CDL training in Iowa

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

21 schools offer these truck driving programs, and Iowa has approved every one 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 Iowa, 29 of the 33 programs take students without a high school diploma, and 13 are taught partly or fully online.

See the 33 programs

How much does CDL training cost in Iowa?

$2,000 to $4,995

is what most programs cost if you pay yourself

All 33 programs with a price: $899 to $7,495

Finished the program: 81%
Working 6 months later: 80%
Earned a year, estimated: about $45,100
Length: 2 to 5 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 Iowa?

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 Iowa cost $2,000 to $4,995.

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

CDL training in Omaha, Cedar Rapids, Waterloo and other Iowa cities

Choosing an area filters the list below. 10 more programs are in 8 other areas, 5 in smaller cities and towns.

All 33 CDL training programs in Iowa approved for funding

33 programs

CDL (class not stated)HybridNo diploma needed
Professional Driver Prep Program
North Iowa Area Community College, Mason City
No diploma needed
North Iowa Area Community College, Mason City · CDL (class not stated) · Hybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$53,500
Price if you pay yourself$5,120
Program website, Professional Driver Prep Program at North Iowa Area Community College
More details about Professional Driver Prep Program at North Iowa Area Community College
Finished
98%
Working at 6 months
72%
Earned in a quarter
$13,387
Length
3 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$375
Students counted
2,697
a year, estimated
$53,500
price
$5,120
CDL (class not stated)HybridNo diploma needed
CDL Train & Test
Northwest Iowa Community College, Sheldon
No diploma needed
Northwest Iowa Community College, Sheldon · CDL (class not stated) · Hybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$33,800
Price if you pay yourself$995
Program website, CDL Train & Test at Northwest Iowa Community College
More details about CDL Train & Test at Northwest Iowa Community College
Finished
27%
Working at 6 months
85%
Earned in a quarter
$8,443
Length
2 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
1,997
a year, estimated
$33,800
price
$995
Class AIn personNo diploma needed
180 hour Class A CDL Truck Driver Training course
JTL Truck Driver Training DBA Roadmaster Drivers School, Omaha, NE
No diploma needed
JTL Truck Driver Training DBA Roadmaster Drivers School, Omaha, NE · Class A · In person · No diploma needed
Classes are outside Iowa; Iowa approved the program for its funding.
Earned a year, estimated$42,200
Price if you pay yourself$7,495
Program website, 180 hour Class A CDL Truck Driver Training course at JTL Truck Driver Training DBA Roadmaster Drivers School
More details about 180 hour Class A CDL Truck Driver Training course at JTL Truck Driver Training DBA Roadmaster Drivers School
Finished
85%
Working at 6 months
62%
Earned in a quarter
$10,552
Length
4 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$200
Students counted
823
a year, estimated
$42,200
price
$7,495
Class BIn personNo diploma needed
Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Certificate
Hawkeye Community College, Waterloo
No diploma needed
Hawkeye Community College, Waterloo · Class B · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$39,600
Price if you pay yourself$1,399
Program website, Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Certificate at Hawkeye Community College
More details about Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Certificate at Hawkeye Community College
Finished
79%
Working at 6 months
87%
Earned in a quarter
$9,895
Length
2 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$220
Students counted
689
a year, estimated
$39,600
price
$1,399
Class AHybridNo diploma needed
Commercial Drivers License Class A
Des Moines Area Community College, Ankeny
No diploma needed
Des Moines Area Community College, Ankeny · Class A · Hybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$49,600
Price if you pay yourself$4,760
Program website, Commercial Drivers License Class A at Des Moines Area Community College
More details about Commercial Drivers License Class A at Des Moines Area Community College
Finished
53%
Working at 6 months
71%
Earned in a quarter
$12,408
Length
5 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$140
Students counted
675
a year, estimated
$49,600
price
$4,760
Class AIn personNo diploma needed
Commercial Drivers License (CDL) License Training
160 Driving Academy, Chicago, IL
No diploma needed
160 Driving Academy, Chicago, IL · Class A · In person · No diploma needed
Classes are outside Iowa; Iowa approved the program for its funding.
Earned a year, estimated$46,700
Price if you pay yourself$4,950
Program website, Commercial Drivers License (CDL) License Training at 160 Driving Academy
More details about Commercial Drivers License (CDL) License Training at 160 Driving Academy
Finished
84%
Working at 6 months
80%
Earned in a quarter
$11,666
Length
4 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
604
a year, estimated
$46,700
price
$4,950
CDL (class not stated)In personNo diploma needed
Truck Driving
Iowa Central Community College, Fort Dodge
No diploma needed
Iowa Central Community College, Fort Dodge · CDL (class not stated) · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$48,700
Price if you pay yourself$7,000
Program website, Truck Driving at Iowa Central Community College
