Massachusetts's commercial transportation sector: Biotech/pharma transport, Port of Boston, winter operations. 30,000+ heavy truck drivers serve the state.
30,000+
CDL Drivers
$48B
Freight Value
2.2%
Growth Rate
14%
Hispanic Workforce
| City | Drivers | Growth | Industry Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | 12,000+ | 2.0%/yr | Port, biotech, university logistics |
| Worcester | 6,000+ | 2.5%/yr | Distribution, manufacturing |
| Springfield | 4,000+ | 2.2%/yr | I-91 corridor, Connecticut River |
| New Bedford | 3,000+ | 2.8%/yr | Fishing port, wind energy |
Average costs by metro area and program type
| Metro | Private School | Community College | Sponsored |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $4,000-$9,000 | $2,000-$5,000 | $0 (2-yr contract) |
| Worcester | $3,500-$7,500 | $1,500-$4,000 | $0 (2-yr contract) |
| Springfield | $3,000-$6,500 | $1,200-$3,500 | $0 (2-yr contract) |
MassHire Career Centers provide WIOA funding for CDL training.
Massachusetts has 350,000+ veterans with VA-approved CDL programs.
State-funded training grants for employers and workers.
Administered by Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV)
Biotech corridor requires temperature-controlled pharmaceutical transport compliance
Boston tunnels (Big Dig) have strict hazmat and commercial vehicle restrictions
Extreme winter weather requires specialized winter driving training
Offshore wind energy creating new heavy transport and port operations demand
30,000+ drivers. 2.2% annual growth. Zero upfront investment.
“Boston biotech demands precision compliance. Our academy specializes in pharma transport. Revenue: $9,000/month.”
— Tom Sullivan, Bay State CDL Training
Compare DOT compliance requirements and training costs in states bordering Massachusetts.
10,000+ drivers · 2.2% growth
New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
6,000+ drivers · 1.5% growth
Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
6,000+ drivers · 2.0% growth
Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
25,000+ drivers · 2.5% growth
Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
120,000+ drivers · 2.8% growth
New York Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)