CDL Training & Truck Driving Schools in Minnesota
Find 169 FMCSA-verified truck driving programs in Minnesota.Compare tuition, duration, and job placement offers.
Minnesota 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.
169 verified programs available
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Minneapolis
Saint Paul
Eden Prairie
Dodge Center
Plymouth
Eagan
Burnsville
East Grand Forks
Rosemount
Brainerd
Staples
Brooklyn Center
Erskine
Lamberton
Mora
St Paul Park
Rochester
Duluth
Bloomington
Maple Grove
Lakeville
St. Cloud
Crookston
Mankato
Compare CDL Schools in Minnesota
Side-by-side comparison of top training programs
School Name | City | Program Types | Key Features | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
160 Driving Academy - Minneapolis Classroom FMCSA Verified | Class AHazmat | Manual Trans. | ||
160 Driving Academy - St Paul Yard FMCSA Verified | Class AClass BTanker | Manual Trans. | ||
27003 Red Wing School Bus FMCSA Verified | Class AClass BHazmatTanker | Manual Trans.Weekend ClassesVA Approved | ||
4.0 School Services FMCSA Verified | Class ATanker | Manual Trans.VA Approved | ||
55779 University of Minnesota FMCSA Verified | Class A | Manual Trans.Weekend ClassesEvening Classes | ||
Advanced CDL Solutions LLC FMCSA Verified | Class AClass BTanker | Manual Trans. | ||
Aitkin Public Schools FMCSA Verified | Class AClass BHazmat | Evening ClassesVA Approved | ||
Albany Area Schools FMCSA Verified | Class A | Weekend ClassesEvening ClassesVA Approved | ||
Alexandria Technical & Community College FMCSA Verified | Class AClass BHazmat | |||
Ashby Public Schools FMCSA Verified | Class AHazmatTanker | VA Approved | ||
Badger School FMCSA Verified | Class AClass B | Manual Trans.Evening Classes | ||
BECKER PUBLIC SCHOOLS FMCSA Verified | Class AClass BHazmat | Manual Trans.Weekend ClassesVA Approved | ||
Benson Public Schools FMCSA Verified | Class A | Weekend Classes | ||
Bill Leonard FMCSA Verified | Class AClass B | Evening Classes | ||
Blackduck Public School FMCSA Verified | Class AClass B | Manual Trans.Weekend ClassesEvening ClassesVA Approved |
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Average CDL Tuition in Minnesota
$3,500 - $7,500
Based on 169 training programs in Minnesota. 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 Minnesota
- Must be 18+ (21+ for interstate)
- Valid Minnesota driver's license
- DOT medical card (physical exam)
- ELDT training from approved provider
- Pass Minnesota DVS written & skills test
Types of CDL Training Available in Minnesota
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 Minnesota
Contact the Minnesota DVS for official CDL testing locations and scheduling information.
Find Testing Locations on Minnesota DVSCDL Schools in Neighboring States
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💡 Tip: Some schools near state borders accept students from neighboring states.
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