More details about Truck Driving at Iowa Central Community College
Finished
72%
Working at 6 months
68%
Earned in a quarter
$12,174
Length
15 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
373
a year, estimated
$48,700
price
$7,000
CDL (class not stated)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Truck Driver Training - Certificate
Western Iowa Tech Community College, Sioux City
High school diploma or equivalent
Western Iowa Tech Community College, Sioux City · CDL (class not stated) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$48,200
Price if you pay yourself$2,965
Program website, Truck Driver Training - Certificate at Western Iowa Tech Community College
More details about Truck Driver Training - Certificate at Western Iowa Tech Community College
Finished
41%
Working at 6 months
68%
Earned in a quarter
$12,053
Length
4 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$562
Students counted
205
a year, estimated
$48,200
price
$2,965
Class AHybridNo diploma needed
Class A CDL Training
Pro-Fleet CDL Driving Academy, Omaha, NE
No diploma needed
Pro-Fleet CDL Driving Academy, Omaha, NE · Class A · Hybrid · No diploma needed
Classes are outside Iowa; Iowa approved the program for its funding.
Earned a year, estimated$41,900
Price if you pay yourself$5,000
Program website, Class A CDL Training at Pro-Fleet CDL Driving Academy
More details about Class A CDL Training at Pro-Fleet CDL Driving Academy
Finished
95%
Working at 6 months
80%
Earned in a quarter
$10,472
Length
4 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,000
Students counted
181
a year, estimated
$41,900
price
$5,000
Class BIn personNo diploma needed
CDL Class B
Southeastern Community College, West Burlington
No diploma needed
Southeastern Community College, West Burlington · Class B · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$45,900
Price if you pay yourself$2,995
School website, CDL Class B at Southeastern Community College
More details about CDL Class B at Southeastern Community College
Finished
64%
Working at 6 months
77%
Earned in a quarter
$11,482
Length
4 weeks, 30 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
153
a year, estimated
$45,900
price
$2,995
Class BIn personNo diploma needed
CDL Class B (30 hours)
Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids
No diploma needed
Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids · Class B · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$52,200
Price if you pay yourself$1,800
Program website, CDL Class B (30 hours) at Kirkwood Community College
More details about CDL Class B (30 hours) at Kirkwood Community College
Finished
78%
Working at 6 months
86%
Earned in a quarter
$13,042
Length
1 week, 30 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$212
Students counted
117
a year, estimated
$52,200
price
$1,800
CDL (class not stated)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Professional Truck Driver Training
Northeast Community College, Norfolk, NE
High school diploma or equivalent
Northeast Community College, Norfolk, NE · CDL (class not stated) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Classes are outside Iowa; Iowa approved the program for its funding.
Earned a year, estimated$52,800
Price if you pay yourself$2,200
Program website, Professional Truck Driver Training at Northeast Community College
More details about Professional Truck Driver Training at Northeast Community College
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
36%
Earned in a quarter
$13,204
Length
6 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$650
Students counted
108
a year, estimated
$52,800
price
$2,200
Endorsements and permit prepIn personNo diploma needed
Advanced CDL Tanker Training
Indian Hills Community College, Ottumwa
No diploma needed
Indian Hills Community College, Ottumwa · Endorsements and permit prep · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$57,900
Price if you pay yourself$6,448
Program website, Advanced CDL Tanker Training at Indian Hills Community College
More details about Advanced CDL Tanker Training at Indian Hills Community College
Finished
83%
Working at 6 months
83%
Earned in a quarter
$14,476
Length
3 weeks, 22 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
98
a year, estimated
$57,900
price
$6,448
Class AIn personNo diploma needed
Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) *CDL.CPC
Northeast Iowa Community College, Calmar
No diploma needed
Northeast Iowa Community College, Calmar · Class A · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$42,500
Price if you pay yourself$4,995
Program website, Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) *CDL.CPC at Northeast Iowa Community College
More details about Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) *CDL.CPC at Northeast Iowa Community College
Finished
74%
Working at 6 months
78%
Earned in a quarter
$10,633
Length
4 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
74
a year, estimated
$42,500
price
$4,995
Class AIn personNo diploma needed
Class A CDL Driver's License
Southeastern Community College, West Burlington
No diploma needed
Southeastern Community College, West Burlington · Class A · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$25,700
Price if you pay yourself$4,490
Program website, Class A CDL Driver's License at Southeastern Community College
More details about Class A CDL Driver's License at Southeastern Community College
Finished
79%
Working at 6 months
88%
Earned in a quarter
$6,437
Length
4 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
60
a year, estimated
$25,700
price
$4,490
