CDL Training & Truck Driving Schools in Tennessee
Find 170 FMCSA-verified truck driving programs in Tennessee.Compare tuition, duration, and job placement offers.
Tennessee 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.
170 verified programs available
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Browse CDL Schools by City in Tennessee
Select a city below to view available CDL training programs. Cities are sorted by number of schools available.
Nashville
Murfreesboro
Chattanooga
Knoxville
Clarksville
Franklin
Jackson
Columbia
Hendersonville
Maryville
Antioch
Greeneville
Christiana
Powell
Tullahoma
Millington
Mcminnville
Hixson
Rockvale
Memphis
Lexington
Fayetteville
Johnson City
Spring Hill
Compare CDL Schools in Tennessee
Side-by-side comparison of top training programs
School Name | City | Program Types | Key Features | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Mile At A Time Trucking & Training LLC FMCSA Verified | Class A | Manual Trans.Evening Classes | ||
160 Driving Academy - Nashville Classroom FMCSA Verified | Class ATanker | Manual Trans.VA Approved | ||
160 Driving Academy - Nashville Yard FMCSA Verified | Class A | Manual Trans.Weekend ClassesVA Approved | ||
1st Premier Trucking Academy FMCSA Verified | Class ATanker | Manual Trans.Weekend ClassesEvening Classes | ||
4072 - Warren County - TN - National Express FMCSA Verified | Class AHazmat | Weekend ClassesEvening ClassesVA Approved | ||
4088 - Hardin County - TN - National Express FMCSA Verified | Class AClass BHazmatTanker | Manual Trans.Weekend ClassesVA Approved | ||
5star C.D.L. Training Corp FMCSA Verified | Class A | Weekend Classes | ||
7057 - Nashville Transit - TN - National Express FMCSA Verified | Class AClass BHazmat | Manual Trans.Evening ClassesVA Approved | ||
901 CDL School FMCSA Verified | Class A | Manual Trans.Evening ClassesVA Approved | ||
AD Smith CDL Training FMCSA Verified | Class A | Manual Trans. | ||
Advanced CDL Solutions LLC FMCSA Verified | Class AHazmatTanker | Manual Trans.Weekend Classes | ||
ALS FMCSA Verified | Class AHazmatTanker | Manual Trans.Weekend ClassesEvening ClassesVA Approved | ||
ASB Bus Training, LLC. FMCSA Verified | Class AClass BHazmat | Manual Trans.Weekend ClassesVA Approved | ||
Blackman High School FMCSA Verified | Class AHazmatTanker | Weekend Classes | ||
Brian Tackett - Independent Instructor FMCSA Verified | Class ATanker | Manual Trans.VA Approved |
Tuition Costs in Tennessee
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Average CDL Tuition in Tennessee
$3,500 - $7,500
Based on 170 training programs in Tennessee. 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 Tennessee
- Must be 18+ (21+ for interstate)
- Valid Tennessee driver's license
- DOT medical card (physical exam)
- ELDT training from approved provider
- Pass Tennessee DOR written & skills test
Types of CDL Training Available in Tennessee
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 Tennessee
Contact the Tennessee DOR for official CDL testing locations and scheduling information.
Find Testing Locations on Tennessee DORCDL Schools in Neighboring States
Looking for more options? Check out CDL training programs in states bordering Tennessee.
💡 Tip: Some schools near state borders accept students from neighboring states.
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