CDL Training & Truck Driving Schools in New Jersey
Find 662 FMCSA-verified truck driving programs in New Jersey.Compare tuition, duration, and job placement offers.
New Jersey 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.
662 verified programs available
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Browse CDL Schools by City in New Jersey
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East Brunswick
Edison
Trenton
New Brunswick
Freehold
Wayne
Piscataway
Berlin
Irvington
Monroe Twp
Camden
Sayreville
Bridgewater
Sewell
Phillipsburg
Perth Amboy
Secaucus
Cape May
Washington
Old Bridge
Linden
Dunellen
Jackson
Hillside
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Average CDL Tuition in New Jersey
$3,500 - $7,500
Based on 662 training programs in New Jersey. 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 New Jersey
- Must be 18+ (21+ for interstate)
- Valid New Jersey driver's license
- DOT medical card (physical exam)
- ELDT training from approved provider
- Pass New Jersey MVC written & skills test
Types of CDL Training Available in New Jersey
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 New Jersey
Contact the New Jersey MVC for official CDL testing locations and scheduling information.
Find Testing Locations on New Jersey MVCCDL Schools in Neighboring States
Looking for more options? Check out CDL training programs in states bordering New Jersey.
💡 Tip: Some schools near state borders accept students from neighboring states.
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