Truck Driver (CDL) Apprenticeships in Michigan
Michigan has 10 registered apprenticeship sponsors training truck driver (cdl)s. Apprentices earn a wage from day one and finish without tuition debt.
Registered sponsors
10
Union / joint programs
0
Median truck driver (cdl) wage
$55,140
Michigan, all experience levels
Job growth 2022–2032
+2.1%
6,420 openings/yr
Largest Registered Sponsors
Union and joint labor-management programs are listed first — they typically pay the best apprentice rates and charge no tuition.
| Sponsor | City | Program type |
|---|---|---|
| Curbco Inc. | Flint | Single Employer |
| Delaco Steel Corporation | Woodhaven | Single Employer |
| (MWA) Michigan Works! Northeast Consortium | Gaylord | Multiple Employer |
| (MWA) Michigan Works! Region 7B - Intermediary Program | Harrison | Multiple Employer |
| (MWA) Michigan Works! West Central | Big Rapids | Multiple Employer |
| (MWA) Networks Northwest | Manistee | Multiple Employer |
| (MWA) SEMCA / WIN Workforce Intelligence Network for Southeast Michigan | Taylor | Multiple Employer |
| (MWA) West Michigan Works! - Construction | Grand Rapids | Multiple Employer |
| (MWA) West Michigan Works! - Professional Services | Grand Rapids | Multiple Employer |
| Ralph Moyle, Inc. | Mattawan | Single Employer |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Registered Apprenticeship sponsors (apprenticeship.gov).
What Truck Driver (CDL)s Earn in Michigan
Wages
- Median annual wage: $55,140
- Average annual wage: $55,090
- Truck Driver (CDL)s employed statewide: 59,910
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024. Apprentices typically start at 40–50% of the journeyman rate and get scheduled raises.
10-year outlook
- Projected growth 2022–2032: +2.1%
- Average openings per year: 6,420
- Employment: 60,000 → 61,250
Source: Projections Central / state workforce agencies.
Prefer the school route? Compare Truck Driver (CDL) programs
Michigan Licensing for Truck Driver (CDL)s
Livestock Trucker
- Education: No education required
- Experience: No experience
- Exam: State exam required
- Continuing education: No continuing education requirement
Issuing agency: Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development · agency website
Commercial Driver License (C.D.L.)
- Education: Specific course required
- Experience: No experience
- Exam: State exam required
- Continuing education: Undetermined
Issuing agency: Michigan Secretary of State · agency website
Chauffeur License
- Education: Specific course required
- Experience: No experience
- Exam: State exam required
- Continuing education: Continuing education required
Issuing agency: Michigan Secretary of State · agency website
Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
- Education: No education required
- Experience: No experience
- Exam: State exam required
- Continuing education: No continuing education requirement
Issuing agency: Michigan Department of State · agency website
Source: CareerOneStop License Finder (U.S. Department of Labor). Time spent in a registered apprenticeship generally counts toward license experience requirements.