CDL Schools in Hawaii
Federal law requires entry-level CDL training to come from a provider listed in FMCSA's Training Provider Registry. Hawaii has 37 registered training locations open to the public — every one of them is listed below.
Registered training locations
37
Median truck driver wage
$59,320
Hawaii, heavy & tractor-trailer
FMCSA-Registered CDL Training Providers in Hawaii
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train 4 Less Captain Cook Under review | Captain Cook | 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 |
| 808 CDL Services LLC | Hilo | Class A; Class B | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| H2K Driver Training Services LLC | Hilo | 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 |
| Hawaii CDL Academy | Hilo | 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 |
| Hawaii Community College | Hilo | Class A | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| Kamahele Tours LLC | Hilo | Class A; Class B; Passenger | Class A: Theory | Class B: Theory | Passenger: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| Train 4 Less Hilo Under review | Hilo | 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 |
| Train4Less LLC Under review | honolulu | 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 |
| Dependable Hawaiian Express, Inc | Honolulu | 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 | Hazardous Materials: Theory |
| Quality Commercial Vehicle Training LLC | Honolulu | 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 |
| travel plaza transportation | Honolulu | Class B; Passenger | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| Ricky T's CDL Services, INC | Kahului | 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 |
| UH Maui Collage | Kahului | 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 |
| Dependable Hawaiian Express - Big Island, Inc. | Kailua-Kona | 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 |
| Hawaii CDL & Safety Programs | Kailua-Kona | 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 |
| Hawaii Community College | Kailua-Kona | Class A | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road |
| Abe Kilakalua Truck Driver Training | Kapolei | 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 |
| CNHA-Oahu | Kapolei | Class A; Hazardous Materials | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Hazardous Materials: Theory |
| HI Ridin CDL Trucking LLC | Kapolei | Class A; Class B; Hazardous Materials | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: Theory | Hazardous Materials: Theory |
| KNH TRAINING & SERVICES LLC | Kapolei | Class A | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| Larson's CDL School | Kapolei | Class A; Class B; Passenger; School Bus | 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 |
| Leigh’s CDL training llc | Kapolei | 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 |
| Professional Driving Academy | Kapolei | 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 |
| 808 CDL Services LLC | Keaau | Class A; Class B; Passenger | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| Train 4 Less Lahaina Under review | Lahaina | 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 |
| P&D TRUCKING | Lihue | Class A; Class B | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| Hawaii Trucking & Transportation LLC | Pahoa | Class A; Hazardous Materials | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Hazardous Materials: Theory |
| CCM CDL TRAINING LLC | Paia | Class A; Class B | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| CCM CDL TRAINING LLC | Paia | Class A; Class B | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| City and County of Honolulu (PBEM/TEMS) | Pearl City | 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 |
| Leeward Community college | Pearl City | Class A; Class B; Passenger; School Bus | Class A: BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | School Bus: BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| Kristo Trucking LLC | Puunene | 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 |
| Pohaku Equipment Services LLC | Wahiawa | 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 |
| DHX Maui | Wailuku | 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 |
| HPA | Waimea | Passenger; School Bus | Passenger: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | School Bus: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| K & R Trucking Kauai LLC | Waimea | 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 Waipahu Under review | Waipahu | 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 Hawaii
Wages
- Median annual wage: $59,320
- Average annual wage: $58,140
- Heavy & tractor-trailer drivers employed statewide: 4,100
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024 (SOC 53-3032). First-year pay is usually below the median; OTR and specialized endorsements pay above it.
Pay in Hawaii's biggest trucking metros
| Metro area | Drivers employed | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Urban Honolulu, HI | 2,870 | $57,540 |
| Kahului-Wailuku, HI | 570 | $61,960 |
Verified CDL Program Outcomes in Hawaii
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leeward Community College Commercial Motor Vehicle Class A (without Permit Preparation) | 74% | 57% | $16,320 | $3,800 |
| Leeward Community College Commercial Motor Vehicle Permit Preparation Class | 57% | 58% | $15,318 | $295 |
| 808 CDL Services LLC Commercial Drivers License | 85% | 89% | $16,898 | $3,500 |
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 Hawaii
Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
- Education: No education required
- Experience: No experience
- Exam: State exam required
- Continuing education: No continuing education requirement
Issuing agency: Hawaii County · 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: Hawaii County · 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: Hawaii County · 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: Hawaii County · 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.