CDL (class not stated)In personNo diploma needed
Commercial Driver Training
Indian Hills Community College, Ottumwa
No diploma needed
Indian Hills Community College, Ottumwa · CDL (class not stated) · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$46,300
Price if you pay yourself$4,944
Program website, Commercial Driver Training at Indian Hills Community College
More details about Commercial Driver Training at Indian Hills Community College
Finished
39%
Working at 6 months
82%
Earned in a quarter
$11,566
Length
6 weeks, 32 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
57
a year, estimated
$46,300
price
$4,944
Class BHybridNo diploma needed
Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) 3100031 (Continuing Education)
Eastern Iowa Community Colleges, Davenport
No diploma needed
Eastern Iowa Community Colleges, Davenport · Class B · Hybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$44,400
Price if you pay yourself$3,600
School website, Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) 3100031 (Continuing Education) at Eastern Iowa Community Colleges
More details about Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) 3100031 (Continuing Education) at Eastern Iowa Community Colleges
Finished
69%
Working at 6 months
72%
Earned in a quarter
$11,092
Length
6 weeks, 20 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
39
a year, estimated
$44,400
price
$3,600
Class AIn personNo diploma needed
Class A Commercial Driver's License Certificate (CDL)
Hawkeye Community College, Waterloo
No diploma needed
Hawkeye Community College, Waterloo · Class A · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$42,700
Price if you pay yourself$4,995
Program website, Class A Commercial Driver's License Certificate (CDL) at Hawkeye Community College
More details about Class A Commercial Driver's License Certificate (CDL) at Hawkeye Community College
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
81%
Earned in a quarter
$10,671
Length
6 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$300
Students counted
38
a year, estimated
$42,700
price
$4,995
Class AHybridNo diploma needed
CDL Class A Training
Corridor CDL Training, INC., North Liberty
No diploma needed
Corridor CDL Training, INC., North Liberty · Class A · Hybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$64,500
Price if you pay yourself$5,100
Program website, CDL Class A Training at Corridor CDL Training, INC.
More details about CDL Class A Training at Corridor CDL Training, INC.
Finished
96%
Working at 6 months
50%
Earned in a quarter
$16,123
Length
3 weeks, 36 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
37
a year, estimated
$64,500
price
$5,100
CDL (class not stated)HybridNo diploma needed
CDL Driver Preparation
Iowa Valley Community College District, Marshalltown
No diploma needed
Iowa Valley Community College District, Marshalltown · CDL (class not stated) · Hybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$42,100
Price if you pay yourself$899
Program website, CDL Driver Preparation at Iowa Valley Community College District
More details about CDL Driver Preparation at Iowa Valley Community College District
Finished
63%
Working at 6 months
89%
Earned in a quarter
$10,527
Length
2 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
27
a year, estimated
$42,100
price
$899
CDL (class not stated)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Professional Truck Driver Training
Custom Diesel Drivers Training, Omaha, NE
High school diploma or equivalent
Custom Diesel Drivers Training, Omaha, NE · CDL (class not stated) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Classes are outside Iowa; Iowa approved the program for its funding.
Earned a year, estimated$39,300
Price if you pay yourself$4,800
Program website, Professional Truck Driver Training at Custom Diesel Drivers Training
More details about Professional Truck Driver Training at Custom Diesel Drivers Training
Finished
85%
Working at 6 months
18%
Earned in a quarter
$9,813
Length
5 weeks, 32 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$700
Students counted
22
a year, estimated
$39,300
price
$4,800
Class AIn personNo diploma needed
Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - Automatic Transmission 3100028 (Continuing Education)
Eastern Iowa Community Colleges, Davenport
No diploma needed
Eastern Iowa Community Colleges, Davenport · Class A · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$42,500
Price if you pay yourself$5,700
Program website, Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - Automatic Transmission 3100028 (Continuing Education) at Eastern Iowa Community Colleges
More details about Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - Automatic Transmission 3100028 (Continuing Education) at Eastern Iowa Community Colleges
Finished
82%
Working at 6 months
100%
Earned in a quarter
$10,623
Length
6 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
22
a year, estimated
$42,500
price
$5,700
Class AHybridNo diploma needed
Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - Manual Transmission 3100029 (Continuing Education)
Eastern Iowa Community Colleges, Davenport
No diploma needed
Eastern Iowa Community Colleges, Davenport · Class A · Hybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$28,200
Price if you pay yourself$5,700
Program website, Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - Manual Transmission 3100029 (Continuing Education) at Eastern Iowa Community Colleges
More details about Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - Manual Transmission 3100029 (Continuing Education) at Eastern Iowa Community Colleges
