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CDL training in Philadelphia

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

7 schools offer these truck driving programs with classes in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington 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 Philadelphia, 11 of the 14 programs take students without a high school diploma.

See the 14 programs

All 107 CDL training programs in Pennsylvania, including online programs

How much does CDL training cost in Philadelphia?

$3,399 to $5,034

is what most programs cost if you pay yourself

All 14 programs with a price: $2,200 to $8,000

Finished the program
95%
Working 6 months later
71%
Earned a year, estimated
about $45,400
Length
Not reported for most programs

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

Is there free CDL training in Philadelphia?

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

All 14 CDL training programs in Philadelphia approved for funding

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14 programs

  • Class AIn personNo diploma needed

    CDL-A Commercial Drivers License Training

    American Driver Training Academy, New Castle

    No diploma needed

    American Driver Training Academy, New Castle · Class A · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$89,500
    Price if you pay yourself$7,145
    Program website, CDL-A Commercial Drivers License Training at American Driver Training Academy
    More details about CDL-A Commercial Drivers License Training at American Driver Training Academy
    Finished
    99%
    Working at 6 months
    90%
    Earned in a quarter
    $22,365
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $200
    Students counted
    470
    a year, estimated
    $89,500
    price
    $7,145

  • Class AIn personNo diploma needed

    ADV. CDL A wForklift Hazmat TWIC

    Mikes Driving School Inc., Clayton

    No diploma needed

    Mikes Driving School Inc., Clayton · Class A · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$47,700
    Price if you pay yourself$4,000
    Program website, ADV. CDL A wForklift Hazmat TWIC at Mikes Driving School Inc.
    More details about ADV. CDL A wForklift Hazmat TWIC at Mikes Driving School Inc.
    Finished
    91%
    Working at 6 months
    69%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,926
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $500
    Students counted
    390
    a year, estimated
    $47,700
    price
    $4,000

  • Class AIn personNo diploma needed

    CDLA TractorTrailer

    Smith Solomon Driver Training Deptford, Deptford

    No diploma needed

    Smith Solomon Driver Training Deptford, Deptford · Class A · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$42,600
    Price if you pay yourself$3,995
    Program website, CDLA TractorTrailer at Smith Solomon Driver Training Deptford
    More details about CDLA TractorTrailer at Smith Solomon Driver Training Deptford
    Finished
    74%
    Working at 6 months
    58%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,645
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $155
    Students counted
    228
    a year, estimated
    $42,600
    price
    $3,995

  • Class BIn personEducation and courses

    Straight Truck Driver Training (75 Clock Hours)

    Cecil College, North East

    Education and courses

    Cecil College, North East · Class B · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$49,400
    Price if you pay yourself$2,200
    Program website, Straight Truck Driver Training (75 Clock Hours) at Cecil College
    More details about Straight Truck Driver Training (75 Clock Hours) at Cecil College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    50%
    Earned in a quarter
    $12,342
    Length
    2 weeks, 38 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    198
    a year, estimated
    $49,400
    price
    $2,200

  • Class AIn personNo diploma needed

    CDL A TractorTrailer

    Smith Solomon Driver Training Bordentown, Bordentown

    No diploma needed

    Smith Solomon Driver Training Bordentown, Bordentown · Class A · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$49,800
    Price if you pay yourself$3,000
    Program website, CDL A TractorTrailer at Smith Solomon Driver Training Bordentown
    More details about CDL A TractorTrailer at Smith Solomon Driver Training Bordentown
    Finished
    83%
    Working at 6 months
    57%
    Earned in a quarter
    $12,457
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    170
    a year, estimated
    $49,800
    price
    $3,000

  • Class AIn personNo diploma needed

    Truck Driver Training (300 Clock Hours)

    Cecil College, North East

    No diploma needed

    Cecil College, North East · Class A · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$45,400
    Price if you pay yourself$5,045
    Program website, Truck Driver Training (300 Clock Hours) at Cecil College
    More details about Truck Driver Training (300 Clock Hours) at Cecil College
    Finished
    98%
    Working at 6 months
    80%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,350
    Length
    8 weeks, 38 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    164
    a year, estimated
    $45,400
    price
    $5,045

  • Class AIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Weekend Truck Driving Training (300 Clock Hours)

