CDL Schools in Kentucky
Federal law requires entry-level CDL training to come from a provider listed in FMCSA's Training Provider Registry. Kentucky has 95 registered training locations open to the public — every one of them is listed below.
Registered training locations
95
Median truck driver wage
$55,590
Kentucky, heavy & tractor-trailer
Job growth 2022–2032
+7.2%
Openings per year
3,570
statewide average
FMCSA-Registered CDL Training Providers in Kentucky
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sure Drive Driving School | Alexandria | 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 |
| Reliance Well Services, LLC | Allen City | Class A; Class B | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| Barbourville City School | Barbourville | Class B; Passenger; School Bus | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | School Bus: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| Southeast KY Community & Technical College | Barbourville | Class A; Class B; School Bus; Hazardous Materials | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | School Bus: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Hazardous Materials: Theory |
| Nelson County Schools UP Center | Bardstown | Class A | Class A: Theory |
| Berea community school | Berea | Class B | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| Genesis Trucking Academy | Berea | Class A; Class B | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| ELDT Solutions - Louisville | Brooks | 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 | Hazardous Materials: Theory |
| Lake Cumberland CDL Training School, Inc. | Burkesville | 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 |
| Campbellsville Independent School District | Campbellsville | Class B; Passenger; School Bus | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | School Bus: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| Lake Cumberland CDL Training School, Inc. | Campbellsville | 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 |
| Legacy CDL Solutions L.L.C | Carlisle | 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 |
| nicholas county board of education | Carlisle | Class B; Passenger; School Bus | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | School Bus: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| Lake Cumberland CDL Training School, Inc. | Coldiron | 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 | School Bus: Theory | Hazardous Materials: Theory |
| Train 4 Less Columbia Under review | Columbia | 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 |
| Corbin Independent Schools | Corbin | Class B; Passenger; School Bus | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | School Bus: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| Train 4 Less Covington Under review | Covington | 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 |
| WC TRANSPORTATION | Dixon | Class B; Passenger; School Bus | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | School Bus: Theory |
| Fields Training | East Point | Class A; Class B | Class A: BTW-Range | Class B: BTW-Range |
| Lyon County Schools | Eddyville | Class B; Passenger; School Bus | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | School Bus: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| Gateway Community and Technical College | Edgewood | Class A | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| CDL Training Services & Consulting, Inc | Elizabethtown | Class A; Hazardous Materials | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Hazardous Materials: Theory |
| Elizabethtown Community & Technical College | Elizabethtown | Class A; Class B | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| Riegler Blacktop | Florence | Class A; Class B | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| Gateway Community and Technical College | Fort Wright | Class A; Class B | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| BGCAP | Frankfort | Class B; Passenger; School Bus | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | School Bus: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| Frankfort Independent Schools | Frankfort | Class B; Passenger; School Bus | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | School Bus: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| Train 4 Less Frankfort Under review | Frankfort | 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 |
| Southcentral Kentucky Community & Technical College | Franklin | 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 |
| Lake Cumberland CDL Training School, Inc. | Glasgow | 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 |
| ACTC | Grayson | Class A; Hazardous Materials | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Hazardous Materials: Theory |
| Muhlenberg Job Corps Center | Greenville | Class B | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| Big Sandy Community and Technical College | Hager Hill | 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 |
| Harlan County Public Schools | Harlan | Class B; Passenger; School Bus | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | School Bus: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| Southeast KY Community & Technical College | Harlan | Class A; Hazardous Materials | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Hazardous Materials: Theory |
| Hazard Community & Technical College | Hazard | Class A; Hazardous Materials | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Hazardous Materials: Theory |
| Perry County Schools | Hazard | Class B; Passenger; School Bus | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | School Bus: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| Train 4 Less Hebron Under review | Hebron | 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 |
| CDL Missions | Hickory | 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 |
| Knott County Schools | Hindman | Class B; Passenger; School Bus | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | School Bus: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| Audubon Area Head Start | Hopkinsville | Class B; Passenger; School Bus | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | School Bus: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| Hopkinsville Community College | Hopkinsville | Class A; Hazardous Materials | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Hazardous Materials: Theory |
| Fast-Pass Trucking Training | Hustonville | 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 |
| Hazard Community & Technical College | Hyden | Class A; Hazardous Materials | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Hazardous Materials: Theory |
| Leslie County Bus Garage | Hyden | Class B; Passenger; School Bus | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | School Bus: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| Triple A Trucking llc | Lewisport | Class A | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| 160 Driving Academy - Lexington - Classroom | Lexington | Class A; Hazardous Materials | Class A: Theory | Hazardous Materials: Theory |
| 160 Driving Academy - Lexington - Yard | Lexington | Class A | Class A: BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| A.R.M. Safety | Lexington | 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 |
| Bluegrass Community and Technical College | Lexington | Class A; Passenger; Hazardous Materials | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Hazardous Materials: Theory |
| Train 4 Less Lexington Under review | Lexington | 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 |
| Casey County Board of Education | Liberty | Class B; Passenger; School Bus | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | School Bus: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| Career Development Center | London | 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 |
| EAST 80 Trade School Inc | London | 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 | School Bus: Theory | Hazardous Materials: Theory |
| EAST 80 Trade School Inc | London | 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 | School Bus: Theory | Hazardous Materials: Theory |
