wayne · Class A · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,880
    Program website, Commercial Driver'S License Cdl-A at Fort Wayne Community Schools Adult And Cont. Ed.
    More details about Commercial Driver'S License Cdl-A at Fort Wayne Community Schools Adult And Cont. Ed.
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    3 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $4,880

  • Endorsements and permit prepIn personNo diploma needed

    Class A Permit

    International Trucking Academy, Fort Wayne

    No diploma needed

    International Trucking Academy, Fort Wayne · Endorsements and permit prep · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,900
    Program website, Class A Permit at International Trucking Academy
    More details about Class A Permit at International Trucking Academy
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    2 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $100
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $4,900

  • Class AIn personNo diploma needed

    Class A Commercial Drivers License

    International Trucking Academy, Fort Wayne

    No diploma needed

    International Trucking Academy, Fort Wayne · Class A · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,000
    Program website, Class A Commercial Drivers License at International Trucking Academy
    More details about Class A Commercial Drivers License at International Trucking Academy
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    2 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $5,000

How to pay for CDL training in Fort Wayne

Workforce funding can pay for CDL training in Fort Wayne

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 Fort Wayne truck driving program numbers come from

Which Fort Wayne truck driving programs are on this list?

These are the truck driving programs with classes in the Fort Wayne 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 Indiana page. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what the area offers.

How Fort Wayne 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 Fort Wayne

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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