How much do CDL & Truck Driving schools cost in Michigan?

The median annual net price (what students actually pay after aid) across 3 CDL & truck driving schools in Michigan is $5,397. Individual schools range widely — the table above shows each school's real cost, not sticker price.

Can you get paid to train as a CDL & truck driving in Michigan?

Yes — Michigan has 30 registered apprenticeship programs where you earn wages while you train instead of paying tuition. See the CDL & truck driving apprenticeships page for the current list.

What does a CDL & truck driving earn in Michigan?

Working CDL & truck driving professionals in Michigan earn a median of $57,180 per year, ranging from about $40,280 to $73,980 (U.S. Department of Labor). This is what people in the job earn, which differs from a school's reported graduate-earnings figure.

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CDL & Truck Driving Schools in Michigan

3 schools in Michigan offer CDL & truck driving-related programs, compared below on official cost, completion, and earnings data. Prefer to earn while you learn? 30 registered apprenticeship programs in Michigan train CDL & truck driving apprentices — see apprenticeships.

Schools in Michigan

Median net price / yr (Michigan)

$5,397

national: $8,597

Median earnings (Michigan)

$34,795

national: $37,186

Apprenticeship sponsors

earn while training

CDL & Truck Driving pay in Michigan (all workers)

$57,180

range $40,280–$73,980 · U.S. DOL occupation wage

Occupation pay is what working CDL & truck driving professionals in Michigan earn (all experience levels) — school "earnings" figures above are medians for each school's recent federally-aided students across all its programs, which read lower.

CDL & Truck Driving licensing in Michigan: State license required

Michigan CDLs are issued by the Secretary of State's office; applicants take the written knowledge test for a commercial learner's permit, drive supervised for at least 14 days, complete federal Entry-Level Driver Training (Michigan sets no minimum hours — training is proficiency-based), and pass a road skills test given by state-approved third-party testers. A DOT medical card and a Secretary of State office visit to finalize the license are required. Minimum age is 18 in-state and 21 for interstate routes.

Official source: Michigan Department of State (Secretary of State) · Exam: Written CDL knowledge test(s) for the permit (one-day wait between retests) plus an on-road CDL driving skills test administered by state-approved third-party driver testing businesses · Typical requirement: Valid Michigan driver's license and proof of legal presence; age 18 for intrastate, 21 for interstate; DOT medical card or waiver; commercial learner's permit held and supervised driving for at least 14 days; FMCSA ELDT required for first-time Group A/B — Michigan confirms there is no minimum training-hour requirement (proficiency-based)

Official license records related to CDL & truck driving in Michigan

From the U.S. Department of Labor's License Finder — these may include contractor, specialty, or related licenses beyond entry-level requirements:

Commercial Driver License (C.D.L.) — Michigan Secretary of State
Commercial Drivers License (CDL) — Michigan Department of State
Chauffeur License — Michigan Secretary of State
Livestock Trucker — Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
Driver Education Instructor — Michigan Secretary of State
Medical First Responder — Michigan Department of Health and Human Services~Emergency Medical Services

Wage and license data provided by CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration (DOLETA) and Minnesota DEED.

Schools, ranked by earnings per tuition dollar

School	City	Type	Net price / yr	Completion	Earnings (10 yr)
Henry Ford College	Dearborn	public	$660	22.4%	$34,795
Gogebic Community College	Ironwood	public	$5,397	34.7%	$40,950
Wayne County Community College District	Detroit	public	$7,656	19.7%	$29,079

Ranking = median earnings 10 years after entry per $1,000 of average yearly net price (methodology). Figures are institution-wide federal medians for each school as a whole — not CDL & truck driving graduates specifically. Schools without both figures sort last — "not reported" means the federal dataset lacks the value, not that the school is bad.

Common questions: CDL & Truck Driving school in Michigan

How much do CDL & Truck Driving schools cost in Michigan?: The median annual net price (what students actually pay after aid) across 3 CDL & truck driving schools in Michigan is $5,397. Individual schools range widely — the table above shows each school's real cost, not sticker price.
Do you need a license to work as a CDL & truck driving in Michigan?: Michigan CDLs are issued by the Secretary of State's office; applicants take the written knowledge test for a commercial learner's permit, drive supervised for at least 14 days, complete federal Entry-Level Driver Training (Michigan sets no minimum hours — training is proficiency-based), and pass a road skills test given by state-approved third-party testers. A DOT medical card and a Secretary of State office visit to finalize the license are required. Minimum age is 18 in-state and 21 for interstate routes.
Can you get paid to train as a CDL & truck driving in Michigan?: Yes — Michigan has 30 registered apprenticeship programs where you earn wages while you train instead of paying tuition. See the CDL & truck driving apprenticeships page for the current list.
What does a CDL & truck driving earn in Michigan?: Working CDL & truck driving professionals in Michigan earn a median of $57,180 per year, ranging from about $40,280 to $73,980 (U.S. Department of Labor). This is what people in the job earn, which differs from a school's reported graduate-earnings figure.

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Data: U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026) + U.S. Dept of Labor apprenticeship.gov. Methodology & provenance. Independent site — not affiliated with any government agency.