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CDL training in Olympia

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

2 schools offer these truck driving programs with classes in the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater 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 Olympia, 15 of the 19 programs take students without a high school diploma, and 3 are taught partly or fully online.

See the 19 programs

All 217 CDL training programs in Washington, including online programs

How much does CDL training cost in Olympia?

$2,866 to $17,064

from the lowest-priced program to the highest, if you pay yourself

Finished the program
Not reported
Working 6 months later
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
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 Olympia?

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

All 19 CDL training programs in Olympia approved for funding

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19 programs

  • Class AHybridNo diploma needed

    CDL Class A

    Commercial Driver School/Lacey, Lacey

    No diploma needed

    Commercial Driver School/Lacey, Lacey · Class A · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$59,400
    Price if you pay yourself$5,997
    Program website, CDL Class A at Commercial Driver School/Lacey
    More details about CDL Class A at Commercial Driver School/Lacey
    Finished
    80%
    Working at 6 months
    84%
    Earned in a quarter
    $14,853
    Length
    4 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    183
    a year, estimated
    $59,400
    price
    $5,997

  • Class AIn personNo diploma needed

    Class A CDL

    Washington Trucking School/Olympia, Olympia

    No diploma needed

    Washington Trucking School/Olympia, Olympia · Class A · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$65,900
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Class A CDL at Washington Trucking School/Olympia
    More details about Class A CDL at Washington Trucking School/Olympia
    Finished
    86%
    Working at 6 months
    78%
    Earned in a quarter
    $16,473
    Length
    4 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    172
    a year, estimated
    $65,900
    price
    Not reported

  • Class BIn personNo diploma needed

    Class B CDL

    Washington Trucking School/Olympia, Olympia

    No diploma needed

    Washington Trucking School/Olympia, Olympia · Class B · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$45,700
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Class B CDL at Washington Trucking School/Olympia
    More details about Class B CDL at Washington Trucking School/Olympia
    Finished
    88%
    Working at 6 months
    89%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,413
    Length
    2 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    15
    a year, estimated
    $45,700
    price
    Not reported

  • Bus and passengerIn personNo diploma needed

    School Bus/Passenger

    Washington Trucking School/Olympia, Olympia

    No diploma needed

    Washington Trucking School/Olympia, Olympia · Bus and passenger · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$45,700
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, School Bus/Passenger at Washington Trucking School/Olympia
    More details about School Bus/Passenger at Washington Trucking School/Olympia
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    86%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,413
    Length
    1 week, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    10
    a year, estimated
    $45,700
    price
    Not reported

  • RefresherIn personPrerequisite courses

    Refresher

    Commercial Driver School/Lacey, Lacey

    Prerequisite courses

    Commercial Driver School/Lacey, Lacey · Refresher · In person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,866
    Program website, Refresher at Commercial Driver School/Lacey
    More details about Refresher at Commercial Driver School/Lacey
    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
    $2,866

  • Endorsements and permit prepHybridPrerequisite courses

    Passenger Endorsement

    Commercial Driver School/Lacey, Lacey

    Prerequisite courses

    Commercial Driver School/Lacey, Lacey · Endorsements and permit prep · Hybrid · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,161
    Program website, Passenger Endorsement at Commercial Driver School/Lacey
    More details about Passenger Endorsement at Commercial Driver School/Lacey
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    1 week, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $236
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,161

  • Class BIn personPrerequisite courses

    Dump Truck Training

    Commercial Driver School/Lacey, Lacey

    Prerequisite courses

    Commercial Driver School/Lacey, Lacey · Class B · In person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,561
    Program website, Dump Truck Training at Commercial Driver School/Lacey
    More details about Dump Truck Training at Commercial Driver School/Lacey
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    1 week, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,561

  • Bus and passengerHybridNo diploma needed

    CDL Class B, Bus Driver Training

    Commercial Driver School/Lacey, Lacey

    No diploma needed

    Commercial Driver School/Lacey, Lacey · Bus and passenger · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,647
    Program website, CDL Class B, Bus Driver Training at Commercial Driver School/Lacey
    More details about CDL Class B, Bus Driver Training at Commercial Driver School/Lacey
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    2 weeks, 24 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $4,647

  • Class BIn personNo diploma needed

    Class B Truck

    Commercial Driver School/Lacey, Lacey

    No diploma needed

    Commercial Driver School/Lacey, Lacey · Class B · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,647
    Program website, Class B Truck at Commercial Driver School/Lacey
    More details about Class B Truck at Commercial Driver School/Lacey
    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
    $4,647

