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CDL training in Nebraska

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

12 schools offer these truck driving programs, and Nebraska 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 Nebraska, 11 of the 15 programs take students without a high school diploma, and 7 are taught partly or fully online.

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How much does CDL training cost in Nebraska?

$1,102 to $4,850

is what most programs cost if you pay yourself

All 15 programs with a price: $250 to $7,495

Finished the program
88%
Working 6 months later
69%
Earned a year, estimated
about $47,700
Length
4 to 6 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 Nebraska?

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

CDL training in Omaha, North Platte, Lincoln and other Nebraska cities

Choosing an area filters the list below. 4 in smaller cities and towns.

All 15 CDL training programs in Nebraska approved for funding

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15 programs

  • Class AHybridNo diploma needed

    CDL Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) Program for Class A Vehicles - Certificate of Completion

    Central States Safety & Driver Training LLC, Kearney

    No diploma needed

    Central States Safety & Driver Training LLC, Kearney · Class A · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$46,800
    Price if you pay yourself$4,000
    More details about CDL Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) Program for Class A Vehicles - Certificate of Completion at Central States Safety & Driver Training LLC
    Finished
    98%
    Working at 6 months
    14%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,711
    Length
    3 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    1,331
    a year, estimated
    $46,800
    price
    $4,000

  • Class AIn personNo diploma needed

    180 hour Class A CDL Truck Driver Training Course Licensure

    Roadmaster Drivers School, Omaha

    No diploma needed

    Roadmaster Drivers School, Omaha · Class A · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$44,800
    Price if you pay yourself$7,495
    More details about 180 hour Class A CDL Truck Driver Training Course Licensure at Roadmaster Drivers School
    Finished
    80%
    Working at 6 months
    72%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,194
    Length
    4 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $274
    Students counted
    661
    a year, estimated
    $44,800
    price
    $7,495

  • Class AHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    CDL Class A - Professional Truck Driving Training (ELDT) - Certificate of Completion

    Southeast Community College, Lincoln

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Southeast Community College, Lincoln · Class A · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$48,600
    Price if you pay yourself$861
    Program website, CDL Class A - Professional Truck Driving Training (ELDT) - Certificate of Completion at Southeast Community College
    More details about CDL Class A - Professional Truck Driving Training (ELDT) - Certificate of Completion at Southeast Community College
    Finished
    58%
    Working at 6 months
    75%
    Earned in a quarter
    $12,140
    Length
    5 weeks, 26 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $636
    Students counted
    331
    a year, estimated
    $48,600
    price
    $861

  • Class AHybridNo diploma needed

    Class A CDL Training - Licensure

    Rock Gate Capital, LLC (dba 160 Driving Academy), Omaha

    No diploma needed

    Rock Gate Capital, LLC (dba 160 Driving Academy), Omaha · Class A · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$42,200
    Price if you pay yourself$4,950
    Program website, Class A CDL Training - Licensure at Rock Gate Capital, LLC (dba 160 Driving Academy)
    More details about Class A CDL Training - Licensure at Rock Gate Capital, LLC (dba 160 Driving Academy)
    Finished
    74%
    Working at 6 months
    69%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,540
    Length
    4 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    280
    a year, estimated
    $42,200
    price
    $4,950

  • Class AIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    CDL Class A Truck Driving Training (ELDT) - Certificate of Completion

    Metropolitan Community College, Omaha

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Metropolitan Community College, Omaha · Class A · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$51,700
    Price if you pay yourself$694
    School website, CDL Class A Truck Driving Training (ELDT) - Certificate of Completion at Metropolitan Community College
    More details about CDL Class A Truck Driving Training (ELDT) - Certificate of Completion at Metropolitan Community College
    Finished
    3%
    Working at 6 months
    70%
    Earned in a quarter
    $12,919
    Length
    9 weeks, 4 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $100
    Students counted
    249
    a year, estimated
    $51,700
    price
    $694

  • CDL (class not stated)In personNo diploma needed

    Truck Driving (ELDT) - Professional Truck Driver Training Certificate of Completion

    Central Community College, Grand Island

    No diploma needed

    Central Community College, Grand Island · CDL (class not stated) · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$50,700
    Price if you pay yourself$1,344
    School website, Truck Driving (ELDT) - Professional Truck Driver Training Certificate of Completion at Central Community College
    More details about Truck Driving (ELDT) - Professional Truck Driver Training Certificate of Completion at Central Community College
    Finished
    98%
    Working at 6 months
    81%
    Earned in a quarter
    $12,664
    Length
    6 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,006
    Students counted
    134
    a year, estimated
    $50,700
    price
    $1,344

  • Class A and Class BHybridNo diploma needed

    CDL Driver Training - Licensure (Class A or Class B)

    Pro-Fleet CDL Driving Academy, Omaha

    No diploma needed

    Pro-Fleet CDL Driving Academy, Omaha · Class A and Class B · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$45,800
    Price if you pay yourself$6,200
    Program website, CDL Driver Training - Licensure (Class A or Class B) at Pro-Fleet CDL Driving Academy
    More details about CDL Driver Training - Licensure (Class A or Class B) at Pro-Fleet CDL Driving Academy
    Finished
    88%
    Working at 6 months
    73%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,439
    Length
    4 weeks, 38 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $300
    Students counted
    133
    a year, estimated
    $45,800
    price
    $6,200

