CDL Training & Truck Driving Schools in Tennessee
Find 327 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.
327 verified programs available
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Browse CDL Schools by City in Tennessee
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Nashville
Murfreesboro
Lebanon
Lenoir City
Columbia
Fayetteville
Franklin
La Vergne
Morristown
Maryville
Bristol
Antioch
Oak Ridge
Pulaski
Athens
Livingston
Greeneville
Sevierville
Gallatin
Crossville
Blountville
Paris
Winchester
Waverly
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Average CDL Tuition in Tennessee
$3,500 - $7,500
Based on 327 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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