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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Compare CDL Schools in Connecticut
Side-by-side comparison of top training programs
School Name | City | Program Types | Key Features | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
11229 Stonington FMCSA Verified | Class AClass BTanker | Manual Trans.Weekend ClassesVA Approved | ||
11743 Middlebury/Southbury FMCSA Verified | Class A | Manual Trans. | ||
11797 Watertown FMCSA Verified | Class A | Manual Trans.Evening ClassesVA Approved | ||
11842 Chester FMCSA Verified | Class AClass B | VA Approved | ||
11845 New Haven FMCSA Verified | Class AHazmat | Weekend ClassesEvening ClassesVA Approved | ||
11927 Norwich FMCSA Verified | Class A | Manual Trans.Weekend ClassesEvening Classes | ||
11930 Bristol CT FMCSA Verified | Class AClass BHazmat | Manual Trans.Evening ClassesVA Approved | ||
12415 Vernon FMCSA Verified | Class ATanker | Manual Trans.Weekend ClassesEvening Classes | ||
12416 West Hartford FMCSA Verified | Class AClass BHazmat | Evening Classes | ||
12417 2417-Branford FMCSA Verified | Class AHazmatTanker | Manual Trans.Weekend ClassesEvening ClassesVA Approved | ||
12628 CREC FMCSA Verified | Class AHazmatTanker | Manual Trans. | ||
12628 CREC - Bloomfield FMCSA Verified | Class AClass BHazmatTanker | Manual Trans.Evening Classes | ||
12628 CREC - East Hartford FMCSA Verified | Class A | |||
12628 CREC - Hartford FMCSA Verified | Class AClass BTanker | Manual Trans. | ||
12648 Ridgefield FMCSA Verified | Class AClass BTanker | Manual Trans. |
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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.
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💡 Tip: Some schools near state borders accept students from neighboring states.
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