CDL Schools in Tennessee

Tennessee has 13 schools with CDL truck driving programs in this directory: 12 public and 1 private. Together they graduated 485 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $1,536 to $1,786, with a median of $1,536 across the 3 programs that report a program price.

The largest programs by graduates are at Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga, Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson and Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis.

13
Schools with this program
485
Graduates last year
$1,536
Median program tuition

All 13 CDL schools in Tennessee

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Common questions

How much does CDL truck driving training cost in Tennessee?

The median published tuition is $1,536 (range $1,536 to $1,786, 3 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Upper Cumberland ($1,536) and Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Oneida-Huntsville ($1,786). Public community and technical colleges often charge less but report tuition per year rather than per program, so check each school's net price calculator.

How long does CDL truck driving school take?

Programs that report a length take a median of 2 months to finish (2 to 2 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

Are there public CDL truck driving programs in Tennessee?

Yes. 12 public schools offer it, including Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson, Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis, Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest, Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Morristown and Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville.

Data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Listings change; confirm details with the school before you go. How this directory is built.