CDL Schools in Alaska
Federal law requires entry-level CDL training to come from a provider listed in FMCSA's Training Provider Registry. Alaska has 20 registered training locations open to the public — every one of them is listed below.
Registered training locations
20
Median truck driver wage
$64,890
Alaska, heavy & tractor-trailer
Job growth 2022–2032
+11.3%
Openings per year
310
statewide average
FMCSA-Registered CDL Training Providers in Alaska
Sorted by city. "Theory" is classroom instruction; "BTW" is behind-the-wheel training on a range or public road. Confirm current registration with the school before enrolling.
| Provider | City | CDL classes | Training offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage | Anchorage | Class A; Class B; Passenger | Class A: BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| CEE (Anc Office Training) | Anchorage | Class A; Class B; Passenger; Hazardous Materials | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Hazardous Materials: Theory |
| Train4Less LLC Under review | Anchorage | Class A; Class B; Passenger; School Bus; Hazardous Materials | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | School Bus: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Hazardous Materials: Theory |
| Delta Driving Academy | Delta Junction | Class A; Class B; Passenger; School Bus; Hazardous Materials | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | School Bus: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Hazardous Materials: Theory |
| CEE (Fai) | Fairbanks | Class A; Class B; Passenger; Hazardous Materials | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Hazardous Materials: Theory |
| Fairbanks | Fairbanks | Class A; Class B; Passenger | Class A: BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| Northern Industrial Training, LLC - Fairbanks | Fairbanks | Class A; Class B; Passenger; Hazardous Materials | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Hazardous Materials: Theory |
| Train 4 Less Happy Valley Under review | Happy Valley | Class A; Class B; Passenger; School Bus; Hazardous Materials | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | School Bus: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Hazardous Materials: Theory |
| Juneau | Juneau | Class A; Class B; Passenger | Class A: BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| Southeast Trucking and Training | Juneau | Class A; Class B; Passenger; Hazardous Materials | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Hazardous Materials: Theory |
| Train 4 Less Juneau Under review | Juneau | Class A; Class B; Passenger; School Bus; Hazardous Materials | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | School Bus: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Hazardous Materials: Theory |
| Kenai Peninsula Driving Instruction LLC | Kenai | Class A; Class B; Passenger; Hazardous Materials | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Hazardous Materials: Theory |
| Train 4 Less Kenai Under review | Kenai | Class A; Class B; Passenger; School Bus; Hazardous Materials | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | School Bus: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Hazardous Materials: Theory |
| King Salmon | Naknek | Class A; Class B; Passenger | Class A: BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| Train 4 Less North Pole Under review | North Pole | Class A; Class B; Passenger; School Bus; Hazardous Materials | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | School Bus: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Hazardous Materials: Theory |
| Northern Industrial Training, LLC | Palmer | Class A; Class B; Passenger; Hazardous Materials | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Hazardous Materials: Theory |
| Train 4 Less Palmer Under review | Palmer | Class A; Class B; Passenger; School Bus; Hazardous Materials | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | School Bus: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Hazardous Materials: Theory |
| Train 4 Less Seldovia Under review | Seldovia | Class A; Class B; Passenger; School Bus; Hazardous Materials | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | School Bus: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Hazardous Materials: Theory |
| Alaska Driving Academy | SOLDOTNA | Class A; Class B; Hazardous Materials | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Hazardous Materials: Theory |
| Train 4 Less Wasilla Under review | Wasilla | Class A; Class B; Passenger; School Bus; Hazardous Materials | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | School Bus: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Hazardous Materials: Theory |
Source: FMCSA Training Provider Registry (tpr.fmcsa.dot.gov), retrieved 2026-07-06. Employer-only training locations (fleets and agencies that train their own drivers) are not listed. Providers marked "Under review" are being re-verified by FMCSA and may not currently certify training.
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What Truck Drivers Earn in Alaska
Wages
- Median annual wage: $64,890
- Average annual wage: $66,890
- Heavy & tractor-trailer drivers employed statewide: 3,240
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024 (SOC 53-3032). First-year pay is usually below the median; OTR and specialized endorsements pay above it.
10-year outlook
- Projected growth 2022–2032: +11.3%
- Average openings per year: 310
- Employment: 2,570 → 2,860
Source: Projections Central / state workforce agencies.
Pay in Alaska's biggest trucking metros
| Metro area | Drivers employed | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage, AK | 1,570 | $63,910 |
| Fairbanks-College, AK | 610 | $73,540 |
Verified CDL Program Outcomes in Alaska
States report these results to the U.S. Department of Labor for programs eligible for workforce (WIOA) funding — they are measured outcomes, not marketing claims. Blank cells mean the state suppressed the value (usually small class sizes).
| Provider · Program | Completion | Employed (2 qtrs) | Median earnings (qtr) | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenai Peninsula Driving Instruction LLC Commercial Truck Driving - CDL A/B - 80 Hr | 99% | 85% | $14,991 | $7,000 |
| Northern Industrial Training (NIT) - Palmer Pro Truck Driver ELDT - CDL A (160 Hours) | 89% | 80% | $14,091 | $9,200 |
| Alaska Driving Academy Entry Level Driver Training CDL | 96% | 84% | $14,369 | $9,595 |
| Northern Industrial Training (NIT) - Palmer Professional Truck Driver ELDT (240 Hours) CDL - A | 85% | 76% | $11,632 | $11,500 |
| Southeast Trucking and Training Entry-Level Driver Training/Commercial Driver License Training and Testing CDL - A/B | 100% | 83% | $14,813 | $7,173 |
| Alaska Technical Training Assoc - dba Alaska Driving Academy Entry Level Driver Training CDL - A | 88% | — | — | $9,715 |
| Alaska Works Partnership Inc Heavy Equipment Operator Training | 95% | 84% | $6,449 | $4,064 |
| Kenai Peninsula Driving Instruction LLC Commercial Truck Driving - CDL B - 24 Hr | 100% | 78% | $13,424 | $4,670 |
| Center for Employment Education (CEE) CDL A - 20 Hour | 97% | 88% | $14,278 | $3,170 |
| Northern Industrial Training (NIT) - Palmer Construction Equipment Training - 6 Week | 93% | 77% | $9,593 | $12,500 |
| Kenai Peninsula Driving Instruction LLC Commercial Truck Driving - CDL A - 110 Hours | 98% | 82% | $12,405 | $12,670 |
| Northern Industrial Training (NIT) - Palmer Pro Truck Driver 2-Day CDL - A/B | 96% | 60% | $20,500 | $2,500 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor Eligible Training Provider List results (trainingproviderresults.gov), PY2023. Earnings are for one quarter, not annualized.
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Getting a CDL in Alaska
Bus Driver, School
- Education: Undetermined
- Experience: Undetermined
- Exam: Undetermined
- Continuing education: Undetermined
Issuing agency: Alaska Department of Administration · agency website
Vehicle for Hire Permit in City of Fairbanks
- Education: Undetermined
- Experience: Undetermined
- Exam: Undetermined
- Continuing education: Undetermined
Issuing agency: City of Fairbanks · 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: Division of the Alaska Department of Administration · agency website
Source: CareerOneStop License Finder (U.S. Department of Labor). Since February 2022, first-time Class A/B applicants must complete entry-level driver training with a registered provider before taking the skills test.