CDL Schools in Nevada
Federal law requires entry-level CDL training to come from a provider listed in FMCSA's Training Provider Registry. Nevada has 27 registered training locations open to the public — every one of them is listed below.
Registered training locations
27
Median truck driver wage
$60,900
Nevada, heavy & tractor-trailer
Job growth 2022–2032
+26.6%
Openings per year
2,550
statewide average
FMCSA-Registered CDL Training Providers in Nevada
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| A-1 TRUCK DRIVER TRAINING | BOULDER CITY | Class A; Passenger | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| 160 Driving Academy - Reno -Yard | Carson City | Class A | Class A: BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| Western Nevada College | Carson City | Class A; Hazardous Materials | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Hazardous Materials: Theory |
| Great Basin College | Elko | 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 |
| Western Nevada College | Fallon | 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 |
| DTR School of Trucking | Las vegas | 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 |
| 160 Driving Academy - Las Vegas - Classroom and Yard | Las Vegas | Class A; Hazardous Materials | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Hazardous Materials: Theory |
| Ahern ACT, LLC Under review | Las Vegas | Class A | Class A: Theory |
| Ahern ACT, LLC | Las Vegas | Class A; Hazardous Materials | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Hazardous Materials: Theory |
| CDL Training Las Vegas | Las Vegas | 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 |
| GIRON DRIVING SCHOOL | Las Vegas | Class A | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| On the Road Driving School LLC | Las Vegas | 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 |
| RTDS. Classroom | Las Vegas | Class A; Hazardous Materials | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Hazardous Materials: Theory |
| RTDS. Yard | Las Vegas | Class A | Class A: BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| Train 4 Less Las Vegas Under review | Las Vegas | Class A; Class B; Passenger; School Bus; Hazardous Materials | Class A: Theory | Class B: Theory | Passenger: Theory | School Bus: Theory | Hazardous Materials: Theory |
| Truck U CDL Training | Las Vegas | 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 |
| Truck U CDL Training | Las Vegas | Class B; Passenger; Hazardous Materials | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Hazardous Materials: Theory |
| D's Trucking School LLC | Minden | 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 |
| 160 Driving Academy - Las Vegas - Classroom | North Las Vegas | Class A; Hazardous Materials | Class A: Theory | Hazardous Materials: Theory |
| Advanced Career Institute Las Vegas NV | North Las Vegas | 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 |
| 160 Driving Academy - Reno - Classroom | Reno | Class A; Hazardous Materials | Class A: Theory | Hazardous Materials: Theory |
| Desert Knight CDL School | Reno | Class A; Class B | Class A: BTW-Range | Class B: BTW-Range |
| NEVADA DESERT TRUCK DRIVING SCHOOL | Reno | Class A; Hazardous Materials | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Hazardous Materials: Theory |
| Train4Less LLC Under review | Reno | 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 | Reno | 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 |
| Desert Knight CDL School | Sparks | Class A; Class B | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| Western Nevada College | Winnemucca | Class A; Class B | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
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 Nevada
Wages
- Median annual wage: $60,900
- Average annual wage: $61,760
- Heavy & tractor-trailer drivers employed statewide: 17,430
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: +26.6%
- Average openings per year: 2,550
- Employment: 17,650 → 22,350
Source: Projections Central / state workforce agencies.
Pay in Nevada's biggest trucking metros
| Metro area | Drivers employed | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | 9,840 | $59,340 |
| Reno, NV | 5,260 | $62,530 |
| Carson City, NV | 150 | $60,840 |
Verified CDL Program Outcomes in Nevada
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Career Institute CDL Class A - Professional Truck Driver | 94% | 34% | $10,070 | $6,995 |
| Southwest Truck Driver Training Inc. Class A CDL - 160hr - Automatic | 87% | 37% | $8,564 | $5,712 |
| RTDS CDL Class A Truck Driver | 96% | 32% | $8,778 | $6,475 |
| 160 Driving Academy-Las Vegas Class A CDL Training | 78% | 7% | $16,197 | $5,995 |
| RTDS CDL Class A Truck Driver, Permit Required | 99% | 18% | $9,370 | $6,175 |
| 160 Driving Academy (Rock Gate Capital) Class A CDL Training Program | 81% | 34% | $13,392 | $4,790 |
| Truck U LLC CDL- Commercial Truck Driver (Class A) | 96% | 18% | $10,417 | $6,995 |
| Nevada Desert Truck Driving School Class A CDL Truck Driving | 70% | 67% | $11,239 | $3,215 |
| Desert Knight CDL School CDL Training Class A | 72% | 80% | $13,059 | $4,500 |
| Standards of Excellence Academy Commercial Truck Driver | 71% | 36% | $9,973 | $6,550 |
| Standards of Excellence Academy Counterbalance Forklift Training | 99% | 47% | $5,822 | $750 |
| Las Vegas Institute of Welding Certified Traffic Controller | 100% | 21% | $7,349 | $980 |
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 Nevada
Taxicab Driver
- Education: Specific course required
- Experience: Experience
- Exam: State exam required
- Continuing education: Continuing education required
Issuing agency: Department of Business & Industry · agency website
Taxicab Driver - Las Vegas Area
- Education: Specific course required
- Experience: Experience
- Exam: State exam required
- Continuing education: Continuing education required
Issuing agency: Department of Business & Industry · agency website
Commercial Driver's License
- Education: No education required
- Experience: No experience
- Exam: State exam required
- Continuing education: Undetermined
Issuing agency: Department of Motor Vehicles · 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: Department of Motor Vehicles · 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.