  • CDL (class not stated)In personNo diploma needed

    CDL (Commercial Drivers License) - Licensure

    Mid-Plains Community College, North Platte

    No diploma needed

    Mid-Plains Community College, North Platte · CDL (class not stated) · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$52,600
    Price if you pay yourself$250
    More details about CDL (Commercial Drivers License) - Licensure at Mid-Plains Community College
    Finished
    89%
    Working at 6 months
    35%
    Earned in a quarter
    $13,144
    Length
    1 week, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    128
    a year, estimated
    $52,600
    price
    $250

  • Class AHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Class A CDL Training - Certificate of Completion

    Western Nebraska Community College, Scottsbluff

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Western Nebraska Community College, Scottsbluff · Class A · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$46,700
    Price if you pay yourself$4,750
    Program website, Class A CDL Training - Certificate of Completion at Western Nebraska Community College
    More details about Class A CDL Training - Certificate of Completion at Western Nebraska Community College
    Finished
    59%
    Working at 6 months
    51%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,679
    Length
    4 weeks, 39 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    103
    a year, estimated
    $46,700
    price
    $4,750

  • Class AIn personNo diploma needed

    Professional Truck Driver Training - Certificate of Completion and Licensure

    Northeast Community College, Norfolk

    No diploma needed

    Northeast Community College, Norfolk · Class A · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$33,200
    Price if you pay yourself$2,200
    Program website, Professional Truck Driver Training - Certificate of Completion and Licensure at Northeast Community College
    More details about Professional Truck Driver Training - Certificate of Completion and Licensure at Northeast Community College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    43%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,299
    Length
    6 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $650
    Students counted
    85
    a year, estimated
    $33,200
    price
    $2,200

  • Class AIn personNo diploma needed

    Entry Level Class A with E Restriction (Tractor/Trailer Commercial) - Certificate

    Metropolitan Community College, Omaha

    No diploma needed

    Metropolitan Community College, Omaha · Class A · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$51,200
    Price if you pay yourself$621
    School website, Entry Level Class A with E Restriction (Tractor/Trailer Commercial) - Certificate at Metropolitan Community College
    More details about Entry Level Class A with E Restriction (Tractor/Trailer Commercial) - Certificate at Metropolitan Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    72%
    Earned in a quarter
    $12,809
    Length
    16 weeks, 10 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $100
    Students counted
    65
    a year, estimated
    $51,200
    price
    $621

  • CDL (class not stated)In personNo diploma needed

    Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) - Truck Driving - Certificate of Completion

    Western Iowa Tech Community College, Sioux City, IA

    No diploma needed

    Western Iowa Tech Community College, Sioux City, IA · CDL (class not stated) · In person · No diploma needed

    Classes are outside Nebraska; Nebraska approved the program for its funding.

    Earned a year, estimated$72,000
    Price if you pay yourself$3,060
    School website, Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) - Truck Driving - Certificate of Completion at Western Iowa Tech Community College
    More details about Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) - Truck Driving - Certificate of Completion at Western Iowa Tech Community College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    19%
    Earned in a quarter
    $17,994
    Length
    4 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $295
    Students counted
    35
    a year, estimated
    $72,000
    price
    $3,060

  • Class BHybridNo diploma needed

    CDL Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) Program for Class B Vehicles - Certificate of Completion

    Central States Safety & Driver Training LLC, Kearney

    No diploma needed

    Central States Safety & Driver Training LLC, Kearney · Class B · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,500
    More details about CDL Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) Program for Class B Vehicles - Certificate of Completion at Central States Safety & Driver Training LLC
    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
    $1,500

  • CDL (class not stated)HybridNo diploma needed

    Professional Truck Driving - Career Certificate

    Mid-Plains Community College, North Platte

    No diploma needed

    Mid-Plains Community College, North Platte · CDL (class not stated) · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,950
    More details about Professional Truck Driving - Career Certificate at Mid-Plains Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    8 weeks, 21 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $300
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,950

  • Class AIn personPrerequisite courses

    Class A Commercial Driver's License - Entry Level Driver Training Certificate of Completion

    CDL Academy LLC, Cozad

    Prerequisite courses

    CDL Academy LLC, Cozad · Class A · In person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,000
    Program website, Class A Commercial Driver's License - Entry Level Driver Training Certificate of Completion at CDL Academy LLC
    More details about Class A Commercial Driver's License - Entry Level Driver Training Certificate of Completion at CDL Academy LLC
    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
    $7,000

How to pay for CDL training in Nebraska

Workforce funding can pay for CDL training in Nebraska

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 Nebraska truck driving program numbers come from

Which Nebraska truck driving programs are on this list?

These are the truck driving programs Nebraska 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 Nebraska offers.

How Nebraska 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 Nebraska

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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