    Cecil College, North East

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Cecil College, North East · Class A · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$47,600
    Price if you pay yourself$4,625
    Program website, Weekend Truck Driving Training (300 Clock Hours) at Cecil College
    More details about Weekend Truck Driving Training (300 Clock Hours) at Cecil College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    78%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,909
    Length
    10 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    93
    a year, estimated
    $47,600
    price
    $4,625

  • Class BIn personNo diploma needed

    Adv CDL Class B Straight Truck wForkli

    Mikes Driving School Inc., Clayton

    No diploma needed

    Mikes Driving School Inc., Clayton · Class B · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$43,300
    Price if you pay yourself$3,999
    Program website, Adv CDL Class B Straight Truck wForkli at Mikes Driving School Inc.
    More details about Adv CDL Class B Straight Truck wForkli at Mikes Driving School Inc.
    Finished
    92%
    Working at 6 months
    60%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,837
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $125
    Students counted
    35
    a year, estimated
    $43,300
    price
    $3,999

  • CDL (class not stated)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Commercial Drivers License (CDL)

    Delaware Skills Center, New Castle

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Delaware Skills Center, New Castle · CDL (class not stated) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,000
    Program website, Commercial Drivers License (CDL) at Delaware Skills Center
    More details about Commercial Drivers License (CDL) at Delaware Skills Center
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $200
    Students counted
    13
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $5,000

  • Class AIn personNo diploma needed

    ADV. CDL Class A wForklift

    Mikes Driving School Inc., Clayton

    No diploma needed

    Mikes Driving School Inc., Clayton · Class A · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$44,100
    Price if you pay yourself$3,200
    Program website, ADV. CDL Class A wForklift at Mikes Driving School Inc.
    More details about ADV. CDL Class A wForklift at Mikes Driving School Inc.
    Finished
    86%
    Working at 6 months
    80%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,034
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $250
    Students counted
    11
    a year, estimated
    $44,100
    price
    $3,200

  • Bus and passengerIn personNo diploma needed

    Adv. CDL B with Passenger

    Mikes Driving School Inc., Clayton

    No diploma needed

    Mikes Driving School Inc., Clayton · Bus and passenger · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$19,300
    Price if you pay yourself$3,200
    Program website, Adv. CDL B with Passenger at Mikes Driving School Inc.
    More details about Adv. CDL B with Passenger at Mikes Driving School Inc.
    Finished
    83%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $4,815
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $250
    Students counted
    11
    a year, estimated
    $19,300
    price
    $3,200

  • Class AIn personNo diploma needed

    CDL A TractorTrailer Plus Fork Lift

    Smith Solomon Driver Training Deptford, Deptford

    No diploma needed

    Smith Solomon Driver Training Deptford, Deptford · Class A · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$34,400
    Price if you pay yourself$5,975
    Program website, CDL A TractorTrailer Plus Fork Lift at Smith Solomon Driver Training Deptford
    More details about CDL A TractorTrailer Plus Fork Lift at Smith Solomon Driver Training Deptford
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    71%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,597
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    10
    a year, estimated
    $34,400
    price
    $5,975

  • RefresherIn personNo diploma needed

    Adv CDL Class A Refresher

    Mikes Driving School Inc., Clayton

    No diploma needed

    Mikes Driving School Inc., Clayton · Refresher · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,999
    Program website, Adv CDL Class A Refresher at Mikes Driving School Inc.
    More details about Adv CDL Class A Refresher at Mikes Driving School Inc.
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $125
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,999

  • Class AIn personNo diploma needed

    CDL Class A | Emerge Career

    Ameelio Emerge Public Benefit Corporation, Philadelphia

    No diploma needed

    Ameelio Emerge Public Benefit Corporation, Philadelphia · Class A · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$8,000
    More details about CDL Class A | Emerge Career at Ameelio Emerge Public Benefit Corporation
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    10 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $252
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $8,000

How to pay for CDL training in Philadelphia

Workforce funding can pay for CDL training in Philadelphia

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 Philadelphia truck driving program numbers come from

Which Philadelphia truck driving programs are on this list?

These are the truck driving programs with classes in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington 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 Pennsylvania page. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what the area offers.

How Philadelphia 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.

How reliable are the Pennsylvania figures?

We leave out the share working 6 months later for Pennsylvania: its rates sit far below every other state's, and the counts suggest jobs were traced only for students whose training was publicly paid.

Sources for the facts about CDL training in Philadelphia

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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