Finished
82%
Working at 6 months
88%
Earned in a quarter
$7,048
Length
6 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
17
a year, estimated
$28,200
price
$5,700
CDL (class not stated)HybridNo diploma needed
CDL Training
Southwestern Community College, Creston
No diploma needed
Southwestern Community College, Creston · CDL (class not stated) · Hybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$50,100
Price if you pay yourself$2,000
Program website, CDL Training at Southwestern Community College
More details about CDL Training at Southwestern Community College
Finished
91%
Working at 6 months
90%
Earned in a quarter
$12,522
Length
4 weeks, 24 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
11
a year, estimated
$50,100
price
$2,000
Class BHybridNo diploma needed
Commercial Driver's License Class B
Des Moines Area Community College, Ankeny
No diploma needed
Des Moines Area Community College, Ankeny · Class B · Hybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,500
Program website, Commercial Driver's License Class B at Des Moines Area Community College
More details about Commercial Driver's License Class B at Des Moines Area Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
5 weeks, 12 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$140
Students counted
286
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$1,500
Bus and passengerIn personEducation and courses
School or Passenger Bus License
Hawkeye Community College, Waterloo
Education and courses
Hawkeye Community College, Waterloo · Bus and passenger · In person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$999
Program website, School or Passenger Bus License at Hawkeye Community College
More details about School or Passenger Bus License at Hawkeye Community College
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
$20
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$999
Class AHybridNo diploma needed
CE Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT)/CDL-A
Iowa Lakes Community College, Estherville
No diploma needed
Iowa Lakes Community College, Estherville · Class A · Hybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,500
Program website, CE Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT)/CDL-A at Iowa Lakes Community College
More details about CE Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT)/CDL-A at Iowa Lakes Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
2 weeks, 34 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$1,500
Class BHybridNo diploma needed
CDL Class B Training
Corridor CDL Training, INC., North Liberty
No diploma needed
Corridor CDL Training, INC., North Liberty · Class B · Hybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,000
Program website, CDL Class B Training at Corridor CDL Training, INC.
More details about CDL Class B Training at Corridor CDL Training, INC.
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
1 week, 38 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$2,000
Class BIn personNo diploma needed
CDL Class B (50 hours)
Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids
No diploma needed
Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids · Class B · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,400
Program website, CDL Class B (50 hours) at Kirkwood Community College
More details about CDL Class B (50 hours) at Kirkwood Community College
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
$2,400
RefresherIn personNo diploma needed
Class A CDL Refresher (40 hours)
Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids
No diploma needed
Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids · Refresher · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,500
Program website, Class A CDL Refresher (40 hours) at Kirkwood Community College
More details about Class A CDL Refresher (40 hours) at Kirkwood Community College
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
Class AIn personNo diploma needed
Class A CDL Truck Driving Class
Iowa Western Community College, Council Bluffs
No diploma needed
Iowa Western Community College, Council Bluffs · Class A · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$4,700
Program website, Class A CDL Truck Driving Class at Iowa Western Community College
More details about Class A CDL Truck Driving Class at Iowa Western Community College
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
$165
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$4,700
Class AHybridNo diploma needed
ELDT Class A CDL Program (Hybrid)
Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids
No diploma needed
Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids · Class A · Hybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$4,995
Program website, ELDT Class A CDL Program (Hybrid) at Kirkwood Community College
More details about ELDT Class A CDL Program (Hybrid) at Kirkwood Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
6 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$4,995
Class AIn personNo diploma needed
Semi-Truck Driving: Class A CDL *SEMI.CPC
Northeast Iowa Community College, Calmar
No diploma needed
Northeast Iowa Community College, Calmar · Class A · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$4,995
Program website, Semi-Truck Driving: Class A CDL *SEMI.CPC at Northeast Iowa Community College
More details about Semi-Truck Driving: Class A CDL *SEMI.CPC at Northeast Iowa Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
4 weeks, 36 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$4,995