| EAST 80 Trade School Inc | London | 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 | School Bus: Theory | Hazardous Materials: Theory |
| Patriot CDL Academy | London | 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 |
| Randolph Hinkle | Louisa | 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 |
| 160 Driving Academy - Louisville - Classroom and Yard | Louisville | Class A; Hazardous Materials | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Hazardous Materials: Theory |
| American National University | Louisville | Class A; Hazardous Materials | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Hazardous Materials: Theory |
| Fast-Pass Trucking Training | Louisville | 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 |
| Jefferson Community and Technical College | Louisville | Class A; Class B | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| Ky CDL School | Louisville | Class A | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| Train 4 Less Louisville Under review | Louisville | 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 |
| Madisonville Community College | Madisonville | Class A; Class B | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| graves county schools | Mayfield | Class B; Passenger; School Bus | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | School Bus: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| West Kentucky Community and Technical College | Mayfield | 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 |
| Lake Cumberland CDL Training School, Inc. | Monticello | 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 |
| Maysville Community and Technical College | Morehead | 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 |
| Red River Truck Sales LLC | Mount Sterling | 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 |
| Lake Cumberland CDL Training School, Inc. | Mt. Sterling | 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 |
| Flightline CDL Academy | Nicholasville | 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 |
| Flightline CDL Academy(Office) | Nicholasville | Class A; Class B; Passenger; School Bus; Hazardous Materials | Class A: Theory | Class B: Theory | Passenger: Theory | School Bus: Theory | Hazardous Materials: Theory |
| Owensboro Community and Technical College | Owensboro | 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 |
| Tally's Towing & Recovery | Owensboro | Class A; Class B | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| Train 4 Less Owensboro Under review | Owensboro | 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 |
| Bath County Public Schools | Owingsville | Class B; Passenger; School Bus | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | School Bus: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| CDL Training Services | Paducah | Class A; Hazardous Materials | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Hazardous Materials: Theory |
| THE WALTONS LOGISTICS, INC | Paducah | Class A; Class B | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| Johnson County Board of Education | Paintsville | Class B; Passenger; School Bus | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | School Bus: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| Lanham Family Farms LLC | Philpot | Class A; Class B | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| Fields Training | Prestonsburg | Class A; Class B | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| Exodus Driver Training | Richmond | 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 |
| Magoffin County Board of Education | Salyersville | Class B; Passenger; School Bus | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | School Bus: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| Fast-Pass Trucking Training | Science Hill | 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 Science Hill Under review | Science Hill | 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 Shelbyville Under review | Shelbyville | 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 |
| The CDL Schools - Louisville | Shepherdsville | 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 |
| Lake Cumberland Community Action Agency | Somerset | Class B; Passenger; School Bus | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: Theory | School Bus: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| Somerset Community College | Somerset | Class A | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| Fast-Pass Trucking Training | Versailles | 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 Vine Grove Under review | Vine Grove | 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 |
| Fast-Pass Trucking Training | West Liberty | 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 |
| Wright Testing | Whitesburg | Class A; Class B | Class A: BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| Bluegrass CDL Academy LLC | Winchester | Class A; Hazardous Materials | Class A: 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 Kentucky
Wages
- Median annual wage: $55,590
- Average annual wage: $60,060
- Heavy & tractor-trailer drivers employed statewide: 33,430
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: +7.2%
- Average openings per year: 3,570
- Employment: 31,110 → 33,340
Source: Projections Central / state workforce agencies.
Pay in Kentucky's biggest trucking metros
| Metro area | Drivers employed | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | 11,890 | $58,820 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | 4,350 | $56,490 |
| Bowling Green, KY | 1,500 | $51,200 |
| Owensboro, KY | 830 | $50,530 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | 720 | $50,440 |
Verified CDL Program Outcomes in Kentucky
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 160 Driving Academy Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor. | 85% | 63% | $12,252 | $0 |
| Lake Cumberland CDL Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor. | 94% | 70% | $10,250 | $0 |
| Career Development Center Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor. | 88% | 65% | $11,108 | $0 |
| Parnell Commercial Driving School Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor. | 100% | 45% | $15,050 | $0 |
| Truck America Training of KY Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor. | 95% | 74% | $11,101 | $0 |
| Performance Training Solutions LLC Heavy Equipment Training I | 100% | 33% | $11,031 | $6,995 |
| Southcentral KY Community and Technical College Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor. | 93% | 71% | $14,823 | $0 |
| Bluegrass CDL Academy LLC Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor. | 98% | 64% | $11,820 | $0 |
| Ashland Community and Technical College Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor. | 97% | 69% | $14,823 | $0 |
| Performance Training Solutions LLC Mobile Crane Operations | 97% | 58% | $6,047 | $6,495 |
| Truck America Training Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor. | 100% | 61% | $12,402 | $0 |
| Big Sandy Community And Technical College Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor. | 100% | 72% | $14,823 | $0 |
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 Kentucky
School Bus Driver
- Education: Specific course required
- Experience: No experience
- Exam: State exam required
- Continuing education: Continuing education required
Issuing agency: Kentucky Department of Education · agency website
Rig Operator
- Education: No education required
- Experience: No experience
- Exam: State exam required
- Continuing education: Undetermined
Issuing agency: Well Drillers Program · agency website
Licensed Commercial Driver (CDL)
- Education: No education required
- Experience: No experience
- Exam: State exam required
- Continuing education: Undetermined
Issuing agency: Transportation Cabinet · agency website
Driver, Hazardous Materials Endorsement
- Education: No education required
- Experience: No experience
- Exam: State exam required
- Continuing education: Undetermined
Issuing agency: Transportation Cabinet · 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: Kentucky Transportation Cabinet · 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.