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CDL & Truck Driving Schools in Pennsylvania
22 schools in Pennsylvania offer CDL & truck driving-related programs, compared below on official cost, completion, and earnings data. Prefer to earn while you learn? 7 registered apprenticeship programs in Pennsylvania train CDL & truck driving apprentices — see apprenticeships.
Occupation pay is what working CDL & truck driving professionals in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania: State license required
Pennsylvania CDLs are issued by PennDOT's Bureau of Driver Licensing. Applicants get a commercial learner's permit first (form DL-31CD), hold it at least 14 days, complete federal Entry-Level Driver Training for a first Class A/B license, and pass PennDOT's modernized 3-part skills test, in use since August 2023. A DOT medical exam and self-certification of driving type are also required.
Official source: Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), Bureau of Driver Licensing · Exam: CDL knowledge test(s) for the permit plus PennDOT's Modernized CDL Skills Test (in use since August 28, 2023) covering vehicle inspection, basic control, and road driving · Typical requirement: Valid Pennsylvania driver's license; age 18 for intrastate, 21 for interstate; DOT medical certificate and self-certification form; commercial learner's permit (form DL-31CD) held at least 14 days; FMCSA ELDT from a Training Provider Registry school for first-time Class A/B (no minimum hours federally)
Official license records related to CDL & truck driving in Pennsylvania
From the U.S. Department of Labor's License Finder — these may include contractor, specialty, or related licenses beyond entry-level requirements:
- Commercial Drivers License (CDL) — Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT)~Driver and Vehicle 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schuylkill Technology Center | Frackville | public | $6,797 | 60.1% | $49,148 |
| New Castle School of Trades | New Castle | private for-profit | $8,361 | 78.4% | $44,814 |
| Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology | Pleasant Gap | public | $9,857 | 90.8% | $41,677 |
| York County School of Technology-Adult & Continuing Education | York | public | $13,490 | 89.7% | $54,322 |
| Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center | Johnstown | public | $14,111 | 76.6% | $48,881 |
| Community College of Allegheny County | Pittsburgh | public | $13,970 | 25.3% | $39,449 |
| Somerset County Technology Center | Somerset | public | $14,444 | 89.1% | $37,558 |
| Lancaster County Career and Technology Center | Willow Street | public | $17,505 | 77.2% | $44,566 |
| Rosedale Technical College | Pittsburgh | private nonprofit | $19,760 | 81% | $47,880 |
| All-State Career School-Pittsburgh | West Mifflin | private for-profit | $15,576 | 69.3% | $33,193 |
| All-State Career School | Essington | private for-profit | $18,205 | 61.7% | $38,495 |
| Pennsylvania College of Technology | Williamsport | public | $25,110 | 61% | $52,567 |
| Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics | West Mifflin | private nonprofit | $32,618 | 71.6% | $66,642 |
| Penn Commercial Business/Technical School | Washington | private for-profit | $18,350 | 52.7% | $31,736 |
| Miller-Motte College-Berks Technical Institute | Wyomissing | private for-profit | $19,518 | 48.8% | $31,102 |
| Fortis Institute-Scranton | Scranton | private for-profit | $20,186 | 56.3% | $30,224 |
| Miller-Motte College-Berks Technical Institute-Allentown | Allentown | private for-profit | $21,747 | 51.4% | $31,102 |
| Miller-Motte College-Berks Technical Institute-Lewisburg | Lewisburg | private for-profit | $22,103 | 38.2% | $31,102 |
| Fortis Institute-Forty Fort | Forty Fort | private for-profit | $23,291 | 65.6% | $30,224 |
| Douglas Education Center | Monessen | private for-profit | $27,348 | 84.2% | $30,814 |
| Institute of Medical Careers | Pittsburgh | private for-profit | $21,392 | 69.5% | not reported |
| Lehigh Career & Technical Institute | Schnecksville | public | $23,735 | not reported | not reported |
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 Pennsylvania
- How much do CDL & Truck Driving schools cost in Pennsylvania?
- The median annual net price (what students actually pay after aid) across 22 CDL & truck driving schools in Pennsylvania is $18,934. 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 Pennsylvania?
- Pennsylvania CDLs are issued by PennDOT's Bureau of Driver Licensing. Applicants get a commercial learner's permit first (form DL-31CD), hold it at least 14 days, complete federal Entry-Level Driver Training for a first Class A/B license, and pass PennDOT's modernized 3-part skills test, in use since August 2023. A DOT medical exam and self-certification of driving type are also required.
- Can you get paid to train as a CDL & truck driving in Pennsylvania?
- Yes — Pennsylvania has 7 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 Pennsylvania?
- Working CDL & truck driving professionals in Pennsylvania earn a median of $58,580 per year, ranging from about $43,560 to $78,330 (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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