  • Class AIn personNo diploma needed

    Class A Automated Truck Driver Training

    Commercial Driver School/Lacey, Lacey

    No diploma needed

    Commercial Driver School/Lacey, Lacey · Class A · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,797
    Program website, Class A Automated Truck Driver Training at Commercial Driver School/Lacey
    More details about Class A Automated Truck Driver Training at Commercial Driver School/Lacey
    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
    $4,797

  • Class AIn personNo diploma needed

    Class A and Forklift

    Commercial Driver School/Lacey, Lacey

    No diploma needed

    Commercial Driver School/Lacey, Lacey · Class A · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,197
    Program website, Class A and Forklift at Commercial Driver School/Lacey
    More details about Class A and Forklift at Commercial Driver School/Lacey
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    5 weeks, 33 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $6,197

  • Class AIn personNo diploma needed

    Class A, HazMat

    Commercial Driver School/Lacey, Lacey

    No diploma needed

    Commercial Driver School/Lacey, Lacey · Class A · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,779
    Program website, Class A, HazMat at Commercial Driver School/Lacey
    More details about Class A, HazMat at Commercial Driver School/Lacey
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    5 weeks, 35 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $6,779

  • Class AIn personNo diploma needed

    Class A, Dump Truck

    Commercial Driver School/Lacey, Lacey

    No diploma needed

    Commercial Driver School/Lacey, Lacey · Class A · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$8,792
    Program website, Class A, Dump Truck at Commercial Driver School/Lacey
    More details about Class A, Dump Truck at Commercial Driver School/Lacey
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    5 weeks, 36 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $8,792

  • Bus and passengerIn personNo diploma needed

    Class B Truck and Passenger/School Bus

    Commercial Driver School/Lacey, Lacey

    No diploma needed

    Commercial Driver School/Lacey, Lacey · Bus and passenger · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$8,892
    Program website, Class B Truck and Passenger/School Bus at Commercial Driver School/Lacey
    More details about Class B Truck and Passenger/School Bus at Commercial Driver School/Lacey
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    3 weeks, 37 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $8,892

  • Class AIn personNo diploma needed

    Class A and Bus Training

    Commercial Driver School/Lacey, Lacey

    No diploma needed

    Commercial Driver School/Lacey, Lacey · Class A · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$8,992
    Program website, Class A and Bus Training at Commercial Driver School/Lacey
    More details about Class A and Bus Training at Commercial Driver School/Lacey
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    6 weeks, 35 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $8,992

  • Class AIn personNo diploma needed

    Class A, Cement Mixer

    Commercial Driver School/Lacey, Lacey

    No diploma needed

    Commercial Driver School/Lacey, Lacey · Class A · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$9,492
    Program website, Class A, Cement Mixer at Commercial Driver School/Lacey
    More details about Class A, Cement Mixer at Commercial Driver School/Lacey
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    5 weeks, 37 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $9,492

  • Class AIn personNo diploma needed

    Class A, Bus, Dump Truck, Cement Mixer Truck, Hazmat and Forklift

    Commercial Driver School/Lacey, Lacey

    No diploma needed

    Commercial Driver School/Lacey, Lacey · Class A · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$17,064
    Program website, Class A, Bus, Dump Truck, Cement Mixer Truck, Hazmat and Forklift at Commercial Driver School/Lacey
    More details about Class A, Bus, Dump Truck, Cement Mixer Truck, Hazmat and Forklift at Commercial Driver School/Lacey
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    8 weeks, 35 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $17,064

  • Class upgradeIn personPrerequisite courses

    CDL Class B to A Upgrade

    Washington Trucking School/Olympia, Olympia

    Prerequisite courses

    Washington Trucking School/Olympia, Olympia · Class upgrade · In person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, CDL Class B to A Upgrade at Washington Trucking School/Olympia
    More details about CDL Class B to A Upgrade at Washington Trucking School/Olympia
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    3 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • Class BIn personNo diploma needed

    Class B Truck, Hazmat

    Commercial Driver School/Lacey, Lacey

    No diploma needed

    Commercial Driver School/Lacey, Lacey · Class B · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Class B Truck, Hazmat at Commercial Driver School/Lacey
    More details about Class B Truck, Hazmat at Commercial Driver School/Lacey
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

How to pay for CDL training in Olympia

Workforce funding can pay for CDL training in Olympia

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 Olympia truck driving program numbers come from

Which Olympia truck driving programs are on this list?

These are the truck driving programs with classes in the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater 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 Washington page. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what the area offers.

How Olympia 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 Olympia

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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