CDL Training & Truck Driving Schools in Connecticut
Find 130 FMCSA-verified truck driving programs in Connecticut.Compare tuition, duration, and job placement offers.
Connecticut CDL training options below are pulled from the FMCSA Training Provider Registry. CDL Schools USA is an independent directory; we verify that each listed school is properly registered and ELDT-compliant before adding or updating it.
130 verified programs available
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Browse CDL Schools by City in Connecticut
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Hartford
Hamden
Waterbury
Guilford
Watertown
West Hartford
Bethel
New Milford
Milford
Wallingford
Monroe
New Haven
Branford
Canterbury
West Haven
Wilton
Naugatuck
Sterling
Seymour
Waterford
Newtown
Trumbull
Fairfield
Orange
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Average CDL Tuition in Connecticut
$3,500 - $7,500
Based on 130 training programs in Connecticut. Prices vary by program length and endorsements.
- Company-sponsored: Often FREE
- WIOA Grants: Up to $10,000
- GI Bill®: Full coverage for veterans
CDL Requirements for Connecticut
- Must be 18+ (21+ for interstate)
- Valid Connecticut driver's license
- DOT medical card (physical exam)
- ELDT training from approved provider
- Pass Connecticut DMV written & skills test
Types of CDL Training Available in Connecticut
Class A CDL
Tractor-trailers, 18-wheelers, tankers
Class B CDL
Straight trucks, buses, dump trucks
Endorsements
Hazmat, Tanker, Doubles, Passenger
CDL Testing Locations in Connecticut
Contact the Connecticut DMV for official CDL testing locations and scheduling information.
Find Testing Locations on Connecticut DMVCDL Schools in Neighboring States
Looking for more options? Check out CDL training programs in states bordering Connecticut.
💡 Tip: Some schools near state borders accept students from neighboring states.
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