How to pay for CDL training in Iowa

Workforce funding can pay for CDL training in Iowa

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 Iowa truck driving program numbers come from

Which Iowa truck driving programs are on this list?

These are the truck driving programs Iowa 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. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Iowa offers.

How Iowa 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 Iowa

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CDL training in Iowa

How much does CDL training cost in Iowa?

Is there free CDL training in Iowa?

CDL training in Omaha, Cedar Rapids, Waterloo and other Iowa cities

All 33 CDL training programs in Iowa approved for funding

Professional Driver Prep Program

CDL Train & Test

180 hour Class A CDL Truck Driver Training course

Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Certificate

Commercial Drivers License Class A

Commercial Drivers License (CDL) License Training

Truck Driving

Truck Driver Training - Certificate

Class A CDL Training

CDL Class B

CDL Class B (30 hours)

Professional Truck Driver Training

Advanced CDL Tanker Training

Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) *CDL.CPC

Class A CDL Driver's License

Commercial Driver Training

Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) 3100031 (Continuing Education)

Class A Commercial Driver's License Certificate (CDL)

CDL Class A Training

CDL Driver Preparation

Professional Truck Driver Training

Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - Automatic Transmission 3100028 (Continuing Education)

Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - Manual Transmission 3100029 (Continuing Education)

CDL Training

Commercial Driver's License Class B

School or Passenger Bus License

CE Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT)/CDL-A

CDL Class B Training

CDL Class B (50 hours)

Class A CDL Refresher (40 hours)

Class A CDL Truck Driving Class

ELDT Class A CDL Program (Hybrid)

Semi-Truck Driving: Class A CDL *SEMI.CPC