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CDL training in Milwaukee

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

10 schools offer these truck driving programs with classes in the Milwaukee-Waukesha 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 Milwaukee, 8 of the 13 programs take students without a high school diploma, and 6 are taught partly or fully online.

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All 33 CDL training programs in Wisconsin, including online programs

How much does CDL training cost in Milwaukee?

$2,900 to $5,550

is what most programs cost if you pay yourself

All 13 programs with a price: $1,750 to $5,876

Finished the program
74%
Working 6 months later
72%
Earned a year, estimated
about $33,700
Length
4 to 7 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 Milwaukee?

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

All 13 CDL training programs in Milwaukee approved for funding

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13 programs

  • Class AIn personNo diploma needed

    Class A Full CDL Program

    Badger CDL DBA Milwaukee CDL Institute, Oak Creek

    No diploma needed

    Badger CDL DBA Milwaukee CDL Institute, Oak Creek · Class A · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$63,800
    Price if you pay yourself$5,250
    Program website, Class A Full CDL Program at Badger CDL DBA Milwaukee CDL Institute
    More details about Class A Full CDL Program at Badger CDL DBA Milwaukee CDL Institute
    Finished
    75%
    Working at 6 months
    98%
    Earned in a quarter
    $15,949
    Length
    4 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    1,477
    a year, estimated
    $63,800
    price
    $5,250

  • Class AIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    160 Driving Academy – Class A CDL Training

    160 Driving Academy, Oak Creek

    High school diploma or equivalent

    160 Driving Academy, Oak Creek · Class A · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$45,700
    Price if you pay yourself$4,650
    Program website, 160 Driving Academy – Class A CDL Training at 160 Driving Academy
    More details about 160 Driving Academy – Class A CDL Training at 160 Driving Academy
    Finished
    58%
    Working at 6 months
    68%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,426
    Length
    4 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    695
    a year, estimated
    $45,700
    price
    $4,650

  • CDL (class not stated)HybridNo diploma needed

    Truck Driving

    Waukesha County Technical College, Pewaukee

    No diploma needed

    Waukesha County Technical College, Pewaukee · CDL (class not stated) · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$56,200
    Price if you pay yourself$2,650
    Program website, Truck Driving at Waukesha County Technical College
    More details about Truck Driving at Waukesha County Technical College
    Finished
    77%
    Working at 6 months
    69%
    Earned in a quarter
    $14,057
    Length
    16 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $525
    Students counted
    557
    a year, estimated
    $56,200
    price
    $2,650

  • Class BIn personNo diploma needed

    Class B CDL Program

    Badger CDL DBA Milwaukee CDL Institute, Oak Creek

    No diploma needed

    Badger CDL DBA Milwaukee CDL Institute, Oak Creek · Class B · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,800
    Program website, Class B CDL Program at Badger CDL DBA Milwaukee CDL Institute
    More details about Class B CDL Program at Badger CDL DBA Milwaukee CDL Institute
    Finished
    97%
    Working at 6 months
    49%
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    2 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    416
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,800

  • Class BHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Class B Commercial Drivers License (CDL)

    Professional CDL Training LLC, Milwaukee

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Professional CDL Training LLC, Milwaukee · Class B · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$33,700
    Price if you pay yourself$1,750
    More details about Class B Commercial Drivers License (CDL) at Professional CDL Training LLC
    Finished
    80%
    Working at 6 months
    66%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,432
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    415
    a year, estimated
    $33,700
    price
    $1,750

  • Class AHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL)

    Professional CDL Training LLC, Milwaukee

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Professional CDL Training LLC, Milwaukee · Class A · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$33,400
    Price if you pay yourself$5,720
    More details about Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL) at Professional CDL Training LLC
    Finished
    73%
    Working at 6 months
    91%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,339
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    415
    a year, estimated
    $33,400
    price
    $5,720

  • Class AHybridNo diploma needed

    CDL Class A Truck Driver Training

    Griffin's CDL Institute, LLC, Milwaukee

    No diploma needed

    Griffin's CDL Institute, LLC, Milwaukee · Class A · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$7,400
    Price if you pay yourself$5,495
    Program website, CDL Class A Truck Driver Training at Griffin's CDL Institute, LLC
    More details about CDL Class A Truck Driver Training at Griffin's CDL Institute, LLC
    Finished
    45%
    Working at 6 months
    89%
    Earned in a quarter
    $1,840
    Length
    4 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    220
    a year, estimated
    $7,400
    price
    $5,495

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

    Truck Driving

    Milwaukee Area Technical College, Milwaukee

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Milwaukee Area Technical College, Milwaukee · CDL (class not stated) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$58,100
    Price if you pay yourself$2,900
    Program website, Truck Driving at Milwaukee Area Technical College
    More details about Truck Driving at Milwaukee Area Technical College
    Finished
    96%
    Working at 6 months
    74%
    Earned in a quarter
    $14,526
    Length
    8 weeks, 19 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $55
    Students counted
    217
    a year, estimated
    $58,100
    price
    $2,900

  • Class AIn personNo diploma needed

    Class-A CDL Training Program (160 hours)

    Future Logistics and CDL Training, LLC, Milwaukee

    No diploma needed

    Future Logistics and CDL Training, LLC, Milwaukee · Class A · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$31,900
    Price if you pay yourself$5,876
    More details about Class-A CDL Training Program (160 hours) at Future Logistics and CDL Training, LLC
    Finished
    60%
    Working at 6 months
    54%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,965
    Length
    10 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $15
    Students counted
    141
    a year, estimated
    $31,900
    price
    $5,876

  • Class AHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Class A CDL Training

    Next Level CDL Institute, LLC, Milwaukee

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Next Level CDL Institute, LLC, Milwaukee · Class A · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,550
    Program website, Class A CDL Training at Next Level CDL Institute, LLC
    More details about Class A CDL Training at Next Level CDL Institute, LLC
    Finished
    68%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    6 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    92
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $5,550

  • Class AIn personNo diploma needed

    Class A CDL Training

    On Your Way CDL Training, LLC, Milwaukee

    No diploma needed

    On Your Way CDL Training, LLC, Milwaukee · Class A · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,750
    More details about Class A CDL Training at On Your Way CDL Training, LLC
    Finished
    30%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    5 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $50
    Students counted
    48
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $5,750

  • Class BHybridNo diploma needed

    CDL Class B Truck Driver Training

    Griffin's CDL Institute, LLC, Milwaukee

    No diploma needed

    Griffin's CDL Institute, LLC, Milwaukee · Class B · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$7,900
    Price if you pay yourself$4,495
    Program website, CDL Class B Truck Driver Training at Griffin's CDL Institute, LLC
    More details about CDL Class B Truck Driver Training at Griffin's CDL Institute, LLC
    Finished
    89%
    Working at 6 months
    90%
    Earned in a quarter
    $1,973
    Length
    4 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    43
    a year, estimated
    $7,900
    price
    $4,495

  • Bus and passengerIn personNo diploma needed

    CDL Class B Trucking/School Bus

    Miracles Training Center, Milwaukee

    No diploma needed

    Miracles Training Center, Milwaukee · Bus and passenger · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,150
    More details about CDL Class B Trucking/School Bus at Miracles Training Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    3 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $250
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $5,150

How to pay for CDL training in Milwaukee

Workforce funding can pay for CDL training in Milwaukee

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 Milwaukee truck driving program numbers come from

Which Milwaukee truck driving programs are on this list?

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

How Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee

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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