CDL Training & Truck Driving Schools in Rhode Island
Find 18 FMCSA-verified truck driving programs in Rhode Island.Compare tuition, duration, and job placement offers.
Rhode Island 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.
18 verified programs available
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School Name | City | Program Types | Key Features | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1st Premier Trucking Academy FMCSA Verified | Class AClass BTanker | Manual Trans.VA Approved | ||
Class AClass B | Manual Trans.Weekend ClassesEvening ClassesVA Approved | |||
Advanced CDL Solutions LLC FMCSA Verified | Class AClass BTanker | Manual Trans. | ||
Certified CDL Training FMCSA Verified | Class AHazmat | Manual Trans.Weekend Classes | ||
Cheapest ELDT only 2500 for CDL FMCSA Verified | Class AClass BTanker | Manual Trans.Evening Classes | ||
DATTCO Inc FMCSA Verified | Class A | Manual Trans.Evening ClassesVA Approved | ||
DATTCO Inc FMCSA Verified | Class A | Manual Trans.Evening ClassesVA Approved | ||
Eclipse DOT FMCSA Verified | Class AHazmat | Weekend ClassesEvening ClassesVA Approved | ||
ELDT Solutions - On Site CDL Training FMCSA Verified | Class AClass BTanker | Manual Trans.VA Approved | ||
Five Star Driver Training and Safety Consulting FMCSA Verified | Class AHazmat | Evening Classes | ||
Class A | Manual Trans.Evening Classes | |||
Safe Smart CDL Training FMCSA Verified | Class AClass B | Manual Trans.Evening ClassesVA Approved | ||
Teamsters Local 251 Driving School FMCSA Verified | Class AClass B | Manual Trans.Evening ClassesVA Approved | ||
The CDL Coach FMCSA Verified | Class AClass B | Weekend ClassesVA Approved | ||
Westerly Public Schools Transportation FMCSA Verified | Class AClass BTanker | Weekend Classes |
Tuition Costs in Rhode Island
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Average CDL Tuition in Rhode Island
$3,500 - $7,500
Based on 18 training programs in Rhode Island. 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 Rhode Island
- Must be 18+ (21+ for interstate)
- Valid Rhode Island driver's license
- DOT medical card (physical exam)
- ELDT training from approved provider
- Pass Rhode Island DMV written & skills test
Types of CDL Training Available in Rhode Island
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 Rhode Island
Contact the Rhode Island DMV for official CDL testing locations and scheduling information.
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