CDL Training & Truck Driving Schools in Kentucky
Find 338 FMCSA-verified truck driving programs in Kentucky.Compare tuition, duration, and job placement offers.
Kentucky 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.
338 verified programs available
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Browse CDL Schools by City in Kentucky
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Lexington
Frankfort
Madisonville
Hebron
Shepherdsville
Walton
Flemingsburg
Shelbyville
Georgetown
Nicholasville
Berea
Russellville
Paris
Lebanon
Mayfield
Barbourville
West Liberty
Franklin
Inez
Williamstown
Cynthiana
Dry Ridge
Louisa
Taylorsville
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Average CDL Tuition in Kentucky
$3,500 - $7,500
Based on 338 training programs in Kentucky. 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 Kentucky
- Must be 18+ (21+ for interstate)
- Valid Kentucky driver's license
- DOT medical card (physical exam)
- ELDT training from approved provider
- Pass Kentucky TC written & skills test
Types of CDL Training Available in Kentucky
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 Kentucky
Contact the Kentucky TC for official CDL testing locations and scheduling information.
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