Verify your eligibility for enrollment at a CDL training school. Many schools require applicants to be employed by a company requiring the operation of a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV), such as a school or truck driving company, to have a good driving record and driving experience. Many schools also require applicants to pay for tuition and books. Contact individual schools for more specific application requirements.
Contact your local Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) by phone or email. Inquire about the availability of CDL training schools near your area. For instance, Vermont's DMV provides drivers a list of CDL schools on its website for drivers obtaining a CDL learning permit.
Send an email or call the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). This agency provides drivers important traffic and safety updates regarding issues such as automobile recalls and driving and vehicle safety information, including CDL licensing requirements and guidelines.
Contact a local community college. Inquire about the availability of CDL training programs on-campus and the hours of operation for each class. Be sure to ask which CDL training types are offered at each location. For instance, some schools may offer only Class A or B license training.
Search online under such keyword phrases such as "CDL", "CDL Training" or "CDL Schools" along with the city and state or five-digit zip code. A list of CDL training programs will appear along with the schools' contact information.
